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The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Transgender Day of Visibility:

People will see immediate savings through the elimination of the consumer carbon tax in British Columbia.

From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/03/advancing-the-relationship-on-emergency-management-with-the-first-nations-leadership-council-government-of-canada-and-government-of-british-columbia.html

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness Day:

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about the future of the carbon tax in British Columbia:

Premier David Eby has released the following statement marking International Women’s Day:

The provincial government has released Budget 2025: Standing Strong for B.C., a measured plan to protect jobs and the public services people rely on, while preparing British Columbia’s economy to withstand the unpredictable impacts of unjustified tariffs.

Every year, thousands of people in B.C. leave money on the table by not claiming the benefits for which they are eligible.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in honour of the annual Women’s Memorial March:

The impacts of potential U.S. tariffs are adding uncertainty to the global and domestic outlook, but private-sector forecasters indicate British Columbia is well positioned to take on whatever comes next.

As B.C. continues to fight against threatened United States tariffs of 25% on all Canadian imports, the Province has done a preliminary assessment of potential impacts to the B.C. economy of a trade war with the United States.

Whether they rent or own, people in B.C. may be eligible for help with their housing costs in 2025.

Eligible people will get some help with their holiday bills with benefits and credits arriving in the new year.

New actions are being implemented to help more people find affordable homes in the communities where they live and work.

New data shows that the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) helped turn more empty units into homes in 2023.

As global and national pressures persist, B.C. is expecting modest economic growth this year and next year.

Jennifer Blatherwick, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has released the following statement in recognition of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers:

Increased tax incentives for British Columbia’s motion picture sector will help attract more major productions and ensure that good-paying film and TV industry jobs stay in B.C.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: