BC Newsroom - Finance
UVic, faculty association ratify agreement under mandate
The University of Victoria’s (UVic) Board of Governors and the University of Victoria Faculty Association have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-07-22T13:15:00-07:00
2019-07-22T13:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
Public Accounts confirm investing in people pays dividends
The B.C. government is reporting higher income and stronger economic growth in 2018-19 that is helping make life more affordable, improving the services people count on and supporting a strong economy in British Columbia.
2019-07-18T13:30:00-07:00
2019-07-18T13:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
UNBC and CUPE Local 3799 ratify agreement under mandate
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and CUPE Local 3799 have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-07-17T14:30:00-07:00
2019-07-17T14:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Landmark tax successfully captures speculators, helps fund homes for people
Speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declarations indicate foreign owners, satellite families and those with vacant homes will contribute $115 million to homes for people, and more than 99.8% of British Columbians are exempt.
2019-07-11T09:30:00-07:00
2019-07-11T09:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Climate action tax credit boost helps B.C. families
Nearly 50% of B.C. families will receive more for their climate action tax credit this week, putting money back in their pockets and helping make life more affordable.
2019-07-02T09:15:00-07:00
2019-07-02T09:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
West Vancouver K-12 support staff ratify agreement under mandate
The West Vancouver Municipal Employees’ Association and the boards of School District No. 45 (West Vancouver) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association have ratified a K-12 support staff agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-07-04T15:00:00-07:00
2019-07-04T15:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Women now nearly half of public board members in B.C.
More women are taking their seat at the table on provincial public boards.
2019-05-31T12:20:00-07:00
2019-05-31T12:20:00-07:00
Province of BC
B.C.’s strong economy, ‘AAA’ rating affirmed by all major credit rating agencies
British Columbia’s economy continues to lead the country as the only province in Canada rated "AAA" by all three international credit rating agencies.
2019-06-25T13:15:00-07:00
2019-06-25T13:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
UBC Okanagan, BCGEU support staff ratify agreement
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan and the BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-06-24T15:00:00-07:00
2019-06-24T15:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
UBC and CUPE Local 116 ratify agreement under mandate
The University of British Columbia (UBC) and CUPE Local 116 have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-06-19T15:30:00-07:00
2019-06-19T15:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
B.C.’s efforts front and centre at anti-money laundering meeting
British Columbia’s world-leading legislation to end hidden ownership will be featured as part of a special meeting in Vancouver focusing on anti-money laundering strategies across Canada.
2019-06-12T13:00:00-07:00
2019-06-12T13:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Cascadia tour will promote CleanBC and economic opportunities
Carole James, Minister of Finance, will travel to Washington state and California to speak with industry leaders and policy-makers about the opportunity to invest in British Columbia’s low-carbon economy.
2019-06-05T11:00:00-07:00
2019-06-05T11:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
British Columbians invited to share their Budget 2020 priorities
All British Columbians are encouraged to share their priorities for making life better and building a strong, sustainable economy, as the Province plans Budget 2020.
2019-06-03T13:00:00-07:00
2019-06-03T13:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Billions in money laundering increased B.C. housing prices, expert panel finds
More than $7 billion in dirty money was laundered in B.C. in 2018, hiking the cost of buying a home by about 5%, according to British Columbia’s Expert Panel on Money Laundering in Real Estate.
2019-05-09T12:22:00-07:00
2019-05-09T12:22:00-07:00
Province of BC
Another K-12 support staff agreement ratified
Another K-12 support staff agreement has been ratified by the local union, the district and the BC Public School Employers’ Association board under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-30T15:00:00-07:00
2019-05-30T15:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Five college faculty locals ratify agreements
Five agreements have been ratified by local unions, their institutions and the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association board under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-23T15:45:00-07:00
2019-05-23T15:45:00-07:00
Province of BC
Over 5 million grams of illegal tobacco seized, $2.4M tax loss avoided
In collaboration with B.C. law enforcement and the public, the Investigations Unit in B.C.’s Ministry of Finance seized more than 5.75 million grams of contraband tobacco destined for Vancouver streets over fiscal year 2018-19.
2019-05-17T12:30:00-07:00
2019-05-17T12:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Declarations confirm more than 99% of British Columbians will not pay speculation and vacancy tax
Nearly all speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declarations are complete and the tax is capturing speculators who own homes in B.C. but do not pay tax here.
2019-05-17T09:55:00-07:00
2019-05-17T09:55:00-07:00
Province of BC
Government to hold public inquiry into money laundering
The Province will hold a public inquiry into money laundering that has distorted British Columbia’s economy, fuelled the overdose crisis and driven up housing prices.
2019-05-15T10:43:00-07:00
2019-05-15T10:43:00-07:00
Province of BC
Two K-12 support staff agreements ratified
The first two K-12 support staff agreements have been ratified by local unions, their districts and the BC Public School Employers’ Association board under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-14T14:15:00-07:00
2019-05-14T14:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
