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Local women’s, feminist groups receive support from Province
Feminists Deliver, a coalition of grassroots B.C. organizations and self-identified women and girls, is receiving funding to support work on gender equality and collaboration among local women’s groups.
2019-05-10T09:15:00-07:00
2019-05-10T09:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
Resident doctors ratify agreement under provincial mandate
Members of the Resident Doctors of BC (RDBC) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-08T14:45:00-07:00
2019-05-08T14:45:00-07:00
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Aaa credit rating and stable outlook affirmed by Moody’s
International credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed British Columbia’s Aaa credit rating, citing strengths in B.C.’s diversified economy, consistent balanced budgets, projected surpluses and strong debt affordability.
2019-05-06T16:38:00-07:00
2019-05-06T16:38:00-07:00
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Tentative agreement reached between UBC, operating engineers
The University of British Columbia (UBC) and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-03T13:30:00-07:00
2019-05-03T13:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
BC Assessment and CUPE Local 1767 ratify agreement
BC Assessment and employees represented by CUPE Local 1767 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-04-24T14:30:00-07:00
2019-04-24T14:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Standard & Poor’s affirms B.C.’s 'AAA' credit rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed British Columbia’s ‘AAA’ credit rating, citing strong financial management, balanced budgets and a robust and diversified economy.
2019-04-16T12:01:00-07:00
2019-04-16T12:01:00-07:00
Province of BC
Joint statement on anti-money laundering commitments by real estate industry
David Eby, Attorney General, and Carole James, Minister of Finance, have issued the following statement on anti-money laundering commitments by the real estate industry:
2019-04-15T10:15:00-07:00
2019-04-15T10:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
Funding supports Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
Government is providing funding to the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), so the organization can continue to provide its vitally needed services for survivors of sexualized violence.
2019-04-12T10:50:00-07:00
2019-04-12T10:50:00-07:00
Province of BC
WorkSafeBC and CEU ratify agreement under mandate
WorkSafeBC and members of the Compensation Employees’ Union (CEU), representing almost 2,600 employees, have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-04-11T13:05:00-07:00
2019-04-11T13:05:00-07:00
Province of BC
New Crown agency will better protect people’s financial interests
New legislation establishing the B.C. financial services authority will more effectively protect people when they use financial services and boost oversight of the sector to support a strong, sustainable economy and make life better for people.
2019-04-04T10:14:00-07:00
2019-04-04T10:14:00-07:00
Province of BC
New legislation makes B.C. global leader in ending hidden ownership
World-leading legislation introduced by the provincial government will help bring an end to the days when B.C. could be used by shell companies and other legal entities to anonymously hide wealth, evade taxes and launder money.
2019-04-02T10:26:00-07:00
2019-04-02T10:26:00-07:00
Province of BC
Province receives reports on money laundering
Two reports on money laundering in British Columbia were delivered to government, following a two-pronged review aimed at shutting down avenues for money laundering in real estate, luxury cars and horse racing.
2019-04-01T13:35:00-07:00
2019-04-01T13:35:00-07:00
Province of BC
Legislation introduced to eliminate MSP premiums
Government has introduced legislation that sets the stage for the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums on Jan. 1, 2020, making life more affordable for British Columbians.
2019-03-28T10:20:00-07:00
2019-03-28T10:20:00-07:00
Province of BC
Legislation introduced to complete fiscal framework for LNG investment, jobs and benefits
Legislation introduced today will pull together the final pieces needed to deliver liquid natural gas (LNG) investment that brings long-term benefits to the province and thousands of good-paying jobs for B.C. workers, while operating within strong environmental protections.
2019-03-25T14:06:00-07:00
2019-03-25T14:06:00-07:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached with resident doctors, health employers
The Resident Doctors of BC (RDBC) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
2019-03-21T14:00:00-07:00
2019-03-21T14:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Over 80% of speculation and vacancy tax declarations complete
More than 80% of declarations for the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) have been completed and of those, more than 90% were completed securely online in just a few minutes.
2019-03-15T11:00:00-07:00
2019-03-15T11:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached with BC Assessment and CUPE Local 1767
BC Assessment and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1767 (CUPE Local 1767) have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
2019-03-13T14:30:00-07:00
2019-03-13T14:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Statement by Premier, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity on International Women’s Day
Premier John Horgan and Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019:
2019-03-08T08:00:00-08:00
2019-03-08T08:00:00-08:00
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Professional Employees Association ratifies two agreements
The Professional Employees Association (PEA), representing members in B.C.’s public service and the University of Victoria, has ratified two new agreements under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-02-27T15:30:00-08:00
2019-02-27T15:30:00-08:00
Province of BC
Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people
Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
2019-02-19T13:48:00-08:00
2019-02-19T13:48:00-08:00
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