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Moody’s has affirmed British Columbia’s Aaa (stable) long-term credit rating, citing the Province’s prudent fiscal management and planning, and strong and diversified economy, Finance Minister Carole James said. 2018-05-10T10:00:00-07:00 2018-05-10T10:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has affirmed British Columbia’s ‘AAA’ long-term credit rating, reflecting the Province’s strong, sustainable fiscal plan and prudent debt management, Finance Minister Carole James announced today. 2018-04-27T09:00:00-07:00 2018-04-27T09:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Province of British Columbia is continuing to take bold action to address both housing demand and supply by cracking down on tax evasion on pre-sale condo assignments, giving local governments the power to protect and encourage the building of rentals, and requiring communities to assess their housing needs. 2018-04-24T11:35:00-07:00 2018-04-24T11:35:00-07:00 Province of BC

Three bargaining tables will begin talks this spring, marking the start of negotiations that aim to renew public sector agreements that expire in 2019. 2018-04-24T13:30:00-07:00 2018-04-24T13:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2018, was introduced in the legislature today, Apr. 23, 2018, by Attorney General David Eby. 2018-04-23T14:02:00-07:00 2018-04-23T14:02:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Province is launching a review of B.C.’s real estate regulators to make sure that British Columbians are effectively protected, announced Finance Minister Carole James.  2018-04-18T13:15:00-07:00 2018-04-18T13:15:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Government of British Columbia is taking steps to strengthen enforcement and prevent fraud in B.C.’s investment markets, announced Finance Minister Carole James. 2018-04-16T13:47:00-07:00 2018-04-16T13:47:00-07:00 Province of BC

With today’s proposed amendments to the Public Service Act, the government is continuing to make progress on the recommendations outlined in the ombudsperson’s Misfire Report, announced Finance Minister Carole James. 2018-04-10T14:20:00-07:00 2018-04-10T14:20:00-07:00 Province of BC

Carole James, Minister of Finance, will meet with financial institutions and investment firms this week to discuss Budget 2018 and how British Columbia’s universal child-care plan will further bolster the province’s strong economy. 2018-03-31T10:30:00-07:00 2018-03-31T10:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

To help make housing in overheated markets more affordable and available, the B.C. government is targeting property speculators, while making sure that over 99% of British Columbians will not pay the speculation tax. 2018-03-26T17:07:00-07:00 2018-03-26T17:07:00-07:00 Province of BC

British Columbians are invited to share their thoughts on proposals for the future of the Province’s financial institutions. 2018-03-19T11:00:00-07:00 2018-03-19T11:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Real Estate Council of British Columbia is launching an anonymous tipline to enhance consumer protection in British Columbia’s real estate market. 2018-03-15T11:35:00-07:00 2018-03-15T11:35:00-07:00 Province of BC

In celebration of International Women's Day, here are five ways that the B.C. Budget makes life more affordable and provides better services for women in B.C. 2018-03-08T16:00:00-08:00 2018-03-08T16:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in the province with a made-in-B.C. child-care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of the province, Finance Minister Carole James announced today. 2018-02-20T13:40:00-08:00 2018-02-20T13:40:00-08:00 Province of BC

The British Columbia government and Airbnb have reached an arrangement allowing the online company to collect provincial sales taxes on all short-term rentals conducted through its platform — a move that will help fund housing affordability measures for British Columbians — Finance Minister Carole James announced today. 2018-02-07T11:45:00-08:00 2018-02-07T11:45:00-08:00 Province of BC

Moody’s has confirmed British Columbia’s Aaa long-term credit rating, citing the province’s strong economy, and the provincial government’s prudent fiscal management and budgeting safeguards, Finance Minister Carole James said. 2018-01-19T08:30:00-08:00 2018-01-19T08:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

The Province is raising the 2018 homeowner grant threshold to $1.65 million, ensuring the same percentage of British Columbia homes are below the threshold as in 2017. 2018-01-03T08:30:00-08:00 2018-01-03T08:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums will be cut by 50% on Jan. 1, 2018, marking an important step toward improving fairness for all British Columbians, Finance Minister Carole James said today. 2017-12-27T08:30:00-08:00 2017-12-27T08:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

An agreement with the federal government that would see the majority of cannabis revenue flow to the Province has been reached today, following Finance Minister Carole James’ successful federal-provincial meeting in Ottawa. 2017-12-11T15:20:00-08:00 2017-12-11T15:20:00-08:00 Province of BC

British Columbia is expected to outperform Canada with strong, stable economic growth this year, Finance Minister Carole James said, following an annual meeting with the Economic Forecast Council. 2017-12-01T14:30:00-08:00 2017-12-01T14:30:00-08:00 Province of BC