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Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed British Columbia’s AA (high) credit rating, thanks to the Province’s strong fiscal discipline and stable economic growth. 2017-03-31T14:15:00-07:00 2017-03-31T14:15:00-07:00 Province of BC

In honour of the Canadians and British Columbians involved in the victory at Vimy Ridge in 1917, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced that the Province will contribute $350,000 to the Vimy Foundation to support the creation of a Centennial Park at the site of the battle. 2017-03-21T08:00:00-07:00 2017-03-21T08:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Workers coming to B.C. through the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can now be exempt from the additional property transfer tax on foreign buyers, helping ensure B.C. continues to attract highly skilled workers and entrepreneurs across all sectors of the province’s diverse economy, including the growing tech sector. 2017-03-17T10:45:00-07:00 2017-03-17T10:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to legislate a duty to document. 2017-03-08T14:05:00-08:00 2017-03-08T14:05:00-08:00 Province of BC

Proposed amendments introduced as Bill 9, the Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2017, will clarify rules and improve fairness to align with government’s ongoing commitment to reduce red tape and simplify and streamline regulatory requirements. 2017-03-06T14:00:00-08:00 2017-03-06T14:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

The Province is providing the Rick Hansen Foundation with $9 million to further their work building accessibility in B.C. 2017-02-23T14:45:00-08:00 2017-02-23T14:45:00-08:00 Province of BC

British Columbia’s fifth consecutive balanced budget delivers the dividends of a strong and diversified economy and prudent fiscal management by cutting costs for middle-class B.C. families, investing in priority programs and services, and promoting a competitive, job-creating economy. 2017-02-21T13:46:00-08:00 2017-02-21T13:46:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will present British Columbia's fifth consecutive Balanced Budget on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  2017-02-20T11:08:00-08:00 2017-02-20T11:08:00-08:00 Province of BC

Ahead of the provincial budget presentation next week, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced that the Province will be extending the B.C. Book Publishing Tax Credit. 2017-02-15T09:15:00-08:00 2017-02-15T09:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

The Province intends to introduce a new tax credit for B.C.’s volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers as part of Balanced Budget 2017, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto and Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today. 2017-02-11T10:15:00-08:00 2017-02-11T10:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong has rescheduled the telephone town hall for residents in and around the Fraser Valley for Tues., Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-02-03T10:47:00-08:00 2017-02-03T10:47:00-08:00 Province of BC

The B.C. government will consult with stakeholders and members of the public on changes to the information schedules that outline the lifecycle of government records. 2017-01-30T10:15:00-08:00 2017-01-30T10:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will be hosting a telephone town hall for residents in the Vancouver Island/Coastal regions of B.C. on Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-01-26T09:30:00-08:00 2017-01-26T09:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

B.C. credit unions will keep their preferential tax advantage a little longer as the provincial government intends to pause for one year the phase-out of the tax advantage credit unions have enjoyed. 2017-01-24T07:15:00-08:00 2017-01-24T07:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

Moody’s Investors Service has confirmed British Columbia’s Aaa credit rating for the 12th year in a row, as well as a stable outlook, thanks in part to the Province’s track record of prudent fiscal planning and diversified economy leading to economic growth. 2017-01-23T16:12:00-08:00 2017-01-23T16:12:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will be hosting a telephone town hall for residents in and around the Fraser Valley on Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m., to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-01-18T10:00:00-08:00 2017-01-18T10:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will be hosting a telephone town hall for residents of the Okanagan on Monday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-01-11T15:43:00-08:00 2017-01-11T15:43:00-08:00 Province of BC

The Province is increasing the home owner grant threshold to $1.6 million, helping keep property taxes affordable for families and ensuring most home owners will continue to receive the full grant this year. 2017-01-10T06:00:00-08:00 2017-01-10T06:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

British Columbia is on track to remain one of Canada’s strongest economies in 2017 as most private sector economists, banks and economic think-tanks are forecasting the province will continue to record real GDP growth that ranks among the best in Canada. 2016-12-27T08:30:00-08:00 2016-12-27T08:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong is inviting British Columbians to participate in a conversation to share their values and priorities for Balanced Budget 2017. 2016-12-16T09:45:00-08:00 2016-12-16T09:45:00-08:00 Province of BC