Finance Factsheets

FACTSHEET: Release of surplus asssets for economic generation

Government owns some properties and assets that provide little financial or strategic benefit to the Province. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 12:26 PM

FACTSHEET: Expenditure management

Spending restraint across government has freed up more than $1 billion over the fiscal plan. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 12:05 PM

FACTSHEET: Support for the B.C. film sector

B.C. supports filmmakers, actors and other industry participants through a subsidy of fully refundable tax credits designed to encourage film and television production activity in all areas of B.C. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 10:40 AM

FACTSHEET: Keeping taxes low for B.C. families

B.C. families generally have one of the lowest overall tax burdens in Canada, including income taxes, consumption taxes, property taxes, health care premiums and payroll taxes. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:55 AM

FACTSHEET: Balanced Budget 2013

Budget 2013 fulfills government's legislated commitment to balance the budget in 2013/14. The plan forecasts a surplus of $197 million in 2013/14. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:49 AM

FACTSHEET: Prudent revenue forecasts part of balanced budget

Balanced Budget 2013 contains prudent and credible revenue forecasts that help government deliver on its commitment to balance the budget. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:43 AM

FACTSHEET: B.C.'s revenue-neutral carbon tax

B.C.'s carbon tax puts a price on emissions to encourage individuals, businesses and others to use less fossil fuel and reduce emissions. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:40 AM

FACTSHEET: Capital plan and projects

In September 2012, government announced $207 million for new and accelerated capital projects across the province starting in 2012/13. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:34 AM

FACTSHEET: Competitive business taxes support B.C. economy

Keeping business taxes low is an essential part of maintaining a competitive tax environment that will attract investment, create jobs and move B.C.'s economy forward. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:31 AM

FACTSHEET: Debt control and B.C.'s credit rating

Standard and Poor's Rating Services (S&P) has reaffirmed its AAA/stable credit rating for the Province of B.C. - the highest possible. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:28 AM

FACTSHEET: Public sector bargaining and compensation

B.C. is unique in Canada for having achieved four years of restraint under the 2010 Net-zero and 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandates read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:23 AM

FACTSHEET: Businesses and the B.C. Provincial Sales Tax

Government respected the 2011 referendum results and made the transition back to the PST/GST system as quickly as responsibly possible. The PST was re-implemented on April 1, 2013, with all permanent exemptions. Businesses that sell or lease taxable goods,... read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:17 AM

FACTSHEET: Consumers and the B.C. Provincial Sales Tax

Government respected the 2011 referendum results and made the transition back to the PST/GST system as quickly as responsibly possible. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:12 AM

FACTSHEET: Small business support

Small business is a key economic driver in B.C. with 98 per cent of all businesses being small businesses. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:05 AM

FACTSHEET: Tax savings help families and support strong B.C. economy

When all taxes are considered, British Columbians generally have one of the lowest tax burdens in the country. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Government spending

Don Cayo made several mistakes when he tried to compare government spending in the 1990s and 2000s. read more

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 1:48 PM

FACTSHEET: Moody's reconfirms B.C.'s Aaa rating

Moody's has reaffirmed B.C.'s Aaa credit rating. Aaa is the highest-possible rating from the agency. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:37 PM

FACTSHEET: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tax Revenues

The ministries of Finance and Energy, Mines and Natural Gas have reviewed the tax and royalty regimes of key jurisdictions with the capability to support LNG production. read more

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 2:42 PM

FACTSHEET: Helping businesses with the return to PST

The government of B.C. is reaching out to businesses to help them prepare for the return of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with all permanent exemptions on April 1, 2013. read more

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 2:45 PM

FACTSHEET: Information on advertising

The Province has a responsibility to inform British Columbians about services, programs and policies important to them. read more

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:03 PM