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Five more agreements ratified under net-zero mandate: Five collective agreements with faculty and instructors have received final ratification by the Post-Secondary Employers' Association (PSEA) board under government's 2010 net-zero mandate, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced. read more; Economy Education Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:39 AM
Fiscal discipline attracts investment: Investor response to B.C.'s credit strength has prompted the Province to launch a $1.25-billion US-dollar global bond issue as part of its annual borrowing program. read more; Economy Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:20 AM
Fifty-two agreements for K-to-12 support staff now ratified: The British Columbia Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) board of directors has ratified two-year collective agreements for support staff in 10 additional school districts under the government's 2010 net-zero mandate, bringing the total up to 52 agreements covering about 26,600 employees. read more; Economy Education Tuesday, April 17, 2012 9:30 AM
British Columbia has earned its Triple-A credit rating: By Kevin Falcon, Minister of Finance There's an important story to tell about B.C.'s record of fiscal prudence that often... read more; Economy Families Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:40 AM
AAA ratings confirm B.C.'s solid fiscal plan is working: The three major credit rating agencies have affirmed their credit ratings for the Province of B.C., including triple-A ratings - the highest possible - from Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Services, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced today. read more; Economy Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:00 AM
BCGEU child-care workers ratify net-zero agreement: The University of British Columbia (UBC) board of governors has provided the final ratification on a two-year collective agreement with its BCGEU child-care staff under government's 2010 net-zero mandate, announced Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto. read more; Economy Education Wednesday, April 4, 2012 12:30 PM
New housing relief measures take effect: British Columbia families can take advantage of several new housing relief measures that take effect April 1, 2012. read more; Economy Families Saturday, March 31, 2012 3:45 PM
Government response to BCGEU strike vote announcement: Finance Minister Kevin Falcon issued the following statement on negotiations with the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union: read more; Friday, March 30, 2012 6:32 PM
Relief measures take effect to help families buy new homes: British Columbia families buying a new home may take advantage of new housing relief measures that take effect on April 1, 2012. read more; Economy Families Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:15 AM
Nine more K-to-12 support staff agreements ratified: The British Columbia Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) board of directors has ratified two-year collective agreements for support staff in another nine school districts under the government's 2010 net-zero mandate, bringing the total up to 40 agreements covering about 18,300 employees. read more; Economy Education Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:00 AM
Expert Panel on Business Taxation seeks input: The Expert Panel on Business Taxation is seeking submissions to inform its work for the Minister of Finance on business tax competitiveness and administrative improvements to streamline the Provincial Sales Tax. read more; Tuesday, March 20, 2012 5:51 PM
Government responds to illegal BCTF picket line: Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has issued the following statement: "The B.C. Teachers Federation has mounted an illegal picket line outside several government buildings in Victoria and is encouraging unionized staff not to enter their workplaces. read more; Economy Education Tuesday, March 6, 2012 11:00 AM
B.C. introduces act allowing social enterprise companies: Changes to the Business Corporations Act would allow for a new hybrid type of company - the community contribution company - that combines socially beneficial purposes with a restricted ability to distribute profits to shareholders. read more; Economy Families Monday, March 5, 2012 1:55 PM
More K-to-12 support staff agreements ratified: The BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) board of directors has ratified another set of two-year collective agreements for support staff in seven school districts under the government's 2010 net-zero mandate. read more; Education Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 PM
Budget 2012 focuses on a stable economy: Budget 2012 lays a firm foundation for the future, putting British Columbia on the right path to eliminate the deficit, protect public services, and build a more competitive economy that attracts jobs and investment. read more; Economy Families Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:32 PM
B.C. Budget 2012: The 2012 B.C. Budget will be released Tuesday, February 21, 2012 as soon as Finance Minister Kevin Falcon rises in... read more; Monday, February 20, 2012 12:13 PM
K-to-12 support staff agreements ratified: The BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) board of directors has ratified two-year collective agreements for support staff in 11 school districts under the government's 2010 net-zero mandate. read more; Economy Education Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Transition measures support new-home buyers, builders: New housing transition measures give certainty to an important economic sector and help to keep taxes equitable throughout the transition as the province returns to the PST, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced. read more; Economy Friday, February 17, 2012 1:05 PM
Council updates economic outlook for B.C.: British Columbia's economy is expected to grow modestly this year and next year, according to updated projections by the B.C. Economic Forecast Council, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said. read more; Economy Monday, February 6, 2012 9:30 AM
Minister Kevin Falcon wins first national Golden Scissors award for regulatory reform: Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has won the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Golden Scissors award for cutting red tape for small business by more than 40% and entrenching systemic and unprecedented reforms through the Regulatory Reporting Act. read more; Friday, January 20, 2012 8:59 AM