Ministry of Finance NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Finance en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Council updates economic outlook for B.C. VICTORIA – 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. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FIN0005-000094.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT B.C. maintains the lead on regulatory reform VANCOUVER – The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed the week of Jan. 16 to 20, 2012, as Red Tape Awareness Week, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FIN0004-000036.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT Terms agreed for repayment of B.C. HST transition funding VICTORIA – The Province has concluded an agreement with the Government of Canada for the orderly repayment of the $1.6 billion in transition funding it received when B.C. moved to the Harmonized Sales Tax, Minister of Finance Kevin Falcon announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FIN0001-000017.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMT Province launches online budget simulator—My BC Budget VICTORIA – Finance Minister Falcon has launched a new website that invites British Columbians to balance the budget for 2013-14. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FIN0003-000019.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:01:00 GMT Panel to advise on B.C. tax competitiveness VICTORIA – British Columbia continues to face challenging global economic conditions, but fiscal prudence and a focus on a competitive economy that creates jobs and attracts international investment will help B.C. manage these risks. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FIN0002-000018.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:00:00 GMT B.C. raises threshold of homeowner grant VICTORIA – British Columbians who own homes worth up to $1.285 million may be eligible to receive the entire homeowners’ grant this year, after the Province raised the threshold to accommodate rising property values. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0088-001659.htm Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT Society Act discussion paper invites feedback VICTORIA – A new discussion paper on the Society Act invites discussion on the governance of B.C. societies and possible directions for reform. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0087-001623.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT Community social services workers ratify agreement VICTORIA – Aboriginal Services members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association have ratified a two-year agreement with the Community Services Employers’ Association under the government’s 2010 mandate. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0086-001575.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:15:00 GMT New insurance rules protect consumers, reduce red tape VICTORIA – New regulations to update and improve consumer protection and reduce red tape in the insurance industry will come into effect on July 1, 2012, implementing improvements set out in the Insurance Amendment Act, 2009. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0085-001567.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:30:00 GMT B.C. maintains prudent fiscal course as revenues decline VICTORIA – British Columbia is feeling the effect of continued global economic uncertainty, and the Province will need to exercise continued fiscal discipline in order to balance the budget by 2013-14, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said with the release of the Second Quarterly Report. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0084-001536.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:15:00 GMT