GREENER FUTURE, STRONGER ECONOMY
VICTORIA – A wide range of new measures to address climate change, promote greener choices, and encourage economic investment will allow British Columbia to meet the challenges of the future, Finance Minister Carole Taylor announced with the release of Balanced Budget 2008.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALBERTA IMPROVE INSURANCE ACTS
VICTORIA – The British Columbia and Alberta governments have introduced amendments to their insurance laws to enhance consumer protection and increase efficiencies for the insurance industry.
CARBON TAX GUARANTEES TAX CUTS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIANS
VICTORIA – British Columbia is the first province to implement a comprehensive, revenue-neutral carbon tax – an initiative that returns every dollar raised to the people and businesses of British Columbia as tax cuts, Finance Minister Carole Taylor announced.
IMPROVED RETIREMENT OPTIONS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIANS
VICTORIA – Amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act (PBSA) will give British Columbians more flexibility and choices when planning for their retirement, Finance Minister Carole Taylor announced.
NEW DISCLOSURE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SECTOR TRANSPARENCY
VICTORIA – Disclosure of executive compensation across British Columbia’s public sector will be clarified and expanded through amendments to the Public Sector Employers Act, announced Finance Minister Carole Taylor.
The Ministry of Finance provides fiscal policies and regulatory frameworks to support a strong provincial economy and the sustainable delivery of services to British Columbians.
