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.

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.

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.

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.

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.