CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL CABINET
Honourable Colin Hansen was appointed Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Olympics on June 23, 2008. [News release]
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GOVERNMENT RELEASES PUBLIC SECTOR COMPENSATION REPORTS
VICTORIA – The Province has released reports detailing the major elements of compensation for the top five ranking public sector executives, announced Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS SHOW B.C.’S ECONOMIC STRENGTH
VICTORIA – A growing economy and prudent financial management have helped British Columbia post its fourth consecutive surplus, announced Finance Minister Colin Hansen when he released the 2007/08 Public Accounts.
NEW TAX CUTS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIANS BEGINNING JULY 1
VICTORIA – Starting tomorrow, British Columbians will pay less income tax thanks to tax cuts made possible by the revenue-neutral carbon tax, announced Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE CLIMATE ACTION DIVIDEND
VICTORIA – British Columbians have started to receive their $100 Climate Action Dividend.
NEW EMISSIONS DATA IMPACTS CARBON TAX RATES
VICTORIA – Environment Canada has updated the emission conversion factors for certain fuel types based on a technical review conducted by an expert panel over the past year. As a result, the Province has revised its carbon tax rates on various fuel types in advance of the implementation of the carbon tax.
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.
