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Friday, March 17, 2017 10:45 AM
Workers coming to B.C. through the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can now be exempt from the additional property transfer tax on foreign buyers, helping ensure B.C. continues to attract highly skilled workers and entrepreneurs across all sectors of the province’s diverse economy, including the growing tech sector.
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Friday, November 25, 2016 12:15 PM
B.C. is projected to outperform Canada with robust growth this year and ongoing modest growth thereafter, Finance Minister Michael de Jong said at the close of his annual meeting with the independent Economic Forecast Council.
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Monday, September 19, 2016 10:35 AM
The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting British Columbians to share their priorities for the next provincial budget with the release of the Budget 2017 Consultation Paper.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 1:00 PM
Premier Christy Clark announced that government will end the industry self-regulation in the real estate industry and overhaul governance, oversight, transparency and accountability of the sector.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016 2:40 PM
Finance Minister Michael de Jong made the following statement in response to the Real Estate Council of B.C. releasing the Independent Advisory Group’s final report on B.C.’s real estate sector.
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Thursday, June 18, 2015 4:05 PM
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Board of Governors and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 116 have ratified an agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.
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Friday, December 6, 2013 1:30 PM
B.C. real GDP growth projections released by the independent Economic Forecast Council continue to show modest growth over the next two years, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today at the conclusion of the council's annual meeting.
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Monday, September 30, 2013 11:30 AM
Exceptional service to British Columbians by provincial public service employees in the Lower Mainland and three emerging leaders from across B.C. have been recognized with Premier's Awards.
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