BC Hydro has used regulatory accounts since the early 1990s. They are normally used to match costs with benefits to customers, capture differences between forecast and actual costs typically related to uncontrollable factors (e.g., variation in water inflows, storm restoration costs) and manage the impacts of accounting changes.

The past year has been an exciting time for our province, our community and our workforce.

British Columbia is leading the country in economic growth, and continues to rely on economic immigration to meet labour market demand.

The Government of British Columbia recognizes the important role of newcomers to help build B.C.’s strong and sustainable economy.

AgriService BC connects farmers, food processors and new entrants to agriculture, to the services, programs and information that the B.C. government offers to help them succeed.

The B.C. government is taking a three-pronged approach to building opportunities and sales for B.C. farmers, seafood producers and food processors, as well as those wanting to join these sectors.

Government’s goal is to ensure that youth who have been in care have appropriate supports in place to help them successfully transition into adulthood.

The most recent BC Stats report (2016 data) shows jobs and wages in British Columbia’s technology sector have reached a new peak as B.C.’s tech and innovation industry continues to thrive.

Over the next four years, British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers will get predictable wage increases – leading to a $15-an-hour minimum wage in 2021.