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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:00 AM
After a successful first year of targeting speculators, the speculation and vacancy tax’s (SVT) second year will see the tax rate for foreign owners and satellite families rise to 2%.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019 12:00 PM
The Province’s second quarterly results confirm B.C.’s economy is strong and sustainable, with continued resiliency against global uncertainty and long-term planning that invests in people.
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Friday, October 25, 2019 11:00 AM
The Province is taking the next step in its fight against money laundering and tax evasion by requiring private B.C. businesses to keep transparency records of beneficial owners.
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Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:30 AM
Carole James, Minister of Finance, is in Vancouver today to meet with mayors from municipalities where the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) is applied.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019 11:00 AM
The Province’s first quarterly results confirm B.C. is on solid footing, thanks to careful planning and strong budget management that is delivering the services people count on, making life more affordable for people and building a sustainable economy.
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Thursday, July 18, 2019 1:30 PM
The B.C. government is reporting higher income and stronger economic growth in 2018-19 that is helping make life more affordable, improving the services people count on and supporting a strong economy in British Columbia.
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Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:30 AM
Speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declarations indicate foreign owners, satellite families and those with vacant homes will contribute $115 million to homes for people, and more than 99.8% of British Columbians are exempt.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2019 1:00 PM
British Columbia’s world-leading legislation to end hidden ownership will be featured as part of a special meeting in Vancouver focusing on anti-money laundering strategies across Canada.
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Friday, May 17, 2019 9:55 AM
Nearly all speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declarations are complete and the tax is capturing speculators who own homes in B.C. but do not pay tax here.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019 10:43 AM
The Province will hold a public inquiry into money laundering that has distorted British Columbia’s economy, fuelled the overdose crisis and driven up housing prices.
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