The Province of British Columbia launched its debut entry in the Australian “Kangaroo” bond market, raising A$400 million.

The Facilities Bargaining Association and the Health Employers' Association of BC have reached a tentative five-year agreement under the new Economic Stability Mandate.

Standard and Poor's has affirmed B.C.'s AAA credit rating with a stable outlook, saying the ratings reflect the province's strong management and improving budgetary performance.

British Columbia's credit rating has been affirmed at AAA by Moody's Investors Service, with the agency saying it reflects the strong fiscal flexibility of the province and its track record of prudent fiscal management.

Finance Minister Michael de Jong travels to Toronto for two events at the upcoming Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit and the Economic Club of Canada on May 13, 2014.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Province's credit rating as AAA and its long-term outlook as stable, explaining the rating reflects fiscal management practices that result in a stable fiscal performance and a well-managed liability profile.

Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed the Province of British Columbia's AA (high) credit rating, saying the trends are stable and supported by the Province's "unmatched fiscal discipline" and an improving economic outlook.

B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong will represent the provincial government at the memorial service for Hon. Jim Flaherty in Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

BCGEU faculty members at five colleges have reached five-year tentative agreements under the new Economic Stability Mandate.