BC Assessment and CUPE Local 1767 have ratified a two-year agreement under the Cooperative Gains Mandate.

The government of B.C. issued the following statement from Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General and vice-chair of Treasury Board, responding on behalf of the Finance Minister: "Today's decision by Moody's recognizes the growing uncertainty of the global economy and the importance of fiscal prudence in uncertain economic times.

If you have a business and you're looking for help with the transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on April 1, 2013, take advantage of the free webinars scheduled over the next couple of weeks.

The Public Service Agency has now concluded bargaining in the Public Service sector under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate with settlements reached with Queen's Printer employees and Public Service nurses.

The B.C. government is seeking public input on ways to strengthen consumer protection and ensure the Mortgage Brokers Act better reflects the current financial services market.

Following up on a commitment Premier Christy Clark made in November of 2011, the Province will open two new trade and investment offices in the cities of Mumbai and Chandigarh to further strengthen the burgeoning business opportunities with India.

Businesses in Duncan are receiving assistance from Ministry of Finance staff as they prepare for the return to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013.

Businesses in Sooke are receiving assistance from Ministry of Finance staff as they prepare for the return to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013.

Businesses looking for help with the transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on April 1, 2013, can join a series of special webinars this month, one of several measures available to help businesses as they make the transition back to the PST.