British Columbians generally have one of the lowest overall tax burdens in Canada when all taxes are considered - including income tax, consumption tax, MSP premiums and payroll tax.

Support local small businesses and tourism throughout BC this holiday season. Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond checks out the Vancouver Christmas Market, just one of many ways to get out in the community for a staycation.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review announced a 10 year plan that will keep electricity rates as low as possible while BC Hydro makes investments in aging infrastructure and new power projects to support British Columbia's growing population and economy.

Minister of International Trade, Asia-Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Teresa Wat joined Viking Air and Pacific Sky Aviation to congratulate the first contingent of Vietnam Navy pilots to graduate flight and maintenance training as part of the Viking Guardian 400 multi-aircraft purchase contract between Viking Air and the Vietnam Navy.