British Columbia’s continued fiscal discipline and steady economic growth are providing the means for new and increased funding for services, helping families with the cost of living, and taking new steps to help promote home ownership.

British Columbians who own homes valued up to $1.2 million may be eligible to receive a full home owner grant this year, while a partial grant may be available if the home is valued above this threshold.

Finance Minister Michael de Jong recently travelled to China and India to strengthen cultural, social and economic ties and promote British Columbia’s ongoing economic stability.

Finance Minister Michael de Jong travels to China to build bilateral relations, explore new trade and finance opportunities, and promote British Columbia’s stable economic story.

The B.C. economy is expected to continue seeing stable growth in the coming years despite ongoing global volatility according to the independent Economic Forecast Council.

British Columbia’s Second Quarterly Report continues to forecast a surplus in the current fiscal year, another sign that prudent fiscal planning has helped offset the effects of a volatile economic landscape.

Unifor Local 333 and BC Transit have ratified an agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

British Columbians are invited to share their priorities for the next provincial budget with the release of the 2016 Budget Consultation Paper.