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Wednesday, November 10, 2021 8:30 AM
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Now in its third year, the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) is raising significant revenue that goes directly into affordable housing in the five regions where the tax applies, while encouraging owners to rent or sell vacant units to those who need them.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021 8:30 AM
The B.C. government will be extending the deadline for pre-existing owners to file with the Land Owner Transparency Registry, giving reporting bodies with an interest in land more time to file a transparency report without incurring penalties.
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Monday, September 13, 2021 11:00 AM
Despite ongoing uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, current forecasts show an increase in revenues and a reduction in the deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year as British Columbia’s strong vaccination rates are supporting a swift economic recovery in many sectors.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:00 AM
The strength of B.C.’s economy and the resilience of British Columbians has helped to keep provincial finances on more stable ground during one of the most challenging times in the province’s history.
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Friday, July 9, 2021 12:30 PM
Beginning Aug. 1, 2021, people buying or selling property will benefit from more efficient and co-ordinated regulation as BC Financial Services Authority will become the sole regulator for B.C.’s financial services sector, including real estate.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021 3:45 PM
British Columbians are encouraged to share what is important to people, businesses and communities in B.C.’s Budget 2022, as the province moves further into economic recovery and looks toward a pandemic-free future.
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Thursday, May 6, 2021 9:00 AM
The Government of British Columbia is undertaking consultations on possible legislation to address the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as image abuse or “revenge porn”.
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Friday, April 30, 2021 9:00 AM
Transparency information on interest holders of B.C. real estate is available for public search in the Land Owner Transparency Registry, giving law enforcement and tax authorities a significant tool to combat money laundering in the real estate market.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:05 PM
Budget 2021 focuses on protecting people’s health and livelihoods through the pandemic, while making investments in services, infrastructure and opportunities to support a strong recovery and a brighter future for everyone.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:00 PM
Approximately 600 instances of gendered language across 15 ministries' regulations have been updated to reflect the diversity of the people served by the B.C. government.
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