British Columbia continues to face challenging global economic conditions, but fiscal prudence and a focus on a competitive economy that creates jobs and attracts international investment will help B.C. manage these risks, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said in a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade.

British Columbians who own homes worth up to $1.285 million may be eligible to receive the entire homeowners' grant this year, after the Province raised the threshold to accommodate rising property values.

A new discussion paper on the Society Act invites discussion on the governance of B.C. societies and possible directions for reform.

Aboriginal Services members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) have ratified a two-year agreement with the Community Services Employers' Association under the government's 2010 mandate, announced Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.

New regulations to update and improve consumer protection and reduce red tape in the insurance industry will come into effect on July 1, 2012, implementing improvements set out in the Insurance Amendment Act, 2009.

The B.C. Economic Forecast Council has lowered its growth projections for the province this year and next in light of the worsening global economy.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Kwantlen Faculty Association have ratified a two-year agreement under the government's 2010 mandate, announced Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.

UBC Okanagan and its support services employees have ratified a two- year agreement under the government's 2010 mandate, announced Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.