The federal Minister of National Revenue, and B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announce the launch of the Trade School Initiative, developed to help students become informed tradespersons in the construction and renovation industry.

Proposed amendments introduced today as Bill 17, the Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, align with government's commitment to simplify and streamline regulatory requirements and will help to ensure statutes are clear, current and effective.

The process of applying for and paying off student loans is simpler, now that the provincial and federal governments have integrated their federal and provincial student loan programs and agreed on a single set of rules and forms.

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) has reached an agreement with the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) under the government's 2010 mandate, announced Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.

The B.C. government's first foray into the Euro-bond market was fully subscribed by a German asset manager who acquired the €40-million (C$ 56.4 million equivalent), 27-year issue.

The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), and B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon are pleased to announce the results of Report 7 of the study conducted by consulting firm PwC.

New legislation will enshrine in law a commitment to publish annual provincial reports on regulatory accountability in B.C., fulfilling a commitment made in 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan', Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced.

Members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association have ratified the agreement reached with the Community Social Services Employers' Association under the government's 2010 mandate, announced Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.