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Wednesday, February 7, 2018 11:45 AM
The British Columbia government and Airbnb have reached an arrangement allowing the online company to collect provincial sales taxes on all short-term rentals conducted through its platform — a move that will help fund housing affordability measures for British Columbians — Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
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Friday, January 19, 2018 8:30 AM
Moody’s has confirmed British Columbia’s Aaa long-term credit rating, citing the province’s strong economy, and the provincial government’s prudent fiscal management and budgeting safeguards, Finance Minister Carole James said.
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Monday, December 11, 2017 3:20 PM
An agreement with the federal government that would see the majority of cannabis revenue flow to the Province has been reached today, following Finance Minister Carole James’ successful federal-provincial meeting in Ottawa.
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Friday, December 1, 2017 2:30 PM
British Columbia is expected to outperform Canada with strong, stable economic growth this year, Finance Minister Carole James said, following an annual meeting with the Economic Forecast Council.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017 9:30 AM
B.C. businesses will see savings in the new year, resulting from the Province’s 50% cut to the provincial sales tax (PST) on non-residential electricity, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:30 AM
British Columbia’s second quarter results show the province’s economic outlook remains positive.
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Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:30 AM
Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has confirmed B.C.’s ‘AAA’ long-term credit rating reflecting the Province’s superior financial management practices, strong economy, and robust liquidity, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
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Friday, October 27, 2017 8:30 AM
Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed British Columbia’s AA (high) credit rating, thanks to the Province’s growing economy, balanced fiscal policy and affordable debt, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
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Friday, October 6, 2017 10:45 AM
Finance Minister Carole James will meet with banks, investment firms and credit rating agencies to discuss the Budget 2017 Update.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017 10:00 AM
To help inform the development of Budget 2018 and the next three-year fiscal plan, Finance Minister Carole James announced a review of financial information submitted to the Province by specific Crown corporations and the broader schools, universities, colleges and health (SUCH) sector.
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