The Province is taking the next step in its fight against money laundering and tax evasion by requiring private B.C. businesses to keep transparency records of beneficial owners.

Significant updates to the Financial Institutions Act and Credit Union Incorporation Act will make B.C.’s regulatory framework more efficient and modern, while better protecting the financial interests of British Columbians.

Landmark changes give the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) the strongest powers across Canada to protect people and punish fraudsters, contributing to a fair capital market and a resilient, sustainable economy that works for everyone. 

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has affirmed British Columbia’s ‘AAA’ long-term rating, reflecting the province's stable economic outlook and government’s responsible fiscal management. 

The board of governors at University of Victoria (UVic) and members of CUPE Local 4163 Component III have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.

The board of governors at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and members of CUPE Local 4879 have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.

Members of the Ambulance Paramedics and Ambulance Dispatchers Bargaining Association and the Health Employers’ Association of BC employer-members have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.

The University of Northern British Columbia’s (UNBC) Board of Governors and CUPE Local 2278 have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.

Tomorrow is the first day of Gender Equality Week in Canada — a week driven by a vision where people of all genders and gender expressions are treated fairly and have equal access to opportunities. 

Carole James, Minister of Finance, is in Vancouver today to meet with mayors from municipalities where the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) is applied.