Amendments to the International Business Activity Act (IBAA) brought into force aim to increase foreign private-sector investment in British Columbia and attract new business to the province.

Finance Minister Michael de Jong travels to Europe and New York to meet with investors June 1 - 11, 2014, where he will discuss B.C.'s economy, balanced budget, triple-A credit rating and LNG opportunity.

The Province of British Columbia launched its debut entry in the Australian “Kangaroo” bond market, raising A$400 million.

Standard and Poor's has affirmed B.C.'s AAA credit rating with a stable outlook, saying the ratings reflect the province's strong management and improving budgetary performance.

Finance Minister Michael de Jong travels to Toronto for two events at the upcoming Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit and the Economic Club of Canada on May 13, 2014.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Province's credit rating as AAA and its long-term outlook as stable, explaining the rating reflects fiscal management practices that result in a stable fiscal performance and a well-managed liability profile.

Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed the Province of British Columbia's AA (high) credit rating, saying the trends are stable and supported by the Province's "unmatched fiscal discipline" and an improving economic outlook.

B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong will represent the provincial government at the memorial service for Hon. Jim Flaherty in Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, April 16, 2014.