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Webinars help B.C. businesses return to PST

Thursday, March 7, 2013 12:58 PM

Businesses that want to learn about returning to PST can take part in interactive webinars running twice a week until March 28, 2013. Businesses that are required to collect PST must register by April 1, 2013.

Webinar helps B.C. restaurant industry return to PST

Thursday, March 7, 2013 12:50 PM

Restaurant and food services businesses that want to learn about returning to PST can take part in a special webinar from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Businesses that are required to collect PST must register by April 1, 2013.

Final PST framework ready for April 1

Friday, March 1, 2013 3:12 PM

The final legislation and regulations to re-implement the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013, are now complete, giving businesses all the information they need for a successful transition.

Final legislative amendments for PST introduced

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 2:00 PM

The final legislative amendments to complete the Provincial Sales Tax Act were introduced in the legislature today by Finance Minister Michael de Jong, bringing the province one step closer to a re-implemented PST on April 1, 2013.

Deficit pressure requires continued spending control

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:15 AM

Deficit pressure requires continued spending control

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The government of B.C. is holding the line on fiscal prudence and continues to reduce and control government spending to address declining revenues, Finance Minister Michael de Jong said today with the release of the Second Quarterly Report.

B.C. acts to manage lower natural gas revenues

Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:30 AM

B.C. continues to weather the global economic storm, but declining natural gas revenues are having a major impact on provincial revenues and government will trim its spending taking action to ensure the 2013-14 budget is balanced, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today.

Transition rules for new homes provide certainty

Monday, May 28, 2012 1:55 PM

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon introduced legislation setting out the transitional rules for newly built residential housing, providing certainty about the application of tax for purchasers and the residential construction industry, and ensuring purchasers are treated equitably during the transition from the HST back to the PST.