The Government of B.C. has provided $250,000 to the Shriners of British Columbia and Yukon - Shriners Care for Kids to help cover capital expenditures for the improvement of their transportation program.

The Province’s new Pension Benefits Standards Act (PBSA), which accommodates alternative pension plan designs and improves plan governance, comes into force on Sept. 30, 2015.

The B.C. Public Service Agency (PSA) and the Professional Employees Union have ratified their tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has reached a tentative agreement with the UFV Faculty and Staff Association, negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

Minister of Finance Michael de Jong travels to Europe, where he will meet with investors to discuss B.C.'s economic strength and the Province's favourable credit story.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Province's credit rating as AAA and its long-term outlook as stable, explaining the rating reflects prudent fiscal management and a stable financial performance.

Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed British Columbia's AA (high) credit rating, praising the Province's strong fiscal discipline and declining debt burden.

Funding for student scholarships and financial support for B.C. veterans of the Second World War who travel to the Netherlands for ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day will help honour the sacrifices of B.C. veterans.