Showing results 1 - 10 of 35
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 9:45 AM
The expansion of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax will help eliminate speculative real estate practices and turn empty units into homes for people in additional communities in B.C. struggling with housing affordability.
Read More
Friday, June 10, 2022 11:23 AM
British Columbia’s continued stable credit ratings show that key stakeholders in the financial community validate the Province’s financial plan for investing in the services people need and building a strong, sustainable future for B.C.
Read More
Thursday, June 9, 2022 8:30 AM
B.C.’s speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) helped make homes more affordable in the SVT areas of the province, based on independent analysis by Tsur Somerville and Jake Wetzel.
Read More
Monday, March 28, 2022 1:58 PM
Amendments to the Property Law Act introduced on Monday, March 28, 2022, will enable the creation of a new Homebuyer Protection Period to protect people buying a home in a challenging real estate market.
Read More
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 11:30 AM
As people across the globe join together to honour and celebrate International Women’s Day, B.C. is set to begin consultations on new pay transparency legislation.
Read More
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 1:40 PM
Budget 2022 reflects the choices government is making that are needed to build a stronger B.C. and make life better for people, by investing in B.C.’s economic, environmental and social strengths.
Read More
Thursday, February 17, 2022 11:15 AM
The Province is launching a bold, new long-term economic plan that moves British Columbia forward by tackling the challenges of today while growing an economy that works for more people and families.
Read More
Monday, February 14, 2022 7:30 AM
Premier John Horgan; Hli Haykwhl Ẃii X̱sgaak, Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant; Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement to acknowledge the annual Women’s Memorial March:
Read More
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:30 AM
The Province and Union of BC Municipalities will work together to review the local government finance system in B.C. to ensure that municipal governments and regional districts remain resilient in the face of economic changes.
Read More
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:00 AM
Residential property owners in designated taxable regions must complete an annual declaration for the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT).
Read More