Annual report indicates tax is bringing more homes to the market

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on Canadian timber and lumber, through Section 232 of the U.S. Trade Expansion Act:

Premier David Eby is travelling to New York to promote B.C. as a leading destination for investment in clean energy and the critical minerals that are powering the transition to a sustainable, innovation-driven economy.

Premier David Eby is leading a mission to Ottawa to push for more investment in major infrastructure projects that deliver prosperity and jobs for people in B.C.

B.C.’s economy remains steady despite disruption and uncertainty from the global trade conflict, its First Quarterly Report shows.

B.C. supported people through high costs and climate emergencies, and ended the fiscal year 2024-25 with a deficit lower than expected.

Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to the softwood lumber antidumping duties announced by the United States:

Municipalities throughout B.C. will now have quicker access to financing to deliver capital projects, such as infrastructure or amenities, thanks to changes in provincial borrowing regulations.

People can continue to access provincial tax services during the ongoing labour dispute at Canada Post.