10-POINT ECONOMIC PLAN
On October 22, 2008, Premier Gordon Campbell announced British Columbia's proactive 10-Point Plan to address the impact of the global financial situation.- Finance Minister Colin Hansen's Economic Overview - video
- Fiscal Impact of 10-Point Plan
- Backgrounder Alberta/B.C. Pension Plan Review
- Premier Campbell's presentation of 10-Point Economic Plan - video
News
LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO MAINTAIN STRONG ECONOMY
VICTORIA – Proposed legislative amendments introduced today will fulfil Premier Gordon Campbell’s 10-point economic plan and help ensure British Columbians have financial stability during the global financial crisis.
PROVINCE RAISES CAPITAL STANDARD THRESHOLD FOR PPPS
VICTORIA – As part of the government’s commitment to accelerate capital infrastructure projects the threshold has been increased for any provincially-funded capital project to be considered as a public-private partnership.
LOW-INCOME FAMILIES RECEIVE CLIMATE ACTION TAX CREDIT
VICTORIA – Lower-income British Columbians and their families will soon receive the Climate Action Tax Credit to offset the cost of the carbon tax, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced.
BUDGET CONSULTATION ASKS WHAT CHOICES YOU WOULD MAKE
VICTORIA – British Columbians will be asked about the choices they would make for the next provincial budget, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced with the release of the 2008 Budget Consultation Paper.
B.C. STRENGTHENS FISCAL POSITION AMID STEADY GROWTH
VICTORIA – The updated fiscal plan shows an improvement that will allow government the flexibility to address priority items, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced with the release of the First Quarterly Report for 2008/09.
The Ministry of Finance provides fiscal policies and regulatory frameworks to support a strong provincial economy and the sustainable delivery of services to British Columbians.
