BC Finance Minister

• Katrine Conroy brings rural perspective to B.C.’s bottom line, may expand speculation tax

  The veteran New Democrat, who was first elected in 2005, said she was surprised she was appointed finance minister in Premier David Eby's new cabinet.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2022
  
• B.C. now projecting surplus for 2022-23 amid economic uncertainty and COVID-19 recovery

  Finance Minister Selina Robinson outlined the first quarter fiscal update on Monday showing the province is well-positioned to manage the economy even with concerns on the horizon.

  Economy

  Sep 12, 2022
  
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• B.C. posts $1.3B budget surplus for 2021-2022, in contrast with big deficit forecast

  The April 2021 budget, delivered during some of the darkest days of the pandemic, originally forecast a deficit of $9.7 billion, but revenues improved throughout the year.

  Politics

  Aug 30, 2022
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• B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson won’t seek BC NDP leadership

  With premier John Horgan not running again, the last viable threat to David Eby becoming B.C.'s next premier has decided not to pursue the top job in the province.

  Politics

  Jul 18, 2022
• Former B.C. finance minister Carole James hired for $1 a year to advise premier

  James announced last year she would be leaving elected office after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but has agreed to help Horgan's government when needed.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2020
• B.C. finance minister calls for discretionary spending cuts to protect budget

  With fears of an international financial crisis around the corner, B.C. Finance Minister Carole James is asking for fellow government officials to cut discretionary spending.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2019
• Provincial surplus down $56M, says B.C. finance minister

  Finance Minister Carole James says she feels “comfortable with the numbers in the budget.”

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2017
• B.C.’s finance minister disagrees with proposed split on pot tax revenue

  B.C.'s Finance Minister Carole James says the federal government's tax position is welcome news but adds there're still issues with how revenues will be divvied up.

  Nov 10, 2017
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• B.C. budget: Is B.C.’s credit rating at risk?

  This means that the $3.5-billion debt will now be supported by taxpayers.

  Politics

  Sep 11, 2017
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• B.C. ups homeowner grant to $1.6M as assessment values jump

  Relief is on the way for homeowners in British Columbia facing a jump in property taxes thanks to soaring home values.

  Jan 10, 2017