What to expect from the 2019 British Columbia provincial budget
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. NDP government will unveil its second provincial budget on Tuesday. Continue reading
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UBC professor frustrated after being told he must pay speculation tax for second home
Dr. Stanley Coren estimates that he spent 48 weekends last year in the Chilliwack home he’s owned since 1991, and his wife is there even more frequently. Continue reading
B.C. government to start better tracking on empty homes and rental stock as part of Speculation Tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Finance Minister Carole James says the province hopes to have additional data on housing trends once the speculation tax comes into full effect in 2019. Continue reading
B.C. Employers Health Tax set to hit businesses starting on Jan. 1
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The tax applies to businesses that have an annual payroll of more than $500,000. Registered charities and non-profit employers will pay a lower tax rate than other businesses. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Why the NDP should be worried about the electoral reform referendum results
It may have its flaws and there are clearly areas in need of improvement, but FPTP is here to stay. British Columbians have made that point, loud and clear. Continue reading
Keith Baldrey: The BC NDP could give Santa Claus a run for his money
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
The BC Liberals look on and can only shake their heads at the tone-deaf approach their government took to dealing with big budget surpluses. Continue reading
B.C. budget surplus climbs even with mounting losses at ICBC, wildfire fighting
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is now projecting a $1.35 billion surplus for the 2018-19 fiscal year, up from a projected $219 million surplus in February’s budget. Continue reading
B.C. government gets Green support for speculation tax after dropping rate for Canadians from outside B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is caving to demands from the B.C. Green Party in order to get support on the province’s new speculation tax. Continue reading
B.C. launches money laundering reviews into real estate, horse racing, luxury cars
Attorney General David Eby has launched new pair of probes into money laundering in B.C. real estate, horse racing and luxury cars. Continue reading
Municipal leaders put pressure on provincial government to change speculation tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Municipal leaders from across British Columbia voted on Tuesday to get the Union of B.C. Municipalities to push the B.C. government to to give local government the power to put in place an empty home tax. Continue reading