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B.C. budget: Province to invest $4.2B for affordable homes for British Columbians
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B.C. budget: Province to invest $4.2B for affordable homes for British Columbians
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B.C. budget: Province to invest $4.2B for affordable homes for British Columbians
Description
February 28, 2023
In her budget speech Tuesday, Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the B.C. government will invest in affordable housing for everyday people. She says they plan to upgrade older rental buildings and add thousands of rental homes. They have also introduced the Renters Rebate as a $400 credit for those who make less than $60K a year.
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B.C. budget: Province to invest $4.2B for affordable homes for British Columbians04:01 | February 28, 2023
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B.C.’s 10 key human rights issues highlighted by commissioner01:07 | 10 hours ago
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Impact of rate cut on housing affordability03:55 | June 11, 2024
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Poll finds one-third of British Columbians considering leaving the province02:12 | June 10, 2024
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Poll finds British Columbians considering leaving the province due to affordability02:02 | June 10, 2024
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Switched BC Hydro meter goes unchecked for 12 years02:14 | May 6, 2024
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Spanish Banks could be losing its free parking00:58 | May 6, 2024
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Housing crisis amplifes shelter needs05:47 | May 2, 2024
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Period Poverty and the Promise campaign03:38 | April 28, 2024
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IPSOS Poll on grocery affordability and housing03:28 | April 26, 2024
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Global National: April 1522:10 | April 15, 2024
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Political Panel: Addressing affordability07:36 | April 7, 2024
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34th annual Easter dinner at UGM today04:29 | March 30, 2024
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NDP changing B.C. laws to fight poverty01:48 | March 5, 2024
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Vancouver to get more co-op housing04:25 | February 21, 2024
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BC NDP, BC United reveal plans to tackle B.C.’s housing crisis04:30 | February 16, 2024
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NDP climate plan memo ends up in Opposition’s hands01:31 | November 23, 2023
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Focus BC: Gig economy workers legislation coming, building out Shaughnessy23:09 | November 17, 2023
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Affordability and cost of living dominates Question Period in B.C. legislature02:13 | November 6, 2023
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Metro Vancouver homelessness at record level02:06 | October 5, 2023
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B.C. recieves low grade on Food Banks Canada poverty report01:38 | September 26, 2023
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BCGEU pushes for vacancy control02:11 | September 13, 2023
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B.C. housing minister on allowable rental caps05:26 | September 12, 2023
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Major fees proposed in Vancouver02:15 | September 7, 2023
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Vancouver’s rental prices hit new record02:05 | August 15, 2023
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Families turn to co-ownership as the dream of owning a Vancouver home soars out of reach02:07 | July 10, 2023
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Vancouver landlord highlights plight for renters in tight market02:05 | July 9, 2023
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Child care providers call for provincial funding program improvements02:11 | March 27, 2023
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B.C. Budget 2023: Liberal leader Kevin Falcon on province priorities05:38 | February 28, 2023
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B.C. budget: Province to invest $4.2B for affordable homes for British Columbians04:01 | February 28, 2023
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B.C.’s 10 key human rights issues highlighted by commissioner01:07 | 10 hours ago
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Impact of rate cut on housing affordability03:55 | June 11, 2024
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Poll finds one-third of British Columbians considering leaving the province02:12 | June 10, 2024
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Poll finds British Columbians considering leaving the province due to affordability02:02 | June 10, 2024
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Switched BC Hydro meter goes unchecked for 12 years02:14 | May 6, 2024
-
Spanish Banks could be losing its free parking00:58 | May 6, 2024
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Housing crisis amplifes shelter needs05:47 | May 2, 2024
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Period Poverty and the Promise campaign03:38 | April 28, 2024
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IPSOS Poll on grocery affordability and housing03:28 | April 26, 2024
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Global National: April 1522:10 | April 15, 2024
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Political Panel: Addressing affordability07:36 | April 7, 2024
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34th annual Easter dinner at UGM today04:29 | March 30, 2024
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NDP changing B.C. laws to fight poverty01:48 | March 5, 2024
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Vancouver to get more co-op housing04:25 | February 21, 2024
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BC NDP, BC United reveal plans to tackle B.C.’s housing crisis04:30 | February 16, 2024
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Social housing waitlists grow in B.C.02:10 | December 28, 2023
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NDP climate plan memo ends up in Opposition’s hands01:31 | November 23, 2023
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Focus BC: Gig economy workers legislation coming, building out Shaughnessy23:09 | November 17, 2023
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Affordability and cost of living dominates Question Period in B.C. legislature02:13 | November 6, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: OCT 520:22 | October 5, 2023
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Metro Vancouver homelessness at record level02:06 | October 5, 2023
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B.C. recieves low grade on Food Banks Canada poverty report01:38 | September 26, 2023
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BCGEU pushes for vacancy control02:11 | September 13, 2023
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Major fees proposed in Vancouver02:15 | September 7, 2023
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Vancouver’s rental prices hit new record02:05 | August 15, 2023
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Families turn to co-ownership as the dream of owning a Vancouver home soars out of reach02:07 | July 10, 2023
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Vancouver landlord highlights plight for renters in tight market02:05 | July 9, 2023
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Child care providers call for provincial funding program improvements02:11 | March 27, 2023
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B.C. Budget 2023: Liberal leader Kevin Falcon on province priorities05:38 | February 28, 2023
B.C. budget: Province to invest $4.2B for affordable homes for British Columbians
Description
February 28, 2023
In her budget speech Tuesday, Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the B.C. government will invest in affordable housing for everyday people. She says they plan to upgrade older rental buildings and add thousands of rental homes. They have also introduced the Renters Rebate as a $400 credit for those who make less than $60K a year.
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