Capital Report~July 2, 2010
Minister Colin Hansen pours 1,478 loonies into a jar to demonstrate the savings that a family of four with an annual income of $30,000 will realize this year as a result of personal income tax cuts and the new BC HST credit. |  HST, THE RIGHT MOVE AT THE RIGHT TIME The Harmonized Sales Tax will improve British Columbia’s economy, build productivity and competitiveness and provide the foundation for more jobs, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced.   OVER 1 MILLION TO BENEFIT FROM B.C. HST CREDIT As the HST comes into effect on July l, about 1.1 million British Columbians will start receiving the new quarterly B.C. HST credit, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced.  B.C. POISED FOR A NORTH AMERICAN FIRST: CARBON-NEUTRAL PUBLIC SECTOR John Yap, Minister of State for Climate Action today released the Carbon Neutral Update 2009 that showcases the Province’s actions to become North America’s first carbon-neutral public sector. CANADA & B.C. INVEST IN PROVINCIAL TREE FRUIT INDUSTRY The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, announced today an investment of $5 million to support the tree fruit industry. This funding will deliver real results for farmers by helping to develop new marketing opportun   | "Harmonization will have a significant and positive impact on agriculture overall, and is consistent with what our members have been calling for."
Garnet Etsell, chair of the BC Agriculture Council News release, July 1 2010 |
|  | | "With making the HST, folding it all into one we'll be able to see ranchers apply for more of it back. They'll be able to actually invest it back into their business." Kevin Boone, Manger of the BC Cattleman’s Association CHNL, June 30, 2010. |
| | | "If the BC government is going to collect a seven per cent sales tax, the HST is a cheaper, less damaging, and more efficient way of doing it than the PST. Those calling to repeal the HST can't say anything to change that, and neither the current government, nor any sensible subsequent government, should repeal the HST." Niels Veldhuis, Director of Fiscal Studies and Senior Economist, The Fraser Institute News release, June 29 2010. |
| |  | | Support for the HST | |  | | Premiers Weekly Radio Address | |
|
| |
|  No appearances scheduled.
|  |
|
| Mary Polak, MLA for Langley |
| Commenting on the the Canada Celebrations in Langley.
"It is important to support what makes this community special and the events that showcase those unique characteristics."
| |
| | Recent Photos See the most recent photos of your MLA's in the community | | | Video Gallery See the most recent videos from the Government Caucus. | | | Follow BC Government Caucus on Twitter Keep up with your BC Liberal Government Caucus. | |
| Budget 2010 Protecting Vital Services, Building for the Future | | | Youtube Channel Click Here to Visit the BC Government Caucus Youtube Channel | | | Harmonized Sales Tax Click Here to get the facts on the HST | | |
