100 Years -- Parliament Buildings Budget '98 Speech British Columbia

Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations -- Joy K. MacPhail, Minister
 

 

Delivered in the
Legislative Assembly
March 30, 1998
by
Honourable Joy K. MacPhail
Minister of Finance
and Corporate Relations

Hon. Joy K. MacPhail
  

Table of Contents
  Introduction and Overview
  A Plan to Encourage Investment and Jobs
    • Taxes cut for 40,000 small businesses
    • Corporate capital tax eliminated for 10,000 small businesses
    • Revitalizing traditional industries
    • Strengthening our new economy
    • Cutting red tape
    • Creating a positive business climate
  Hydro Rate Rebate
  Tax Cuts for Individuals and Families
  Capital Investments to Keep B.C. Competitive and Create Jobs
  Key Priorities
    • $228 million more to protect and improve health care
    • More teachers and classrooms for B.C. students
    • More opportunity for B.C. youth
    • Support for children and families in need
  A Prudent Fiscal Plan
    • Cutting the cost of government
    • Moving to a balanced budget
    • Financial management plan
    • The Public Accounts
  Conclusion: Meeting the Challenge Together

CONTENTS FOR BUDGET ’98

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