B.C. budget quietly scraps PST exemption on used electric vehicles
The province is scrapping a provincial sales tax exemption on used EVs effective May 1, nearly two years ahead of schedule.
#budget #tax #vehicle #Economy #Environment #BCBudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11069571/bc-electric-vehicle-pst-exemption/

PoCo mayor threatens to hold back school taxes amid Hazel Trembath rebuild delays
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says he is prepared to ratchet up pressure on the province amid delays on rebuilding a local school destroyed by fire in 2023.
#politics #education #taxes #fire #PortCoquitlam #BCBudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11067667/poco-mayor-threatens-tax-hazel-trembath-rebuild/

B.C. to table budget amid ‘uncertainty and disorder’ of Trump tariff threat
The budget and fiscal plan will be about 'setting us up to succeed' regardless of the tariff situation, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey told reporters on Monday.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11063638/bc-budget-2025-trump-tariffs/