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Economic update shows improved fiscal forecasts for B.C. amid global uncertainty
Sept. 12, 2022 VICTORIA – British Columbia is well-positioned to support people through emerging global economic headwinds with preliminary numbers showing an improved fiscal forecast. The Province’s First Quarterly Report provides an early update on the status of B.C.’s finances based on the first three months of the fiscal year, as well as updated forecasting based […]
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Brixton Metals Announces First Closing of $3.5 Million of its Aggregate $5.25 Million Private Placement Financing
September 1, 2022 – Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX-V: BBB, OTCQB: BBBXF) (the “Company” or “Brixton”) announces that, subject to final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company has closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement for combined aggregate proceeds of $3,513,538.00 (“First Tranche Private Placement”) broken down as follows: $3,436,048.00 through the […]
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First Nations Finance Authority Takes Crucial Steps Toward Establishing The First Non-profit Indigenous Owned Insurance Program in Canada
FIRST NATIONS FINANCE AUTHORITY TAKES CRUCIAL STEPS TOWARD ESTABLISHING THE FIRST NON-PROFIT INDIGENOUS OWNED INSURANCE PROGRAM IN CANADA Westbank, British Columbia (September 1, 2022) The First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with BFL CANADA, one of the largest employee-owned and operated insurance brokerage firms in Canada, which takes the initial […]
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Audit opinion outlines concerns in Province’s summary financial statements
August 31, 2022 VICTORIA – The auditor general’s audit of B.C.’s 2021/22 summary financial statements resulted in a qualified opinion, indicating that parts of government’s financial statements are not accurate. A qualified audit opinion is unusual and should not be taken lightly. When auditors issue a qualified opinion, they are usually warning the users of […]
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B.C.’s economy recovered faster than expected in 2021-22
Aug. 30, 2022 VICTORIA – The Province’s year-end Public Accounts show B.C. had a strong fiscal result last year, bolstered by a faster-than-expected economic recovery as government made record investments to support British Columbians. Despite unprecedented spending to support people and businesses, B.C. ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a $1.3-billion surplus as the province’s economy […]
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Doig River First Nation receives Financial Management System Certification – Energeticcity.ca
DOIG RIVER, B.C. — Doig River First Nation says its newly achieved certificate from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is a “significant accomplishment” for the community. In a joint release on Friday, it was revealed that the first nation had received a Financial Management System (FMS) Certificate. This means their financial and administrative […]
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Kitsumkalum’s community hall is looking for funding for series of upgrades – CFNR
Aug 19, 2022 Members of the Kitsumkalum Tsimshian reserve had a community meeting on Tuesday to discuss the planned expansion of their community hall. The Kitsumkalum hall was originally constructed in 1996 and, since then, it has played an important role in the community, often hosting events that see an average of 500 people. The […]
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BC Government: Rural development funding boosts community resiliency
Aug. 18, 2022 VICTORIA – A series of rural development grants are helping build stronger local economies and boosting opportunities for people in many parts of rural B.C. to find good, local jobs. “Investing in people and communities is a key objective of the StrongerBC Economic Plan,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. “Ensuring […]
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MNBC 2023-2024 Budget Submission Outcome
For a third year in a row, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) submitted a formal budget submission request to the Province of British Columbia via the BC Legislature’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The 2023/2024 budget request asks for $82.4 million to support Métis specific programs and services. Our Interim Chief Executive Officer […]
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MNBC Reaches Funding Milestone
MNBC is proud to announce a milestone of 1,500 Métis citizens having received funding from the Ministry of Skills Training, Employment, Post-secondary (STEPS) in 2022. This number represents the most amount of citizens having received funding from MNBC in the shortest amount of time per calendar year. With five more months left in 2022, as […]
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