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<title>New Executive Council sworn in</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark's new cabinet, which is focused on creating jobs, building B.C.'s economy and creating a debt-free province for future generations, was officially sworn-in today. ]]></description>
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<title>Premier introduces new Executive Council to keep B.C.'s economy strong for a secure tomorrow</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark introduced her next Executive Council to British Columbians at an event that included citizens from throughout the province. ]]></description>
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<title>BC Jobs Plan: Steady progress towards a strong economy </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark released her government's latest update on the BC Jobs Plan noting that significant progress has been made to strengthen the province's economy, with 11 of 19 targets already met at the 18-month mark.]]></description>
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<title>Balanced Budget 2013 invests in families </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Balanced Budget 2013 delivers on government's commitment to balance the budget while investing in early childhood development and helping B.C. families save for their children's future training and education, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Feb 2013)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the January 2013 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>KidSport nets donation from Finance Minister</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia's Minister of Finance Michael de Jong laced up and skated with players from a local minor hockey team and the Royal's Marty the Marmot at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena today and made a donation to KidSport Victoria.]]></description>
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<title>VIREB Monthly President's Podcast</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In his first President's Podcast, VIREB's new President for 2013, Gary Gray outlines some of the highlights of the January statistical snapshot.]]></description>
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<title>January Housing Sales Lower On Island</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vancouver Island Real Estate Board President Gary Gray says that while 2013 has begun with lower housing sales the long range trend will be toward improvement in the marketplace.]]></description>
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<title>Short-Lived Lull In Buying Activity Expected</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vancouver Island Real Estate Board statistics shows that 2013 begin with housing sales off 14 percent when compared to same time last year.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Jan 2013)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the December 2012 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>VIREB President's Monthly Podcast - December 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[VIREB President Guy Bezeau offers some insights into the housing sales market across Vancouver Island for the month of December.]]></description>
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<title>Sales Down - Prices Up As 2012 Ends</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A housing market with few surprises is the best way to describe the state of real estate sales on Vancouver Island at the end of 2012.]]></description>
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<title>PST registration for businesses begins in January</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Businesses that sell or lease taxable goods, or sell software or taxable services in B.C., will be able to register to collect the tax starting Wednesday, announced Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto. ]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Foundation To Support Island Projects</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two water-based research and/or information projects on Vancouver Island are to receive funding from the Real Estate Foundation of BC.]]></description>
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<title>Government announces B.C. aviation strategy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C. launched an aviation strategy today that will help grow the economy, create jobs for British Columbians and increase investment in the province.

Opening and expanding international markets for B.C.'s goods and services is one of the pillars of the BC Jobs Plan. The Connecting with the World Aviation Strategy for British Columbia is critical to making the province more competitive in the global aviation market and attracting a growing share of Asia Pacific passenger and cargo business. 
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Dec 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the November 2012 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>VIREB Releases November Statistics</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vancouver Island Real Estate Board President-Elect Gary Gray examines some features of the November statistical snapshot. Information released by the real estate board show a modest improvement in sales activity during November.]]></description>
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<title>Island Housing Sales Increase In November</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board in Nanaimo reports that residential housing sales activity in November was nine percent higher than it was during November 2011. Board President-Elect Gary Gray examines the impact of the new statistics.]]></description>
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<title>Deficit pressure requires continued spending control</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The government of B.C. is holding the line on fiscal prudence and continues to reduce and control government spending to address declining revenues, Finance Minister Michael de Jong said today with the release of the Second Quarterly Report.]]></description>
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<title>Economists Cautiously Optimistic about B.C.'s Economy </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The majority of B.C. Economic Forecast Council members predict B.C. real GDP growth will slightly outperform the Canadian average in 2013, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the council.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Nov 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:06:10 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the October 2012 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>Island Housing Sales Returning To Normal</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Statistics for October show that housing sales activity, while lower than the same time last year, did not decline last month as rapidly as it has in recent months.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Oct 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the September 2012 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>Vancouver Island Housing Sales Continue Decline</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vancouver Island Real Estate Board statistics for September 2012 indicates an 18% drop in housing sales as compared to a year ago. Housing prices dipped 5%.]]></description>
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<title>Premier Announces Investments in Capital Projects, Transportation  Infrastructure </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark has detailed her plans to keep British Columbia growing and provide support for local communities - including more than $200 million in capital projects across the province, the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border and starting the process to replace the George Massey Tunnel.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Sep 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the August 2012 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>Premier wraps up trip to China promoting BC</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During her trip to China, Premier Christy Clark marked the opening of a new Trade and Investment office in Hong Kong to increase British Columbia's economic ties with the global financial centre. ]]></description>
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<title>BC Jobs Plan: Attracting Investment and Leading the Country in Job Creation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since the launch of Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan one year ago, billions in new investment and thousands of new jobs have been added to our economy, making British Columbia a national leader in job creation.]]></description>
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<title>Premier Participates In Future of Energy Panel At World Economic Forum</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark participated at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions today and joined in a wide-ranging discussion with experts and executives from some of the world's leading energy companies.]]></description>
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<title>Premier Opens Hong Kong Trade and Investment Office</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark announced a new trade and investment office will be opened in Hong Kong to increase British Columbia's economic ties with the global financial centre.]]></description>
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<title>Island Housing Sales Activity Drops In August</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[MLS&reg; statistics show real estate sales on Vancouver Island in August dropped when compared to August 2011.]]></description>
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<title>Government releases results of ICBC review</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Government has completed its review of ICBC and will be working closely with the corporation to ensure all recommendations are addressed, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced today.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Aug 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the July 2012 statistics. ]]></description>
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<title>July Vancouver Island Housing Sales Jump 14%</title>
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<description><![CDATA[July was a good month in terms of real estate sales on Vancouver Island, with unit sales up substantially over the same month last year.]]></description>
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<title>Prudent fiscal management key to reducing deficit</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While governments around the globe face worsening deficits and debt, British Columbia ended the fiscal year with a smaller deficit than was forecast at the third quarter, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced today with the release of the 2011-12 Public Accounts.]]></description>
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<title>Construction of Lincoln Station to improve connectivity along Evergreen Line</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Additional Evergreen Line station announced July 19, 2012]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Jul 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the June 2012 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>Vancouver Island Housing Sales Activity Dips In June</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following a trend that has been developing all year, housing prices on Vancouver Island remain level following the release of June sales statistics from the Vancouver Island Real Estate board (VIREB).]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Jun 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the May 2012 statistics and takes an in depth look at BCREA's Q2 Housing Forecast.]]></description>
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<title>Premier Celebrates Gold Rush with $2.4 Million for Barkerville</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark announced $2.4 million today to support Barkerville's operations as Western North America's largest historic site.]]></description>
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<title>Common Sense Changes Encourage Work, Protect Vulnerable Families </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark today unveiled the first pillar of her Families First Agenda: Supporting Vulnerable Families. These changes and initiatives will help build a stronger foundation for B.C. families to help them become self-sufficient.]]></description>
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<title>Vancouver Island Housing Sales Market Remains Stable</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[VIREB housing statistics for May indicates a marginal increase in sales activity on a year to year basis.]]></description>
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<title>Premier: Trade with Asia Means Jobs in B.C.</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 20:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia's trade relationships have a direct impact on the growth of family-supporting jobs in our province, said Premier Christy Clark on the heels of the second Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea and the Philippines. ]]></description>
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<title>Labour, Economic Opportunity Focus of Philippines Visit</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On the final day of this Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark strengthened the relationship with the Philippines by signing a Joint Communique on labour mobility and highlighting the tremendous opportunities and economic partnerships available in British Columbia, such as the new, made-in-B.C. clean-energy facility.]]></description>
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<title>Premier Promotes B.C.'s Advantages in Korea</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark today touted B.C.'s natural resources, competitive taxes and a highly skilled workforce to top Korean investors.]]></description>
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<title>Premier Highlights Clean Energy, Green Buildings in Korea</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark began her first full day in Korea promoting clean energy resources like British Columbia's biomass sector and highlighted Canada Wood Group's project that will see B.C. lumber in more than 200 Korean homes.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (May 2012)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the April 2012 statistics.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 15:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has introduced legislation to meet government's commitment to return to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Premier Clark visited the Yuriage Shrine at Hiyoriyama today to lay a bouquet in memory of the thousands who lost their lives in last year's tsunami.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 19:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark today departs for her latest jobs and trade mission, this time going to Japan, Korea and the Philippines. Building on the success of her first trade mission, the Premier is making the business case for investment in the province, for resource and project developments that will create more jobs in B.C.]]></description>
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<title>Long Term Stability Viewed For Island Housing Market</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There have only been incremental changes one month to the next in terms of residential sales activity on Vancouver Island - according to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Following on a commitment to open government, Premier Christy Clark released a quarterly video with updates on recent milestones such as the BC Budget, BC Jobs Plan, Education and Justice reform.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the March 2012 statistics. ]]></description>
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<title>Premier Announces New Mental Health Centre at VGH in B.C.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark today announced a new mental health facility will be built at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).

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<title>Premier Announces Second B.C. Jobs and Trade Mission</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark announced a second jobs and trade mission aimed at maintaining the province's strong economic momentum and strengthening relationships with Japan, Korea and the Philippines. ]]></description>
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<title>$5.5 million helps local safety efforts go like gangbusters in B.C.</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>South Fraser Perimeter Road Expansion Key to Getting B.C. Goods to Market</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark marked the half-way completion milestone of the expanded South Fraser Perimeter Road.]]></description>
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<title>$7.6M carbon tax relief supports B.C.'s greenhouse jobs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C.'s high-tech greenhouse vegetable and floriculture growers will receive $7.6 million from the Province in carbon tax relief, allowing producers to focus on maintaining their competitive edge and building B.C.'s half-billion-dollar-a-year greenhouse industry.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An innovative, engaging tour exhibition is ready to hit the road, visiting more than 25 communities in Northern B.C. to connect with young people and their families, educating them on labour market trends and the multitude of career opportunities in our province.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia families buying a new home may take advantage of new housing relief measures that take effect on April 1, 2012. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[As of this Sunday, April 1, a new B.C. Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit will be available to help with the cost of permanent home renovations so that British Columbians aged 65 and over will have the flexibility to remain in their own homes longer. ]]></description>
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<title>B.C.'s Jumbo Glacier Resort Approved</title>
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<description><![CDATA[After one of the most extensive review and consultation processes in British Columbia's history, the Province has approved the Jumbo Glacier Resort Master Development Agreement, which allows the resort to proceed.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Mar 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the February 2012 statistics and takes an in depth look at BCREA's Q1 Mortgage Rate Forecast.]]></description>
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<title>Premier Clark delivers six-month BC Jobs Plan update</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark released today the six-month progress report for 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan', which clearly outlines the steps taken by our government to promote economic investment and job growth in British Columbia.]]></description>
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<title>VIREB Sales Activity Remains Stable Across Region</title>
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<description><![CDATA[VIREB President Guy Bezeau says regional market expected to remain stable for the forseeable future.]]></description>
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<title>Ports property tax supports jobs and growth</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C.'s ports will be even more attractive to Canadian and international investors as the Province moves to make the existing cap on municipal port property tax rates permanent for designated ports. ]]></description>
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<title>Premier Christy Clarks speaks to Kelowna Chamber of Commerce</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Clark speaks to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce about how Budget 2012 puts British Columbia on the right path to eliminate the deficit, protect public services and build a more competitive economy that attracts jobs and investment.
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<title>Budget 2012 focuses on a stable economy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Budget 2012 lays a firm foundation for the future, putting British Columbia on the right path to eliminate the deficit, protect public services, and build a more competitive economy that attracts jobs and investment, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced today.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Feb 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the January 2012 statistics and takes an in depth look at BCREA's Q1 Housing Forecast Update.]]></description>
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<title>Natural gas fuelling new economic opportunities in B.C.</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark today announced British Columbia's natural gas strategy will be established on a foundation of four priorities for long-term economic prosperity under the BC Jobs Plan. ]]></description>
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<title>Vancouver Island Housing Sales Show Modest Increase</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[2012 has begun on a positive note in terms of housing sales on Vancouver Island.]]></description>
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<title>Engagement key to creating jobs in Campbell River</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A forum took place in Campbell River today, hosted by Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and innovation. The Regional Economic Investment Pilot is part of the Province's initiative to engage the public to generate ideas aimed at attracting investment and job creation in areas consistent with the BC Jobs Plan.]]></description>
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<title>Innovative offering makes it easier to maximize retirement plans </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["I don't have enough money," or "I don't have time," are two common concerns many of us have when it comes to our retirement savings plans (RSPs). Fortunately, there are easier, cost-effective ways for Islanders to contribute for the 2011 tax year.]]></description>
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<title>Land use plan, faster permitting promotes mining jobs in B.C.</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark spoke to participants at the Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup 2012 in Vancouver today. With over 8,000 participants and attendees this year, the Roundup is a massive trade show that showcases mining in British Columbia. 
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<title>Engagement key to creating jobs in Barriere - McBride corridor</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:32:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The BC Jobs Plan will continue moving forward, as the Barriere - McBride regional economic development pilot project forum took place Monday, Jan. 16 in Valemount. The forum was hosted by Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, along with local MLAs Shirley Bond and Terry Lake. The Regional Economic Investment Pilot is part of the Province's initiative to engage the public to generate ideas aimed at attracting investment and job creation in areas consistent with the BC Jobs Plan.]]></description>
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<title>Premiers announce working groups on Health Care Innovation and Fiscal Arrangements </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premiers final news conference following the Council of Federation meeting in Victoria. Canada's Premiers committed to working together on fiscal arrangements to find solutions that will work for the benefit of all Canadians. Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger will lead a working group composed of provincial, and territorial Finance ministers who, as a first step, will assess the fiscal impact of the current federal fiscal proposals.]]></description>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Jan 2012)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the December 2011 statistics and takes an in depth look at 2011 in review.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia Premier Christy Clark hosts a meeting of the Council of the Federation in Victoria. The Premiers' discussions focus on health care and fiscal arrangements.]]></description>
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<title>Premiers tour Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On the eve of the Council of the Federation meeting in Victoria, which will focus on health-care innovation and sustainability, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and other premiers toured one of Canada's newest hospitals that incorporates the latest in health-care design.
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<title>Mine expansion brings more jobs to central B.C.</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark today officially announced that a large mine expansion permit at the Huckleberry Mine near Smithers has moved the province one step closer to successfully achieving its mining industry goals under the BC Jobs Plan.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changes to the way community gaming grants are awarded will help ensure non-profit organizations have greater certainty and support in the vital work they do, announced Premier Christy Clark. "Through an open public engagement process, we heard from more than 1,700 British Columbians about what we can do to improve our gaming grant system," said Premier Clark. "We listened and we're taking action.]]></description>
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<title>Panel to advise on B.C. tax competitiveness</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia continues to face challenging global economic conditions, but fiscal prudence and a focus on a competitive economy that creates jobs and attracts international investment will help B.C. manage these risks, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said in a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade today.]]></description>
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<title>Province launches online budget simulator - My BC Budget</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finance Minister Falcon has launched a new website that invites British Columbians to balance the budget for 2013-14.]]></description>
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<title>The holiday rush can leave you exposed to fraud </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The holiday season is a time when many of us open our wallets to spend on our loved ones. Unfortunately, it is also a time for criminals to increase their activities and attempt to access our savings. There are many services available to help protect your information and ensure your financial well-being is not at risk.

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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Dec 2011)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Nov 2011)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the October 2011 statistics.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier Christy Clark today announced financing worth $1.36 billion for two major investments which will eventually create over 6,700 jobs. ]]></description>
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<title>Agreement sets stage for Barkerville exhibit to tour China and bilateral meeting with Guangdong Governor</title>
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<title>BCREA Housing Market Update (Oct 2011)</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the September 2011 statistics.]]></description>
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<title>Premier releases Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia's jobs plan will build on the Province's solid foundation of prudent fiscal management to attract investment and open new markets for B.C. products and services, defending and creating jobs for British Columbians, Premier Christy Clark said today.]]></description>
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<title>B.C. targets innovation, job creation and training </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SURREY - As part of 'Canada Starts Here: The B.C. Jobs Plan' to be released Thursday, Premier Christy Clark today announced that British Columbia plans to support small business innovation and entrepreneurship by expanding access to venture capital tax credits, extending tax credits available to apprentices and employers, and working with business leaders to cut red tape and streamline administration of provincial taxes. ]]></description>
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<title>Wood Innovation &amp; Design Centre will create jobs for generations</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The iconic structure - to be located at the site of the Prince George Hotel - will house the Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC), which will revitalize the forest industry and support generations of jobs for local and rural economies.
YouTube copy: http://youtu.be/UEKuRz6oBUc]]></description>
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<title>Video update: Bureaucrats juggle paper balls during &quot;Tri-Level Challenge&quot; in Winnipeg</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Known officially as the "Tri-Level Challenge," the inaugural games took place today at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, from 11:45-3:45, included a "free" lunch for the first 350 bureaucrats, games, prizes and other "surprises." All three levels of government were invited to attend.
 
The games featured; shooting rubber bands into a garbage can 12 feet away, juggling crumpled up pieces of paper, dropping computer disks onto coffee cups, playing with chopsticks and some kind of walking game.
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<title>Feds organize new, annual afternoon of games for bureaucrats in Winnipeg</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Known officially as the "Tri-Level Challenge," the inaugural games took place today at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, from 11:45-3:45, included a "free" lunch for the first 350 bureaucrats, games, prizes and other "surprises." All three levels of government were invited to attend.
 
The games featured; shooting rubber bands into a garbage can 12 feet away, juggling crumpled up pieces of paper, dropping computer disks onto coffee cups, playing with chopsticks and some kind of walking game.]]></description>
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<title>Older Women Overcoming Abuse </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coast Capital Savings has given a $10,000 grant to Victoria Women's Transition House Society for the S.A.F.E. (Self-sufficiency and Assets through Financial Education) Program. S.A.F.E. provides critical financial education, emotional support, and a safety net for women at risk for chronic poverty and homelessness]]></description>
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<title>Armed Bank Robbery-CIBC</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today at 10:55 a.m. West Shore RCMP responded to the CIBC Bank located at 310 Goldstream Ave. Colwood, British Columbia after receiving a 911 call from a bank employee reporting an armed robbery. ]]></description>
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<title>Christy Clark Speaks at Vancouver Debt Clock Event.</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) National Debt Clock stopped in Vancouver today to highlight British Columbia's burgeoning public debt load, part of an 8,900-kilometre journey to Ottawa to remind politicians that you can't borrow your way to prosperity.

"Gordon Campbell never promised to raise our debt from $34 billion in 2001 when was elected premier, to $47 billion this year. Nor did he share any plans to boost the debt to $60 billion by 2014," said Thomas. "But that's his plan for Bri]]></description>
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<title>CTF Launches National Debt Clock Tour</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[VICTORIA, BC: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today took the wraps off its National Debt Clock at a news conference in Victoria, BC and announced a major national tour and campaign in support of balanced budgets.   

The large aluminum clock which measures 6 foot 6 inches high and 12 feet long displays both the per second increase in public debt and the per person figure. A customized trailer has been built for the tour which allows for a rolling display of the clock.]]></description>
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<title>CTF Launches National Debt Clock Tour</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[VICTORIA, BC: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today took the wraps off its National Debt Clock at a news conference in Victoria, BC and announced a major national tour and campaign in support of balanced budgets.   

The large aluminum clock which measures 6 foot 6 inches high and 12 feet long displays both the per second increase in public debt and the per person figure. A customized trailer has been built for the tour which allows for a rolling display of the clock.

"It's time to wake]]></description>
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<title>Budget 2011</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Budget ]]></description>
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<title>13th Annual 'Teddy&quot; Government Waste Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:20:58 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today held its 13th annual "Teddy Waste Awards" ceremony to recognize the best of the worst in government waste. CTF federal director, Kevin Gaudet acted as the Master of Ceremonies today at the black tie news conference on Parliament Hill. The CTF's "Porky the Waste Hater" (pig mascot) and lovely guest hostess Kim assisted with the ceremony.]]></description>
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<title>Canadian Taxpayers Fed. Atlantic MLA Pension Report</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
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