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Legislation introduced to eliminate MSP premiums

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 28, 2019 by Britt SantowskiMarch 28, 2019

Government has introduced legislation that sets the stage for the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums on Jan. 1, 2020, making life more affordable for British Columbians. “After years of MSP premium increases, our government is proud to be … Continue reading →

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Province reviews MSP Task Force’s final report

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 14, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018
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The Government of British Columbia has reviewed the MSP Task Force’s final report on improving tax fairness in B.C. Budget 2018 eliminated Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums, effective Jan. 1, 2020, providing significant savings to individuals, families and businesses. The … Continue reading →

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Auditor reports shows ministries not working together on healthy living, K-12

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 26, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018

The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia has released a new report: Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in K-12: An Independent Audit. The office found that the ministries of Health and Education have come together to develop … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Property tax hikes from MSP premium increases changes unnecessary

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 19, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018

-Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria The necessary shift away from Medical Service Plan premiums would have been accomplished effortlessly by one line in the provincial income-tax form. Instead, the province has created an employer health tax and infuriated business, school … Continue reading →

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MSP cut kicks off the new year right for British Columbians

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 27, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018
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BC Medical Services Premium cut in half BC carbon tax hike coming in April No major federal tax changes The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has released its annual report crunching the numbers on new year’s tax changes for Canadians. Many … Continue reading →

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MSP Task Force to advise on eliminating premiums

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 3, 2017 by Britt SantowskiNovember 3, 2017

The Province has established a task force of experts to advise the government on eliminating Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums within four years, Finance Minister Carole James announced on November 2, 2017. The MSP Task Force will examine the best … Continue reading →

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BC Budget: MSP premiums reduced by 50% for two million British Columbians

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 21, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018

Medical Services Plan premiums will be cut in half for British Columbians with annual family net income up to $120,000, effective Jan. 1, 2018. This is the first step as the Province begins the process of eliminating MSP premiums. The … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Government finally delivers on MSP tax cut​

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 21, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018

–by Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation They actually listened. In his 2017-18 BC Budget Feb. 21, Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced that the hated Medical Services Premium tax will be cut in half, as the first step … Continue reading →

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Op Ed: Now or Never for Clark on MSP Tax

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 4, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018

–Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Heading into this month’s BC budget, Premier Christy Clark is saying all the right things about scrapping the Medical Services Premium (MSP) tax. “They want us to trust them to be able to … Continue reading →

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MSP to stop billing for children in 2017

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 20, 2016 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2018

–SPN News Not too sure how SPN missed this, but earlier this year (February 16, 2016), the government of BC issued a backgrounder noting payment structure changes to MSP. This announcement contains savings for single parents are lower income families. In a nutshell: … Continue reading →

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