The B.C. government released its fourth consecutive balanced budget on Tuesday and it includes several initiatives to help Cariboo-Chilcotin and rural British Columbians, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said.
“Our government’s responsible planning and strong fiscal management has resulted in another balanced budget and several key benefits for people throughout the Cariboo and Chilcotin,” Barnett said. “I’m excited about the prospects for local families, and look forward to working with people in every community in the riding in any way that’s necessary.”
Rural B.C. highlights:
· New $75 million Rural Dividend Program to help rural communities reinvigorate and diversify their economies.
· Farmers’ Food Donation Tax Credit worth 25% of the fair market value of qualifying agricultural products donated to a registered charity that provides food to people in need or to help a school meal program.
· $85 million to establish a new organization — the Forest Enhancement Society of BC — that will work towards wildfire prevention and mitigation through forest fuel management, reforestation and habitat restoration.
· $10 million for the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative for Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Fire Smart Planning Activities and Fuel Management Projects.
· Enhanced property tax relief for tourist accommodation providers in rural areas.
· Rural BC Connectivity Initiative.
· Buy Local BC Program.
For more information on Budget 2016, go to bcbudget.gov.bc.ca
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