Happy (?) New Year ... and from the " Just in case you missed it " files, news of what you'll be paying more for ... As of January 1st Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums increased by about 4 per cent, thanks to our BC Liberal government. ON TOP OF THAT, MSP premium rates, paid by over half million couples, will increase by an additional $14 per month (on top of the above noted 4 per cent increase). BUT THERE'S MORE ... Property Tax revenue is expected to grow by an average of 4.3 per cent during the next three years. And of course there's the three we were already well aware of: ICBC ... an average increase of 5% Fortis ... increases by 2.76% BC Hydro ... increases by 3.5% The Carbon Tax was expected to increase annually by an average of 1.6 per cent per year, over the next three years. Facing an election, and the heat the Federal Liberals were taking over the Carbon Tax, Christy Clarks BC Liberals decided ...
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