The BC Budget represents the provincial govenrment's plan for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It is tabled in the Legislature and once approved by majority vote of the Legislature, it sets the framework for government spending. The Update is a revision to the fiscal plans for the government during a fiscal year. An update is required after 90 days of a provincial election. brought to the Legislature each March or early April by the Minister of Finance. This update was tabled on 1 September. A new budget will be delivered in March or April 2010. This Budget Update is a series of documents, a few of the more common ones which are accessible on this page. This page is updated once new Budget documents are made available. The next budget is scheduled for March, 2010. Public Consultations in regards to Budget spending are being received. Click [ here ] or scroll down for details. Just click on the item of choice. Each of the documents are produced in Adobe PDF format. Don't have the current version? Click click here to obtain your own free copy!   Budget Speech Backgrounder Highlights     Highlights (Slide Presentation) Budget Update for FY 2009/10 News Release     Backgrounder HST   HST Presentation   Backgrounder - Non HST Taxables           For additional information about the September Update to Budget 2009, or any programs by your Provincial Goverment, please contact my office. My friendly and knowledgeable staff will be most happy to provide you with printed copies of the budget and additional information about government initiatives and programs.