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July 8, 2010
Woodlands Settlement
VANCOUVER-The Public Guardian and Trustee welcomes the approval of the settlement in the Woodlands School class action lawsuit, which has now been approved in B.C. Supreme Court, Public Guardian and Trustee Jay Chalke, Q.C. announced.
June 30, 2010
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Implementation
VANCOUVER –Effective July 1 2010, Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia Fees are subject to the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Please review the attached for an indication of how this will apply.
PGT services are funded by a combination of fees for services and supplementary funding from the Government of British Columbia . Fees and commissions charged by the PGT are set out in the following regulation:
January 26, 2010
Service During Olympics
VANCOUVER – The Public Guardian and Trustee has announced its hours of service during the Olympic and Paralympics Games. Click here for details: PGT service during the Olympic and Paralympics Games.
November 26, 2009
2008-2009 Annual Report Released
VANCOUVER - The Public Guardian and Trustee's 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available. The report highlights significant achievements and includes a comprehensive audited performance report and financial statements for 2008-2009. We welcome your comments on our annual report. Please take a few minutes to complete and return our Request for Comment form to us at mail@trustee.bc.ca
July 9, 2009
VANCOUVER - The PGT has released a statement responding to some stories aired today on the CBC regarding the PGT’s management of client affairs. Click here to see the statement: Public Guardian and Trustee responds to CBC Media Stories.
June 29, 2009
Public Guardian and Trustee releases first annual report on child and youth guardianship services
VANCOUVER - The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia (PGT) today released the first annual report on its child and youth Guardian of Estate services, which details specific challenges and offers key recommendations for improvements to BC's child protection and guardianship systems.
June 1, 2009
Improvements made to hiring and internal controls
VANCOUVER– The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia announced today that it has significantly improved its internal controls, policies and processes and implemented stronger security practices.
October 9, 2008
2007-2008 Annual Report Released
VANCOUVER - The Public Guardian and Trustee's 2007-2008 Annual Report is now available. The report highlights significant achievements and includes a comprehensive performance report and financial statements for 2007-2008. We welcome your comments on our annual report. Please take a few minutes to complete and return our Request for Comment form.
June 12, 2008
Vancouver – The third annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being recognized on June 15, 2008 by the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC in support of the Proclamation issued by the provincial Cabinet. press release, backgrounder.
December 31, 2007
Public Guardian and Trustee Fees Reflecting the Reduction of Goods and Services Tax to 5%
VANCOUVER - As of January 1, 2008, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be reduced to 5%. Please click here to view our updated fee schedule.
November 8, 2007
2006-2007 Annual Report Released
VANCOUVER - The Public Guardian and Trustee's 2006-2007 Annual Report is now available. The report highlights significant achievements and includes a comprehensive performance report and financial statements for 2006-2007.
August 20, 2007
Public Guardian and Trustee reports alleged breach of trust by former temporary employee
VANCOUVER - The RCMP has arrested a former temporary employee of the Public Guardian and Trustee on charges of breach of trust. The Public Guardian and Trustee notified the RCMP when it first identified potentially fraudulent activity early this month.
April 19, 2007
Attorney General Introduces Bill to Modernize Adult Guardianship and Personal Planning Legislation
VICTORIA – The Attorney General introduced Bill 29, the Adult Guardianship and Planning Statutes Amendment Act, 2007. If passed, this legislation will modernize and update the way adult guardianship is dealt with in British Columbia. Read the Attorney General’s press release. An earlier version of this legislation, Bill 32, was introduced in April 2006, but it was put on hold after concerns were raised about the part of the bill dealing with instructional advance directives for health care.
September 30, 2006
2005-2006 Annual Report Released
VANCOUVER - The Public Guardian and Trustee's 2005-2006 Annual Report is now available. It highlights significant achievements and includes a comprehensive performance report and financial statements for 2005-2006.
June 30, 2006
Public Guardian and Trustee Fees Reflecting the Reduction of Goods and Services Tax to 6%
VANCOUVER - As of July 1, 2006, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be reduced to 6%. Please click here to view our updated fee schedule.
April 27, 2006
Attorney General Introduces New Court and Statutory Guardianship Law and Changes to Personal Planning Laws
VICTORIA - The Attorney General introduced Bill 32, the Adult Guardianship and Planning Statutes Amendment Act , 2006. Read the Attorney General's press release and backgrounder. If the Bill is passed PGT publications will be updated. In the meantime read existing publications in the context of the bill.
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