Debt management legal disclaimer

Please note: This disclaimer applies to use of the Debt Management Branch website and is in addition to the general Government of British Columbia website disclaimer. 

Applicable law

This website is controlled and operated by the Government of British Columbia, represented by its Debt Management Branch, Ministry of Finance (the “Government of BC”), from its offices within the province of British Columbia, Canada (“British Columbia”). The terms and conditions upon which users may access and use this website (set out below) will be governed by the laws of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable in British Columbia. In no event shall any access to this website obtained from any location be construed as an express or implied submission to, or waiver or any immunity from, the jurisdiction of the courts or regulatory authorities of that location by the Government of BC.

Restrictions on access to this website from outside British Columbia 

The Government of BC makes no representation that the information, documents and materials outlined in this website (collectively, the "Contents") are appropriate, or may be made available, for use in any location other than British Columbia. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Government of BC has not approved the Contents of this website for distribution outside British Columbia or authorized access to it from any jurisdiction other than British Columbia if such access would be contrary to the applicable laws or regulations of that jurisdiction. Users from any jurisdiction outside British Columbia assume full responsibility for complying with the applicable laws and regulations in that jurisdiction.

No offer or solicitation regarding securities

This website may include Contents relating to securities that have been, or may be in the future, issued or guaranteed by the Government of BC (collectively, “BC Securities”). Any such Contents are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any BC Security, in any jurisdiction, including the United States.

BC Securities may not be offered for sale in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. Any public offering of BC Securities in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the Government of BC and that will contain detailed information about the Government of BC and its management as well as its financial statements.

The Government of BC does not intend to solicit, and is not soliciting, any action with respect to BC Securities or any other contractual relationship with the Government of BC through this website.

The Contents of this website have not been approved or disapproved by any securities regulatory authority in Canada or any other jurisdiction and are neither sufficient for making, nor intended by the Government of BC to be used in connection with, any decision relating to the purchase or sale of any existing or future BC Securities. Investors considering the purchase or sale of a BC Security should consult their own independent professional advisors. The Government of BC expressly disclaims any duty on the Government of BC to make disclosure or any filings with any securities commission or regulatory authority, beyond that imposed by applicable laws.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements on this website may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and accordingly, actual results may differ materially from the forecasts and economic outlook contained expressly or implicitly in such statements. The Government of BC undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws and regulations.

May contain errors, No warranty

Users of this website should be aware that the Contents may have been electronically converted from original media and may contain errors or omissions resulting from that conversion or from downloading, unauthorized modifications or other sources. While the Contents were believed to be reliable as of the date of posting, the Government of BC makes no representation, guarantee or warranty that the Contents are accurate, reliable, complete or up-to-date. The Government of BC may make changes to or update this website or its Contents at any time without notice.