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Monday, January 13, 2025

HSBC Global Disbursements transitions to RBC International Pay

As part of the HSBC-RBC transition, UBC is transitioning to RBC’s International Pay on January 17, 2025.   Please note there is a difference in the…
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Monday, January 6, 2025

Indigenous Business series: Cedar Feast House

The Indigenous business series brings together voices from majority-owned/controlled (51% or more) by Indigenous peoples’ businesses that have worked with UBC. We had the opportunity…
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Monday, January 6, 2025

Launching now! Explore the new UBC Finance website and portal built from your feedback

The new UBC Finance website (finance.ubc.ca) and UBC Finance Portal is a critical step in better serving the campus community. Over 20% of survey respondents…
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Friday, January 3, 2025

Indigenous Business series: Chase Office Interiors

The Indigenous business series brings together voices from majority-owned/controlled (51% or more) by Indigenous peoples’ businesses that have worked with UBC. We had the opportunity…
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Monday, December 16, 2024

University cheque mailing resuming as normal starting December 17

Canada Post has announced it is resuming operations on Tuesday, December 17. All cheques produced for students, employees, and suppliers that were held for pickup…
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Friday, December 13, 2024

2025 payroll calendar now available

The 2025 payroll calendar is now available via UBC Finance website. Please note: Some payroll information on the current finance.ubc.ca website will be migrating over to a new…
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Your UBC finance information is moving on January 6!

The UBC Finance Portal is now launched! Learn more about the portal and how to log in here. On January 6, 2025, we’ll be launching…
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Monday, December 9, 2024

2024 tax information and what to expect for 2025

Important information regarding your 2024 tax slips (T4/T4A), actions you should take, and what to expect for the 2025 calendar year is included below.  Distribution…
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Monday, December 2, 2024

Your net pay may be lower in January

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) deductions have a yearly maximum earnings limit. Once these limits are reached during the calendar year, the…
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

University cheque mailing disrupted due to Canada Post strike

University cheque mailing resuming as normal starting December 17 Canada Post has announced it is resuming operations on Tuesday, December 17. All cheques produced for students, employees,…
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