Restricted licence will ensure clear information and reduce pressure on consumers New licensing rules coming into effect in early 2027 will require businesses to help people make informed decisions about buying add-on insurance for products or services, such as electronics, …
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Strengthening government’s response to emergencies
Forestry Innovation and Emergency Management Testbed launched As part of the Look West economic plan, B.C. businesses can test, deploy and scale their cutting-edge technology aimed at supporting the forestry sector and protecting communities from extreme-weather events, such as floods …
Boosting B.C.’s health emergency readiness, life-sciences jobs
Province funds national initiative for rapid life-saving drug development As part of Look West’s goal to boost B.C.’s life-sciences and biomanufacturing capabilities and economic potential, the Province is enhancing B.C.’s and Canada’s readiness for future pandemics and ability to develop …
Protecting parents from extra daily child care fees
Guideline updates set minimum 9.5 hours of care before extended-hour fees apply The Province is protecting parents from extra child care fees by requiring providers to offer at least 9.5 hours of care per day before charging for extended hours. “Families …
Supporting women, children with new homes in Burnaby
Housing, child care spaces help women, children leaving violence Women and children leaving violence now have access to 56 new long-term, affordable homes and 37 new child care spaces with the opening of YWCA Cindy Beedie Place in Burnaby. “Having …
Fall session delivers action to support growth, services, safety
Focus on powering major projects, training B.C. workers, higher-paying jobs The fall sitting of the first session of the 43rd parliament advanced key actions inside and outside the legislature to support B.C.’s economy, improve essential services and enhance public safety. …
New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness, injury
Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical treatment and focus on their recovery. Amendments to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act have come into …
Province reviews public post-secondary system to ensure long-term sustainability
The Province is launching an independent review to strengthen the public post-secondary education system and ensure it is sustainable and well-positioned to support people in British Columbia and B.C.’s economic growth. “One of the key pillars of the government’s jobs and …
Lifting trade barriers, making it easier to buy Canadian
A new agreement signed by all provinces, territories, and the federal government will break down interprovincial trade barriers, making it easier for B.C. businesses to sell products across Canada, and for people to buy Canadian-made goods. “When threats to Canada’s economic security land …
Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada
B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats Government has launched Look West, a strategic plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors to strengthen B.C.’s economy, creating good jobs …