Below you will find a summary of financial supports that are available to support people and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. New and updated information is highlighted. (Current as of: March 30, 2020) HOUSING Support Description How to Access ⚡ …
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March 19, 2020 Covid-19 Update
Here is latest update from Dr. Henry and Minister Dix. Please note that as of today transit users can ride buses for free and must use the rear door to enter and exit. INFORMATION BULLETIN B.C. COVID-19 response update VICTORIA …
COVID-19 Joint Information Centre Information Bulletin
For Immediate Release 2020HLTH0092-000521 March 18, 2020 Ministry of Health COVID-19 Joint Information Centre INFORMATION BULLETIN B.C. COVID-19 response update VICTORIA – The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving. The information below is current as of 3 p.m. …
A Reminder to be Kind During This Stressful Time
I am heartened by the number of posts on social media that remind us to be kind to each other during this stressful time. I want to add some words of support to the frontline workers. Be you cashiers, immigration …
My Community Office is observing Covid-19 social distancing protocols
Dear Friends; My Community Office is observing Covid-19 social distancing protocols. While our office will be limiting in-person meetings as part of managing the COVID-19 virus, we will continue to provide services for constituents via phone and email contact. We want …
Groundswell Alternative Business School
Climate change. Artificial intelligence. Globalization. The gig economy. These are trends that are transforming work as we know it. More and more people are employed as temporary independent contractors without prospect of benefits, job security or pensions. What are we …
Community Social Services Awareness Month
March is Community Social Services Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge the important and tireless work of community social services workers throughout the province. It’s an opportunity to build greater recognition and understanding of the critical roles these services …
Setting the Stage for Good Governance in BC
With democracy in retreat in so many places around the world, it’s so important that we continue to strengthen our democracy here in British Columbia. By getting big money out of politics and working collaboratively with the our Green Party …
Legislation to ensure ICBC surpluses benefit drivers
Monday, March 2, 2020 The Province is poised to introduce legislation that will prevent any B.C. government from directing ICBC to make payments to government from its excess optional insurance capital. This will ensure that any future surpluses remain with …
Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone
For Immediate Release 2020FIN0008-000290 Feb. 18, 2020 Ministry of Finance NEWS RELEASE Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone VICTORIA – Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of …