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 …
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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 …
Renters to receive deposits back faster
February 7, 2020 Renters will be able to receive their security and pet deposits back in a fair and timely manner, thanks to changes made by the Government of B.C. “Renters should not have to go through a time-consuming process …
Transforming ICBC to deliver lower rates, better benefits
February 6, 2020 Government is transforming ICBC by removing lawyers and legal costs from the system to reduce rates and substantially increase care benefits, making public auto insurance work for British Columbians again. Legislation will be introduced in the coming …
Province more than doubles specialty nursing seats
Monday, January 13, 2020 The provincial government is more than doubling the number of specialty nurse training opportunities in the province by funding 1,000 seats each year at the British Columbia School of Technology (BCIT). This increase will help meet …