Landlords and renters will benefit from new measures that enhance supports, while disputes continue to be resolved quickly and fairly. “Through our government’s investments in the Residential Tenancy Branch, we’ve reduced wait times for renters and landlords by an average …
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New provincial task force will focus on food security, growth, economy
To ensure B.C.’s food supply and food economy continues to grow in the face of U.S. tariff uncertainty, and to help farmers find new markets, a new Premier’s task force on agriculture and food economy has been formed.“All British Columbians want …
Legislation helps expand parks, recognize Indigenous history
Legislation has been introduced to expand three existing provincial parks and rename two parks to recognize Indigenous connections. Through proposed amendments to the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act, Enderby Cliffs Park near Salmon Arm will be renamed Tplaqín/Enderby Cliffs …
Tariff Response
Our Premier David Eby is in Washington DC to meet with the Trump White House. It is very disappointing that Donald Trump decided to announce 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum during a negotiated 30 day pause. The provincial …
New cabinet committee will protect B.C.’s economy from tariff threat
Our government remains committed to protecting and defending British Columbians. Premier Eby has created a new cabinet committee which will act as a day-to-day war room, coordinating actions across government to fight back on behalf of British Columbians and grow …
New Short Term Rental Registry
We’re launching a registry that will require anyone who wants to operate a short term rental in BC to register with the Province. Hosts must display their provincial registration number on all online listings by May 1, 2025. Listings without …
New, accessible school playgrounds open for students
Extra provincial playground funding for the seventh year means more fun for students and families in modern and safe playgrounds. In 2024, the Province is providing funding for 26 more playgrounds in 26 school districts, each receiving $195,000. This investment …
ChildCareBC’s New Spaces Fund open for new applications
The 2024-25 intake of the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is open for applications until Aug. 2, 2024. The New Spaces Fund has created thousands of new licensed child care spaces throughout B.C., improving access to child care for families. Since …
Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers
The Province has finalized regulations to provide fairness, minimum-wage measures and basic protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers in British Columbia. The regulations, a first in Canada, will come into effect on Sept. 3, 2024. They will apply to …
Hydrogen project will create jobs, fuel B.C.’s clean economy, reduce emissions
Hundreds of new jobs in the clean economy will be coming to B.C. as the Province supports a first-of-its-kind project to accelerate the build-out of hydrogen production and a provincewide refuelling network. HTEC has announced its H2 Gateway project aimed …