Government reforms to ICBC are paying off with affordable, steady rates and fiscal stability for people. ICBC is filing an application with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for no increase to basic insurance rates for the next two years, which …
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More internationally educated family doctors
More family doctors will be available to take patients and treat people as the Province expands a program that trains internationally educated doctors, so they can get licensed to practise in British Columbia. The Province is expanding the Practice Ready Assessment program, …
New SFU Medical School moving forward
A new medical school on the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Surrey campus is taking a significant step forward with the hiring of an interim dean and provincial funding to support its development. A key action in the recently released health human …
Families in B.C getting ahead as child care fees reduced
Increased reductions in child care fees of up to $550 more per child per month took effect on Dec. 1, 2022, and are helping approximately 69,000 families with the cost of child care. This is in addition to the savings of …
New Cabinet ready to take action
Last week, Premier David Eby announced British Columbia’s new Cabinet. The new Cabinet is tasked with continuing work to address key issues like cost of living, health care, housing, community safety, reconciliation, climate change, and a clean-energy economy. Quick Facts: Two new ministries are …
Annual Climate Report shows progress made in key areas
British Columbia has led the way in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles in North America, increased the number of public charging stations in the province by 50% in one year, and eliminated the largest fossil fuel subsidy in the province – just three key areas …
Action to Keep Communities Safe
The Province is making changes to help keep British Columbians safe, launching a new Safer Communities Action Plan with immediate steps that will strengthen enforcement to keep those who commit repeat violent offences off our streets, and strengthen services to build safe, …
Cost of Living Credits
Premier Eby has announced two new cost-of-living credits for B.C. residents and businesses to help people with costs. a one-time $100 cost-of-living credit for BC Hydro customers (early December) a new BC Affordability Credit, which will provide as much as an additional $164 per adult, and $41 …
New Action on Housing
Quick Facts: Stratas will no longer be able to stop condo owners from renting out their homes. New changes to the Strata Property Act will remove age restrictions in most B.C. strata buildings (55+ buildings will remain) Housing will become its own standalone …
Gig worker Survey! Have your say
Government has launched a survey to hear directly from people working in the Gig Economy. Please share widely with your networks. Survey: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/gig