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 …
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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 …
Better supports for people facing poverty
People experiencing poverty now have better access to income and disability assistance through a series of changes designed to give them the help they need, when they need it. “We took a careful look at the existing policies for income …
More health-care specialists, better care for British Columbians
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 New investments in the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) for sonography and cardiovascular perfusion programs will mean more graduates and better health care for people in British Columbia. “Students, health-care workers and patients have been …
Premier’s statement on New Year’s Day
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement about New Year’s Day 2020: “Tomorrow, we will wake up to a new year and fresh decade full of promise and opportunity. This is a time to reflect on our past accomplishments …
Important steps toward a cleaner, stronger B.C. in 2019
Monday, December 30, 2019 In 2019, the Government of British Columbia delivered on work to create a better and cleaner British Columbia for today and generations to come. The Province made important progress with the CleanBC plan that is reducing …