Forestry Innovation and Emergency Management Testbed launched As part of the Look West economic plan, B.C. businesses can test, deploy and scale their cutting-edge technology aimed at supporting the forestry sector and protecting communities from extreme-weather events, such as floods …
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Fall session delivers action to support growth, services, safety
Focus on powering major projects, training B.C. workers, higher-paying jobs The fall sitting of the first session of the 43rd parliament advanced key actions inside and outside the legislature to support B.C.’s economy, improve essential services and enhance public safety. …
New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness, injury
Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical treatment and focus on their recovery. Amendments to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act have come into …
Province reviews public post-secondary system to ensure long-term sustainability
The Province is launching an independent review to strengthen the public post-secondary education system and ensure it is sustainable and well-positioned to support people in British Columbia and B.C.’s economic growth. “One of the key pillars of the government’s jobs and …
Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada
B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats Government has launched Look West, a strategic plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors to strengthen B.C.’s economy, creating good jobs …
Province invests in trades training to power B.C.’s economic future
British Columbia is boosting skilled-trades training throughout the province so people can secure family-supporting jobs created through major projects. “This is about creating opportunity – giving more British Columbians the chance to train for good jobs with bigger paycheques and …
Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance
Starting Dec. 1, 2025, couples where both members receive disability assistance will receive the same support allowance as they would if they were two single people. In addition, beginning Jan. 1, 2026, couples where one partner has the Persons with Disabilities …
More families get free, faster access to family law support
More families in the Lower Mainland now have access to faster, more affordable family-law solutions through the expansion of the Early Resolution Process (ERP). “Navigating the legal process can be costly and complicated, especially during emotionally challenging times, making it …
Record number of shelter spaces opening before winter
More shelter spaces are available this winter than previous seasons, providing people experiencing homelessness in British Columbia with life-saving access to additional warm, safe indoor spaces as colder weather arrives. The Province, through BC Housing, is funding 6,486 shelter spaces …
B.C. keeps auto insurance rates low for drivers through 2027
Drivers in British Columbia will continue to benefit from affordable and stable auto insurance costs with no increase to basic rates through to spring 2027, marking seven consecutive years without an increase. “Keeping basic insurance rates low and stable is …