The B.C. government has updated its direction to ministries, health authorities and core Crown corporations to critically review all contracts with United States companies to decrease the Province’s dependence on goods and services from U.S. suppliers. “As people are choosing to …
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B.C. strengthens supports, cuts wait times for landlords, renters
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 …
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 …
Fairness coming for gig workers
The big news I have to share with you this week is that on November 16 Minister of Labour Harry Bains and I held a press conference to announce that we will be introducing legislation to establish employment standards for …
More small-scale, multi-unit homes coming to B.C., zoning barriers removed
The Province is introducing new housing legislation to deliver more small-scale, multi-unit housing for people, including townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes, and fix outdated zoning rules to help build more homes faster. Learn more here.
Increased wages recognize early childhood educators’ vital role
Early childhood educators (ECEs) will receive another hourly raise, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, to support the essential work they do to educate and care for young children. New annual grants recognizing ECEs with specialized training will be available in …
Breakweek
Although the BC Legislature has been on break for the past two weeks, we are committed to serving the people of the province. Here are the following announcements from the government: New energy action framework to cap emissions, electrify the …
Budget 2023
Budget 2023 invests in improving health and mental-health care, creating more affordable housing, growing a clean economy and delivering more help with costs – especially for families and British Columbians most affected by global inflation. This year’s budget helps protect …
B.C. building stronger communities with $1 billion Growing Communities Fund
The Growing Communities Fund will provide a one-time total of $1 billion in grants to all 188 of B.C.’s municipalities and regional districts, which they can use to address their community’s unique infrastructure and amenities demands – such as recreation …
B.C. expanding paramedic training programs
British Columbia has announced approximately $2 million in funding to expand paramedic training programs. The funding will go toward more than 100 participants in the Justice Institute of B.C.’s primary care paramedic certificate program in Chilliwack, Kelowna, New Westminster, Trail and Victoria. This …