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March 19, 2020 Covid-19 Update

Here is latest update from Dr. Henry and Minister Dix. Please note that as of today transit users can ride buses for free and must use the rear door to enter and exit. INFORMATION BULLETIN B.C. COVID-19 response update VICTORIA …

COVID-19 Joint Information Centre Information Bulletin

For Immediate Release 2020HLTH0092-000521 March 18, 2020 Ministry of Health COVID-19 Joint Information Centre INFORMATION BULLETIN B.C. COVID-19 response update VICTORIA – The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving. The information below is current as of 3 p.m. …

Setting the Stage for Good Governance in BC

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 …

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 …

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 …