The Province is taking another step to tackle the housing crisis by creating a one-stop-shop approach to provincial permitting to help speed up approvals and construction to build more homes. Quick Facts: Current authorizations related to homebuilding in B.C. require multiple provincial permit applications spanning different ministries with …
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New Protections in place for Homebuyers
Homebuyers in B.C. now have better protection in the real estate market as the homebuyer protection period took effect on Jan. 3, 2023. Creating a mandatory three-business-day period to give homebuyers more time to secure financing or arrange home inspections is the …
New fund will protect thousands of renters in B.C
The Rental Protection Fund will provide one-time capital grants to non-profit housing organizations so they can purchase affordable residential rental buildings and ownership co-operatives listed for sale to protect the renters who are living there and safeguard those rental units …
ICBC files for no increase to basic insurance rates for more than two years
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Residents and Family to have stronger voices in Long-Term Care Homes
People living in long-term care (LTC) homes will have more input into issues that affect their daily lives as the result of changes to resident and family councils. The goal of improving the councils is to ensure a greater voice …
Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services Amendment Act
It was a momentous day in the Legislature as Minister Dean announced the Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services Amendment Act, proposed legislation that implements our government’s Declaration Act commitment to work with Indigenous partners to reform the child welfare system and …
New Compensation Model for Doctors
We have achieved a new payment model for family doctors to help protect, support and strengthen B.C.’s health-care system and patient care. Learn more here. Global News has called this a “seismic shift”, and we agree.