Streamlining processes to reduce barriers, cut red tape, foster innovation and create a more supportive, business-friendly environment in B.C. are the goals as the Province launches an ease-of-doing-business review. “We are listening to B.C. businesses as we work to ensure …
Strong Communities
The B.C. Liberal government is putting families last. They have refused to address our province’s shameful record of child poverty, which has remained the worst in the country for a decade. They have neglected critical services like education and health care, and have created a province where fewer young people have the opportunity to succeed. New Democrats are working to create a more fair and inclusive society, because we believe that no one should be left behind and denied the opportunity to succeed.
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Province strengthens response to combat downtown street crime, disorder
Businesses in British Columbia will be better protected against property crimes with the launch of a new public-safety initiative focused on addressing street disorder and non-violent offences. The new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement (C-STEP) program will boost police efforts tackling …
Housing targets deliver more than 16,000 homes, new priority communities added
More people are finding homes as the Province and municipalities boost housing delivery through targets, with new communities joining the program.Housing targets have delivered 16,130 net new homes, built across the first 30 priority municipalities. In 2023, the Province implemented the Housing Supply Act, which enabled …
Affordable homes open for seniors in Burnaby
Seniors in Burnaby are moving into 155 new affordable rental homes with the opening of Dania Gardens, a new six-storey housing building offering a vibrant community for seniors to thrive.“B.C. is an extraordinary place, but rising global costs mean many seniors …
Construction begins on student housing at SFU, more child care on the way
Students, staff and the surrounding community are one step closer to more on-campus supports at Simon Fraser University (SFU) – Burnaby as construction starts on a new student residence and will begin later this year on a new child care facility. “A …
Province moving forward on short-term rental rules
The Province is providing an update on short-term rental registration (STR) numbers and deadlines ahead of the one-year anniversary of new restrictions to crack down on illegal listings and open up more long-term homes for people.By May 1, 2025, all …
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 …
Budget 2021
Budget 2021 is about helping people now and creating the conditions for a strong economic recovery. Together, we’ll make health care better; create new opportunities for people; help BC businesses hire and grow; and we’ll invest in infrastructure to create …