Residential tenancy changes that will prevent renovictions and provide renters with more security and protection come into effect on Thursday, July 1, 2021. These changes address the Rental Housing Task Force’s number one recommendation – to stop renovictions by shifting responsibility …
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Ukrainians fleeing violence get immediate MSP coverage
Displaced Ukrainians arriving in B.C. with visas issued under the federal Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) will now have access to date-of-arrival Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage. Government is encouraging those arriving in British Columbia from Ukraine under the …
Watershed restoration creates a healthier future for B.C.
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province is creating a healthier future for British Columbians by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. Premier John Horgan highlighted the …
Anti-racism data legislation report
For years, Indigenous, Black and people of colour have been disproportionately excluded from the development of government services and supports. Next month, we will be introducing BC’s first anti-racism data legislation to help show where we need to make changes …
Novavax vaccine is now available in BC
Another safe and effective vaccine is now available in BC. The Novavax vaccine is made using traditional protein-based technology. If you are 18+, this is another option for your first, second or booster dose to protect against infection and severe …
New actions strengthen diversity, equity in arts funding
More artists and arts and culture organizations throughout the province will benefit from changes to the way the BC Arts Council provides funding to support calls to action for reconciliation, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The BC Arts Council’s Extending …
ICBC relief rebate coming for drivers
The Province is announcing that B.C.’s public auto insurer will provide a one-time relief rebate of $110 to customers to ease the financial burden of increased gas prices caused by the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. This rebate will …
B.C. takes next step in balanced plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions
As people in B.C. continue to step up and become vaccinated in record numbers, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have decreased, leading the provincial health officer to lift additional public health orders. As of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask …
The Province is responding to the crucial need for more health-care workers and early childhood educators (ECEs).
Changes will be implemented for the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Skills Immigration stream that prioritizes these occupations and increases support for the care economy. “We’re taking steps to ensure the Provincial Nominee Program is meeting the needs of British …
B.C. brings back ‘stable funding’ for sexual assault response services after 2002 reversal
The province has announced $22 million in “stable funding” for community-based sexual assault response services following a reversal of support made in 2002. “Sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence have devastating impacts on survivors, and that’s why government …