Reducing poverty is about more than just financial assistance Budget 2020 takes another step towards lifting 140,000 people out of poverty by increasing earning exemptions for people and families receiving income or disability assistance. This means people can increase their …
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Redesigned grant program to boost active transportation
An expanded Active Transportation Grant Program is accepting proposals to build safer, more accessible and convenient active transportation infrastructure. “British Columbians shared their strong desire to live in communities where active transportation is a safe and efficient option,” said Claire …
Vaping restrictions to protect youth
The Province will restrict vapour product access, flavours, nicotine content, packaging and advertising, and intends to increase taxes on vapour products, to protect youth from risks associated with vaping. “Some vaping manufacturers are using flavours and advertising to entice and …
Spencer welcomes funding for community counselling in Vancouver
Spencer is welcoming funding to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports in Vancouver-West End. “Transforming our mental health system means investing in services like counselling and making it easier for people to get …
New rules help end hidden ownership, crack down on criminal activity
The Province is taking the next step in its fight against money laundering and tax evasion by requiring private B.C. businesses to keep transparency records of beneficial owners. “Hidden ownership is distorting our economy and driving up our real estate …
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Province extends plastics engagement following strong public response
Because of the popularity of the CleanBC engagement about what the Province could do to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics, the Province has extended the comment period. The engagement, which was originally scheduled to close Sept. 18, has been …
NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says Andrew Scheer is making a strategic mistake by boycotting Pride events
by Charlie Smith on August 4th, 2019 NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says the Conservative leader’s decision not to attend Pride events shows that he’s not a serious contender to become prime minister.Charlie Smith Several politicians who spoke to the …
Province calls on federal government to ban conversion therapy
The British Columbia government has delivered a letter to David Lametti, federal Minister of Justice, condemning conversion therapy and is calling on the Government of Canada to add the practice to the Criminal Code.“Conversion therapy is nothing more than ignorance and …