April 22, 2022 An innovative new centre for children and youth with complex health-care needs is moving forward with government approval of the project’s business plan. “This important milestone means children across the province with extraordinary health needs will have …
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April 11, 2022 (Published on March 23, 2022) Rapid antigen testing kits are free for everyone. A pharmacy should never ask you to pay for a kit. Visit your local pharmacy and ask for your testing kit. Anyone can ask for a …
The Cabinet and parliamentary secretaries
The cabinet and parliamentary secretaries are as follows: Premier: John Horgan Advanced Education, Skills and Training: Anne Kang Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training: Andrew Mercier Agriculture and Food: Lana Popham Attorney General (and Minister Responsible For Housing): David Eby Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives: …
Budget 2022 moves us forward together to build a StrongerBC
February 22, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, Punjabi, read HERE ) Budget 2022 reflects the choices government is making that are needed to build a stronger B.C. and make life better for people, by investing in B.C.’s economic, …
Service BC – Programs and Services
For Service BC – Programs and Services, visit HERE To add your voice to the Government of British Columbia’s citizen engagement activities, visit HERE ======================================================================== February 01, 2021 (Service BC welcome Health Insurance BC to provincial contact centre) As part of …
Minimum wage $15.20/hour, 5 days paid sick leave and Rules protect young workers
On June 1, 2021, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.20 an hour and the lower discriminatory minimum wage for liquor servers ending. On June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will …
Maximum Rent increase at 1.5% for 2022, Home Owner Grant information and emailed documents between landlords and tenants
September 08, 2021 B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase amount for 2022 is being set at 1.5%, based on inflation. If landlords choose to increase rent, they must provide a full three months’ notice to tenants using the correct notice of …
New supportive homes proposed in 2518 & 2538 South Grandview Hwy
February 10, 2022 The Province, in partnership with the City of Vancouver and the federal government, is beginning consultation with neighbours and the surrounding community on a proposal for two new permanent supportive housing developments in Vancouver. “Homelessness is a …
Province simplifying, strengthening paid sick leave
March 28, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, Punjabi, Tagalog, read HERE ) Amendments to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act will strengthen paid sick leave legislation to protect workers and simplify the administrative process for businesses. Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, introduced …
Province-wide restrictions AND COVID-19 Provincial & Federal Benefits
Province-wide restrictions (Translations: Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡体中文, Punjabi, French, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi) 全省限制 (繁體) 全省限制 (簡体) ਪੂਰੇ ਪਰਾਂਤ ਤੇ ਲਾਗੂ ਪਾਬੰਦੀਆਂ Restrictions à l’échelle de la province 주 전역 제약 Restricciones en toda la provincia القيود المفروضة في أنحاء …