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. April 22, 2022 “This important milestone means children across the province with extraordinary health needs will …
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BC Seniors’ Guide 12th Edition is available in 9 Languages
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Join the list of Future Voters
March 25, 2021 Future Voters List BC recently created the List of Future Voters. Sign up now so you are ready to vote when you turn 18. One of the best ways young people can become lifelong voters is by …
Virtual Tour of the Parliament Buildings
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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
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