British Columbians are invited to share their feedback as the Province continues to build a strong economic recovery that works for people. “The pandemic has been challenging, but our province has already accomplished so much in this fight, thanks to British …
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Support for child care continues during COVID-19 recovery
Child care providers and parents can continue to count on funding from the Province to support the ongoing operations of child care centres throughout British Columbia. The temporary emergency funding program (TEF) for licensed child care centres is being extended …
Minimum wage increase takes effect
To support B.C.’s lowest paid workers, the general hourly minimum wage is increasing to $14.60, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders are also increasing, effective Monday, June 1, 2020. In 2018, to …
B.C. strengthens federal commercial rent program
B.C. businesses eligible for rent support from the federal government will be protected from evictions as the B.C. government issues a new order under the Emergency Program Act (EPA). “The federal launch of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program …
Pandemic pay supports front-line health, social service workers
Health and social service workers delivering in-person, front-line care to some of B.C.’s most vulnerable people will receive a financial boost through temporary COVID-19 pandemic pay. “From care aids to domestic violence workers, to people working in corrections and others delivering …
Joint statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Premier John Horgan and Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, May 17, 2020: “On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, and every day, …
K-12 students to have optional in-class instruction on June 1
Parents will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis this school year as part of BC’s Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September 2020, provided it is safe …
Stay local, keep your community safe this long weekend
As the May long weekend approaches, government reminds people to avoid all non-essential travel in the province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and instead stay local if you do decide to enjoy the outdoors. Though some restrictions are expected …
New programs support jobs, clean up environment
The Province is supporting jobs for B.C. workers in oil and gas service companies to clean up the environment and help restart the economy. “With the support of the federal government, B.C. is taking action to accelerate the restoration of …
State of emergency extended to support COVID-19 response
As B.C. moves toward its new normal, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is extending the provincial state of emergency to support continued co-ordination of the pandemic response. “Because of our determination and sacrifices over the past months, …