A renewed provincial council will advise government and track progress on CleanBC initiatives to reduce pollution and create new opportunities for people around the province. Members of the Climate Solutions Council were announced by George Heyman, Minister of Environment and …
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Government is transforming ICBC by removing lawyers and legal costs from the system to reduce rates and substantially increase care benefits, making public auto insurance work for British Columbians again. Legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that will …
Residential Tenancy Branch service portal going offline for upgrades
The Residential Tenancy Branch’s (RTB) online application services will be temporarily unavailable in order to transition to a new internal system. The current system is 15 years old, outdated and costly to upgrade. The new system will be more efficient …
Premier’s statement on Black History Month
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on Black History Month, February 2020: “Today we begin Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians here in British Columbia and across …
Minister’s statement on ride-hailing services decisions
Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, has issued the following statement in response to application decisions by the independent Passenger Transportation Board on ride-hailing companies: “British Columbians have been asking for new ride hailing services since 2012, but the …
Tax relief coming for small businesses, non-profits
Small businesses, non-profits and arts and culture organizations paying high property taxes through their commercial leases will be able to get relief through interim business property tax relief legislation that is under development. The legislation, to be introduced this spring, would give …
MSP premiums eliminated; important reminders for British Columbians
The new year marks the end of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums, saving B.C. families up to $1,800 a year and individuals up to $900 a year. While MSP premiums are a thing of the past as of Jan. 1, 2020, …
Strengthened project reviews now in force
Protecting the environment, advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Nations and offering clear pathways to approvals of sustainable projects are all part of the new way major projects will be reviewed in British Columbia. The new Environmental Assessment Act is now in …
Fish processing plants subject to stronger protections
The Province has updated and strengthened permitting requirements at fish processing facilities throughout B.C. Until recently, the fish processing industry had been largely operating under an outdated permitting regime, going back several decades. In December 2017, George Heyman, Minister of …
Government advances protection for part of Skagit River Valley
o protect the environment for people now and in the future, the B.C. government has taken steps to safeguard the Silverdaisy watershed from logging on the B.C. side of the Skagit River Valley. “Effective immediately, BC Timber Sales will no longer …