The British Columbia government will invest $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to make B.C.’s social housing stock more energy efficient, less polluting and safer, while significantly reducing heating costs for residents. In making the announcement, Premier John Horgan …
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Legislation introduced Nov. 19, 2018, by the provincial government will allow ride-hailing companies to enter the B.C. market next year, while putting priority on safety for passengers. “This is milestone legislation that gets ride-hailing right for B.C.,” said Claire Trevena, …
‘X’ gender identity now recognized on government ID
British Columbians who do not identify as male or female will have the choice to display an X as a third option in the gender field of their B.C.-issued driver’s licence, identity card, birth certificate and BC Services Card. “Since last …
Province tables human rights commission legislation
Government has introduced legislative amendments to the Human Rights Code that will re-establish a human rights commission for B.C. to promote and protect human rights for all British Columbians. “As we see what’s happening around the globe, it has never …
Temporary and extreme weather response shelters open in B.C.
With colder weather already hitting parts of the province, the Government of B.C. is opening additional shelter spaces to ensure people experiencing homelessness have access to a safe and warm place to stay. “Temporary and extreme weather shelters are crucial to …
Qualified professional legislation to restore public trust in natural-resource decision-making
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Government, Green caucus work together on housing affordability
The Government of British Columbia and the B.C. Green Party caucus have come to an agreement to ensure support of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act, a key piece in the government’s plan for housing affordability in B.C. “We are …
22,000 new licensed child care spaces to help B.C. families
Thousands of families struggling with the shortage of quality child care will benefit from the 22,000 new licensed spaces coming over the next three years. “Parents are struggling to find quality, affordable child care, and it’s time we made the …
Statement from Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation on racist vandalism
Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has issued the following statement on the recent defacing of signs in the Kamloops area: “The Government of British Columbia denounces and condemns in the strongest possible terms the racist vandalism of …