People with developmental disabilities who are eligible for Community Living BC (CLBC) services will get support to return to the workforce and increase their digital literacy. The support comes from a $10-million investment from the Province to expand contracted employment …
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Fee cap keeps new child care spaces affordable
A cap on fees for new child care facilities receiving the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) will help keep new child care spaces affordable for B.C. families. “Our Childcare BC plan is working to make life more affordable for …
Province doubles CleanBC home energy retrofit rebates
The Province is doubling CleanBC Better Homes retrofit rebates for select home-heating and energy-efficiency upgrades to support B.C.’s economic recovery and help British Columbians save on energy costs. “With many people continuing to work from home due to the pandemic, …
The BC Recovery Benefit Arrives on December 18th
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Fiscal update shows continued impact of pandemic on B.C.’s economy
The Fall 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update confirms the forecasted provincial deficit at $13.6 billion, which includes an additional $2 billion for new COVID-19 supports for British Columbians through B.C.’s Recovery Benefit and Recovery Supplement. The Province’s third economic and …
Poverty reduction grants support local governments
Local governments will have the opportunity to apply for the second round of the Province’s Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program grants to help develop local strategies and solutions to address poverty. As part of TogetherBC, British Columbia’s Poverty Reduction …
First British Columbian vaccinated, COVID-19 immunizations begin
Today marks the first day of British Columbia’s provincewide COVID-19 immunizations, the most comprehensive vaccine program to ever be delivered in B.C. Over the coming days, approximately 4,000 health-care workers in British Columbia will be rolling up their sleeves to …
Anti-racism work boosted by economic recovery plan
The Province is further increasing resources to address racism and expand multiculturalism throughout B.C. as part of the economic recovery from COVID-19. “One of the most devastating side effects of COVID-19 has been the increase of racism and hate crimes …
Applications for $1,000 B.C. Recovery Benefit will begin soon
A majority of British Columbians will get a lift with the launch of the B.C. Recovery Benefit, enabling many families and individuals to receive the benefit by the end of the year. “As 2020 draws to a close, we look …
Throne speech highlights actions to protect health, livelihoods
Today’s speech from the throne focused on the immediate actions government is taking to protect British Columbians’ health and livelihoods from the threat of COVID-19. The speech arrived at a time when new treatments and vaccines herald better days ahead, …