A committee of special advisers is being appointed to review the Labour Relations Code to ensure British Columbia’s unionized workplaces support fair laws for workers and businesses, and are consistent with the labour rights and protections enjoyed by other Canadians. …
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The British Columbia government is directing changes for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to bring about an end to its financial crisis, while keeping rates affordable for B.C. drivers, Attorney General David Eby announced. “ICBC was created to …
First innovation commissioner to champion B.C.’s tech sector
British Columbia’s thriving tech sector will have a new voice in Ottawa and abroad, following Alan Winter’s appointment as the province’s first innovation commissioner. “We’re thrilled to have Alan Winter take on this newly created role of innovation commissioner, and …
Liquor Distribution Branch begins preparing for retail and online non-medical cannabis sales
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is aiming to open the first government-operated non-medical cannabis retail store by late summer, and has begun exploring an e-commerce model to offer online sales to the public. This follows the announcement by the …
B.C. communities hardest hit by overdose crisis supported through community action teams, funding
Eighteen B.C. communities hardest hit by the overdose crisis are the first to get the support of on-the-ground community action teams (CAT) and dedicated funding as part of government’s escalated response to the overdose crisis. “This bold, new approach is …
Statement on Generics 2.0: Reduced generic drug pricing
Health Minister Adrian Dix has issued the following statement regarding Generics 2.0: Reduced generic drug pricing: “British Columbia is a proud member of the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance and held a leading role in negotiating reduced national drug pricing that led to …
You’re invited: Community Office Open House – Saturday December 9th
You’re invited to join George Heyman, MLA for Vancouver – Fairview and his team at their annual community office open house. Please join us to catch up or connect for the first time. The event …
Help shape the 2018 electoral reform referendum
British Columbians can now provide input to help shape next year’s provincial referendum on electoral reform as part of the How We Vote public engagement. Today through Feb. 28, 2018, British Columbians can visit engage.gov.bc.ca/HowWeVoteto learn about the characteristics of voting systems used …
Participate in the BC Poverty Reduction Strategy
The poverty rate in B.C. is among the worst in Canada. Too many people are struggling to make ends meet, earn a living wage, or find and keep affordable housing. Too many families are suffering without basic necessities, relying on …
Local election reforms take big money out of politics
Campaign finance reforms announced today by the British Columbia government will limit the influence of big money on local elections, putting people at the centre of community politics and decisions. “With this legislation, people can be confident that their local …