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People can count on some extra help through another BC Affordability Credit in their bank accounts this April.
More help on the way for B.C. families
More than 350,000 families in B.C. will get their second BC Family Benefit boost to help with the cost of living, starting immediately.
Ambulance paramedics, dispatchers ratify agreement under Shared Recovery Mandate
The Health Employers Association of BC and the members of the Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers Bargaining Association have ratified an agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate.
Joint statement on the Women’s Memorial March
Premier David Eby; Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement to acknowledge the annual Women’s Memorial March:
Ministers’ statement on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills; Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation; and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following joint statement in celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science:
B.C. introduces stronger protections against white-collar crime
People in B.C. will be better protected from investment misconduct through improvements to the BC Securities Commission’s (BCSC) ability to investigate and crack down on white-collar crime.
Community Social Services Employers’ Association reaches tentative agreement with Community Social Services Bargaining Association
The Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.
Fee update will support industrial, commercial property appeals process
An updated filing fee for commercial and industrial property owners completing their second-level appeal through the Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB) will ensure continued fair and timely results for businesses.
City of Vancouver will use new tool to help fund FIFA World Cup 2026
The City of Vancouver is the first to use a new tool to help communities cover the costs of hosting internationally recognized major tourism events.
UVic, faculty association reach tentative agreement
The University of Victoria has reached a tentative agreement with members of the University of Victoria Faculty Association under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.
Cost-of-living help on the way for B.C. families
Many B.C. families will see more money in their bank accounts starting Jan. 20, 2023, with the first of three enhanced BC Family Benefit payments.
Homeowners encouraged to prepare for SVT declarations
People with residential properties in some areas with the highest demand in the province will soon receive their 2023 speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declaration letter.
Health Employers Association of BC reaches tentative agreement with Community Health Bargaining Association
The Health Employers Association of BC has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.
Health Employers Association of BC reaches tentative agreement with Ambulance Paramedics & Ambulance Dispatchers Bargaining Association under the Shared Recovery Mandate
The Health Employers Association of BC has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Ambulance Paramedics & Ambulance Dispatchers Bargaining Association (APADBA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.
Help with costs arrives for British Columbians
Many people will have more money in their bank accounts as a result of the BC Affordability Credit.
Home Owner Grant to help people with property taxes in 2023
The Home Owner Grant will continue to cover 92% of residential properties in B.C. with the threshold set at $2.125 million for 2023.
New protections in place for homebuyers in B.C.
Homebuyers in B.C. now have better protection in the real estate market as the homebuyer protection period takes effect on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Health Science Professionals ratify agreement under Shared Recovery Mandate
The Health Employers Association of BC and the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association have ratified an agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate.
Province cancels student health fee for people fleeing war in Ukraine
On Dec. 19, 2022, the government enacted the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel International Student Health Fee Remission Regulation.
Parliamentary secretary’s statement on International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has released the following statement in recognition of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers: