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Speculation tax expanding to new communities to deliver more homes for people

Wed, 11/22/2023 - 15:15
The Province is taking action to fight real estate speculation and turn more empty units into homes for people by expanding the speculation and vacancy tax to 13 new municipalities.

Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 10:30
Premier David Eby and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance:

More transparent job postings mean fairer work environments

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 11:30
All B.C. employers will need to include transparent wage or salary information on publicly advertised jobs starting in November 2023.

Thompson Rivers University reaches tentative agreement with Open Learning faculty

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 17:30
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the TRU Open Learning Faculty Association (TRUOLFA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

College of New Caledonia reaches tentative agreement with faculty

Wed, 10/18/2023 - 16:45
The College of New Caledonia (CNC) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Faculty Association of the College of New Caledonia (FACNC) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design reaches tentative agreement with faculty

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 19:00
The Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design Faculty Association (ECUADFA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

Province supporting people by increasing climate action tax credit

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 11:30
More than two million families and individuals will see more money in their bank accounts this week, thanks to the enhanced climate action tax credit.

New pension plan option will provide benefits for longer

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 16:55
Many employees in the private sector will soon have a new choice for securing their financial future with legislation that has been introduced that is in line with federal changes.

Parliamentary Secretary’s statement on National Day of Action for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:30
Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, released the following statement in honour of Sisters in Spirit vigils and the National Day of Action for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people:

Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Women’s History Month

Sun, 10/01/2023 - 10:30
Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued the following statement in honour of Women’s History Month:

Douglas College, faculty association ratify agreement under Shared Recovery Mandate

Fri, 09/29/2023 - 19:00
Faculty represented by the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) at Douglas College have ratified an agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate.

B.C. puts people first as wildfires, global economic challenges affect first quarter

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:15
B.C.’s First Quarterly Report shows the province’s economy is proving resilient amid challenges, including a devastating wildfire season, high interest rates and costs, and a slowing global economy.

Emily Carr University of Art + Design reaches tentative agreement with CUPE Local 15

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 16:45
Emily Carr University of Art + Design has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 15 under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

Parliamentary Secretary’s statement on Gender Equality Week, International Equal Pay Day

Sun, 09/17/2023 - 11:00
Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has released the following statement in recognition of national Gender Equality Week and International Equal Pay Day:

Five BCGEU faculty agreements ratified under Shared Recovery Mandate

Tue, 09/12/2023 - 13:30
Five BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) faculty agreements reached at the common table under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate have been ratified by the board of the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA).

Douglas College reaches tentative agreement with faculty

Wed, 09/06/2023 - 14:00
Douglas College has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Douglas College Faculty Association (DCFA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

Public Accounts confirms investing in people builds stronger B.C.

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 13:30
Despite global uncertainty, B.C. ended fiscal 2022-23 with a surplus and higher-than-expected revenue that the Province put to work helping people and communities with higher costs and growing needs.

Camosun College reaches tentative agreement with faculty

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 18:30
Camosun College has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

Capilano University, MoveUP ratify agreement under Shared Recovery Mandate

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 11:15
The board of governors at Capilano University and members of MoveUP have ratified an agreement reached under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

Joint statement on Vancouver Pride

Sun, 08/06/2023 - 10:30
Premier David Eby; Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following joint statement in honour of Vancouver Pride:

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