A partnership opportunity for Indigenous post-secondary graduates to develop their business and leadership skills also will provide British Columbia businesses with Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The partnership between the Province, the B.C. Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN), the Business Council …
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Fall session focused on working for a better B.C., delivering results for people
Making the province’s economy stronger, more sustainable, and taking action on the biggest challenges facing people in B.C. were at the core of government work, both inside and outside of the Parliament Buildings this fall. “Making life better for people …
More than 1,100 new homes coming for Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples on- and off-reserve will soon have access to more than 1,100 new affordable homes in 26 communities throughout British Columbia. The first set of homes selected through the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund includes nearly 780 off-reserve homes …
B.C. to improve social housing, while reducing pollution
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 …
Faster, better service for renters and landlords
Renters and landlords are getting more efficient service through the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB), thanks to government investments and innovations making it easier to apply for dispute resolution online and shortening wait times for both hearings and information. “As we …
Legislation opens the door to ride-hailing next year, puts safety first
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, …
Take advantage of education savings opportunities designed to save money
Education Savings Week is from Nov. 18-24, 2018. Almost 80% of job openings in B.C. over the next decade will require some form of post-secondary education. Some easy ways to plan for the future include: Receive $1,200 toward a Registered Retirement …
B.C. brings gender-affirming surgery for trans people closer to home
Transgender people in British Columbia will soon have access to publicly funded gender-affirming lower surgeries within the province, as British Columbia becomes the first province in western Canada to offer these procedures next year. “The trans community has advocated over …
Hundreds of new, affordable, student homes coming to UVic
The B.C. government is expanding on-campus housing by 25% at the University of Victoria (UVic), making it more affordable for students to get the education they need. The UVic project is the second to access the BC Student Housing Loan …
4,900 new affordable rental homes on the way for B.C. families
Help is on the way for middle-income families in 42 communities as the Province moves forward with more than 4,900 new affordable mixed-income rental homes as part of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund. “Years of inaction on the B.C. …