The first anniversary of a $105-million investment over three years in Fair PharmaCare deductibles and co-payments shows that the changes are making a real difference in people’s lives. “In the first three months since government made the changes to Fair …
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Indigenous human rights recognized in B.C. law with new legislation
Legislation introduced Oct. 24, 2019, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. “Today’s legislation is a crucial step towards true and lasting reconciliation,” said Premier John Horgan. “With this new law, …
B.C.’s efforts front and centre at anti-money laundering meeting
British Columbia’s world-leading legislation to end hidden ownership will be featured as part of a special meeting in Vancouver focusing on anti-money laundering strategies across Canada. “People in B.C. have paid the price for money laundering. It’s distorted our economy, …
Renters facing eviction get support through rent bank funding to Vancity
Renters facing short-term financial difficulties will soon get more help and avoid evictions with new funding for community rent banks. Rent banks provide emergency low-cost or no-cost loans to help renters facing eviction. As part of Budget 2019, the Province …
Collective efforts aim to prevent sexual violence on campus
Students, post-secondary institutions, community organizations and the Province are working together to prevent and respond to sexual violence in order to make campuses safer for everyone. The Moving Forward Together: Building Capacity to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Violence on …
Minimum wage increases June 1
B.C.’s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders will all also increase, effective June 1, 2019. Regular increases to minimum wages are one way …
New legal aid service to help more people find early resolution
The Legal Services Society (LSS) has introduced a provincewide legal aid service that will be available to people who would not normally qualify for legal aid. By reducing eligibility rules, legal aid lawyers will be able to help more people …
B.C. to study billing transparency, fairness in cellphone contracts
Frustrated by the lack of transparency in cellphone bills — from clarity about fees to the absence of plain language that makes contracts confusing — consumers want to see changes, and government is looking for information to help. The Province has …
B.C. deterring money laundering in post-secondary system
As the next step in cracking down on money laundering in British Columbia, government is working with public and private post-secondary institutions to ensure they are not targets for money laundering after being identified as one of several vulnerable sectors. “We …
More than 20,000 new homes underway for people throughout B.C.
Partnerships with organizations like the Union Gospel Mission, which is breaking ground on new housing for women and children, are behind the success of the more than 20,000 new homes complete or underway in nearly 80 communities throughout the province. …