Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is using extraordinary powers under a state of provincial emergency to keep British Columbians safe, maintain essential goods and services, and support the Province’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “B.C. is …
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Supporting renters, landlords during COVID-19
To support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supplement, halting evictions and freezing rents, among other actions.The new rental supplement will help households by offering up to $500 a month towards …
COVID-19 Support App, Assessment Tool, Consolidated information
Website with consolidated updates on provincial supports for COVID-19 and BC Govt COVID-19 app now available: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
Latest updates COVID-19 response March 17
Joint statement on Province of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:50 PM Media Contacts Ministry of Health Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement …
Transforming ICBC to deliver lower rates, better benefits
The BC Government is transforming ICBC by removing lawyers and legal costs from the system to reduce rates and substantially increase care benefits, making public auto insurance work for British Columbians again. Legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks …
New ICBC collision, glass repair programs to save costs, improve accountability.
ICBC and industry partners have worked together to redesign collision and glass repair programs to generate savings for ICBC and promote high-performing shops to serve drivers better. Once fully implemented, repair shops will be ranked by performance based on various …
Consultations begin on preventing money laundering in mortgages, corporations
British Columbians are invited to take part in public engagements on creating a central registry of company beneficial ownership, as well as modernizing mortgage broker regulation to guard against money laundering. “Money laundering in our economy must end,” said Carole …
Scientific discovery awaits students at new UBC facilities
Students from British Columbia and around the world can now study for careers in the life sciences, such as genetics, health care, conservation and ecology, in the renovated and expanded Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Laboratories at the University of British …
Attorney general’s statement on ICBC’s basic rate application timeline
David Eby, Attorney General, has issued the following statement on ICBC: “After years of the previous government’s mismanagement of ICBC, British Columbians are paying too much for car insurance. We have much work ahead to get these costs down for …
B.C. launches fund to support cleaner industry, reduce emissions
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy NEWS RELEASE B.C. launches fund to support cleaner industry, reduce emissions VICTORIA – A new CleanBC industry initiative will reduce emissions and support good jobs for people throughout British Columbia. “Our government is …