Learn More: http://naigcouncil.com/ The provincial government welcomed members of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council to Victoria with an announcement of $3.5 million in support for the 2020 Games bid by the Songhees First Nation. “I’m happy to support …
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Current Public Engagements
B.C. government has put a concerted emphasis on involving British Columbians in the programs, policies and services that directly affect their lives. As a result the Citizen Engagement Team was formalized within Government Communications and Public Engagement to help ministries create engagement …
April Constituency Report
Update on Speculation Tax
Further details have been released in regards to the Speculation Tax. For full press release go to here. Rates: A rate design that will see British Columbians who are subject to the tax, paying lower rates than owners from outside …
Current Engagements
For current public engagements, go to www.engage.gov.bc.ca and choose the topic you wish to make a submission for. Some of the current engagements are: Poverty Reduction (October 30, 2017 – March 30, 2018) ICBC Rate Fairness (March 5, 2018 – April …
The First Seven Months – Affordability
I have heard many times from people in my riding, that some of the biggest challenges they face are finding affordable housing – whether they are seniors, youth looking for their first apartment, or families of any age, everyone deserves …
Expanded Supports for Agreements with Young Adults (AYA) Program
As part of Budget 2018, and coming into effect as of April 1, 2018, the government increased needs-based funding for AYA by $250 and up to a maximum of $1,250 per month for those eligible. Adding an extra year of …
Working For You – Budget 2018
Budget 2018 puts people first, and makes life more affordable Read more: http://bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2018/ Over the next three years, this budget will put us on a path to: A universal child care program, and create 22,000 or more, spaces for child …
Minimum Wage Set to $15.20 by 2021
The BC government has endorsed the Fair Wages Commission recommendations (report) to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2021. The increases are spaced out over the next 4 years: June 1, 2018: $12.65 an hour ($1.30 increase) June 1, …
#EndStigma and #StopOverdose
The provincial government is investing $322 million over the next three years to save lives, end stigma and improve access to services for people struggling with addiction. This campaign is part of government’s commitment to combat the overdose crisis and …