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Election Reform Engagement Closed
The online engagement about election reform is now closed. It collected the most input of any engagement in BC’s history, 180,000 site visits, and over 88,000 questionnaires completed. The results of the engagement will be compiled in the coming weeks, …
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 …
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 …
Mitzi Dean Appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equality
Dean will serve under the direction of Minister of Finance Carole James and has the following responsibilities: ensuring gender equity is reflected in government budgets, policies and programs; co-ordinating cross-government action on gender issues, including gender violence, gender equality and …
Throne Speech
Throne speech outlines clear path to make life more affordable The throne speech announced the start of the largest investment in affordable housing in this province’s history, including social housing, student housing, seniors housing, Indigenous housing and affordable …
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, …
Statement from Premier John Horgan on the passing of former premier David Barrett
“Today, B.C. has lost a giant, former premier Dave Barrett. His visionary leadership and unflinching commitment to the well-being of ordinary people around the province led to lasting change that shaped our province for the better. In just one short …
#StopOverdose funding in Victoria – support and treatment people need, when they need it
“Our government is committed to doing whatever we can to address the overdose crisis, which has devastated too many families in our community and across B.C. It is so important to be able to target resources to the communities that …