As of June 1st, the lowest paid workers in BC have had their wages increased to $15.20 per hour. Additionally, the unfair lower wages for liquor servers, which allows these workers (mostly women) to be paid less than minimum wage, …
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Statement on Kamloops Indian Residential School
This afternoon, I had the opportunity to speak to the horrific revelations from Tk’emlups te Secwepemc last week. An Indigenous friend from Kamloops tells me, “It’s a near insurmountable task to overcome the lessons that generations of systemic racism taught …
Response to Cruise Ship Industry Concerns
This morning in the house, I responded to concerns regarding the cruise ship industry and recent US legislation that temporarily allows Alaska-bound ships to bypass Canadian ports. This measure has a sunset-clause which coincides with our federal government’s ban on …
BC’s Restart: A plan to bring us back together
On Tuesday May 25, we announced BC’s Restart Plan. This is a step-by-step guide as to how we’ll be able to come together again and resume some of the things we love, like travel, sports, gatherings, and events. Like all …
Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provide May 21 Update on COVID-19 in BC
May 21, 2021 Victoria — Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 420 new …
B.C. Youth 12+ Can Register, get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
May 20, 2021 Victoria — More than 300,000 young people between 12 and 17 years old (born in 2009 or earlier) can register and get vaccinated against COVID-19, as B.C. takes the next step to protect more people from the …
Northwestern B.C. Families to Benefit From new Child Care Spaces
May 19, 2021 Prince Rupert — More parents in northwestern B.C. will have the option to return to work, go back to school or pursue other opportunities as the Province invests in more than 225 new licensed child care spaces, …
Turning Used Plastic Into new Opportunity
May 19, 2021 Victoria — Turning plastics from old car batteries into new ones, developing artificial intelligence to sort plastics for recycling and supporting local micro-recycling facilities are among nine projects being funded under the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund. …
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity’s Statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17, 2021 Victoria — Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued the following statement recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. On this …
Heat Pumps Keep Hartley Bay Homes Warm and Cddool
May 15, 2021 Prince Rupert — You’ve probably never been fortunate enough to visit Hartley Bay, a remote village on British Columbia’s north coast accessible only by aircraft or boat. Hartley Bay is a long way from where most people live …