Protection from high-cost lenders in place May 1

April 29, 2022   Victoria — Financially vulnerable British Columbians will have better protections coming into force on Sunday, May 1 with new legislation to regulate lenders of high-cost credit products. “Bringing this new framework into force strengthens consumer protections …

Province strengthens Disaster Financial Assistance

April 28, 2022   Victoria — Following the flooding in November 2021, the Province is making significant changes to ensure more people, communities and businesses can access and receive increased benefits from British Columbia’s Disaster Financial Assistance program. The slate …

Minister’s statement on Police Act report

April 28, 2022   Victoria — Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to the report by the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act: “The recommendations from the Special Committee …

New service helps clarify rights under Mental Health Act

April 28, 2022   Victoria — The Province has introduced legislation that will help people experiencing a mental-health crisis better understand their rights and the supports available to them. The legislation will allow amendments to the Mental Health Act so that …

Joint statement on National Day of Mourning

April 28, 2022   Victoria — Premier John Horgan and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have issued the following statement: “Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we join with people across B.C. and Canada to remember those who did …