Engagement is ongoing Engagement summary In recent years we’ve seen a significant growth of the gig economy along with dramatic changes to B.C.’s workforce. Gig work is often associated with paid work outside of traditional employment – a full-time, permanent job with one employer – and includes app-based ride-hail and food-delivery work. We recognize that …
Phase 1 was open October 26 to December 7, 2017 Phase 2 was open April 11 to June 28, 2019 On this page: Engagement summary Phase 1: The Fair Wages Commission was established in 2017 to advise government on how to raise minimum wages with increases that are regular, measured, and predictable. Phase 2: In …
Engagement was open until May 26, 2023 On this page… Engagement Summary As B.C.’s economy continues to grow over the next decade, we are focused on ensuring our workforce remains balanced and inclusive for people living in our province. The online survey gathered feedback from April 19 to May 26, 2023 to identify barriers that …
Engagement was open September 14 to November 18, 2022 Engagement Summary To improve access to legal services for British Columbians, the Ministry of the Attorney General is planning to streamline how legal service providers are regulated. These include: The Ministry drafted an intentions paper that outlines the proposed reforms and sought feedback from the public …
Live townhalls: April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. April 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. On this page… Engagement Summary Premier David Eby and Finance Minister Katrine Conroy are hosting two live telephone townhalls—and we want you to be part of it. This is a chance to make your voice heard and share your ideas, all …
Engagement was open June 3 to July 19, 2019 Engagement Summary This engagement reviewed the current B.C. workers compensation system and looked for ways to make it more worker-centered and modernize WorkSafeBC’s delivery model. This engagement also looked at the current policies in place, through a gender and diversity-based lens. The review was led by …
Engagement was open Jun 25 to Aug 10, 2021 Engagement Summary This engagement was done in two phases: On November 24, 2021, government decided: as of January 1, 2022, employees covered by the Employment Standards Act are entitled to five paid sick leave days per year. Results Input Received Summary of Support for all options …
Engagement was open April 21 to June 17, 2022 Engagement Summary Government has been strengthening B.C.’s employment laws to better protect young people at work. The general working age has been increased from 12 to 16, and “light work” has been defined for those jobs that can be safely performed by children who are 14 …
Engagement was open May 16 to June 13, 2022 Engagement Summary The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is reviewing B.C.’s consumer protection laws to ensure that they are responsive to modern business practices, have strong protections for British Columbians – particularly vulnerable consumers – and support a strong economy. As a first step, …
Engagement was open February 17 to April 15, 2022 Engagement Summary The StrongerBC Economic Plan builds a path toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative economy that works for everyone. Just as B.C.’s communities and people grow, so will our plan. We want to keep hearing from you to help shape your future and your …
