Engagement was open June 17 to July 21, 2020 On this page: Engagement summary The COVID-19 pandemic challenged and changed our province. Across B.C., we were impacted by job change or loss, health concerns, worries about how our families and communities can cope, and increasing uncertainty about the future. We made progress because of our …
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged and changed our province. Across B.C., we have been touched by job loss and change, health concerns, worries about how our families and communities can cope, and increasing uncertainty about the future. We’ve made progress because of our commitment to supporting each other and coming together as a community to …
Engagement Summary We asked for your thoughts on changes to employment standards to support people who need time away from work after facing domestic or sexual violence. This builds on the unpaid, job-protected leave government brought in spring, 2019. Before, workers trying to escape domestic or sexual violence had no job protections under the employment …
What was this engagement about? The Government of British Columbia is increasing its capacity to combat money laundering and other financial crimes that are affecting our sustainable economy. The public was asked provide feedback on the implementation of a registry of beneficial owners of private B.C. companies. A central registry would be the next …
Engagement Summary On March 8, 2018, the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health launched an inquiry into the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC). The inquiry was conducted by Mr. Harry Cayton of the Professional Standards Authority in the United Kingdom. An Inquiry into the Performance of the College of Dental Surgeons of …
Engagement Summary The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) sought input on draft priority actions from a broad range of perspectives to help update Columbia Region Action Plans. Action Plans guide FWCP investments in fish and wildlife projects, and are referenced annually by regional Boards to track progress toward implementation, set annual priorities, and guide …
Engagement Summary After a thorough public engagement and consideration of the feedback received, amendments to the Labour Relations Code were introduced on April 30, 2019. The Labour Relations Code establishes the relationships between labour and management – how workers join unions, how employers and unions interact, and how collective bargaining disputes are resolved. The last …
Engagement Summary After public engagement and consideration of the feedback received, amendments to the Employment Standards Act were introduced on April 29, 2019. The Employment Standards Act is important legislation that sets minimum standards for workplaces in B.C. However, before these last amendments, it had been 15 years since any major changes were made to …
Engagement Summary B.C. is studying a basic income approach to reduce poverty. The Province appointed an expert committee in July 2018 to study the potential for using a basic income approach in its efforts to reduce poverty and prepare for the emerging economy. This is related to a commitment in the Confidence and Supply Agreement …
Engagement Summary The purpose of this engagement was to solicit feedback from interested British Columbians, including Indigenous peoples, qualified professionals (QPs), and those who use QPs in both government and the private sector as to how the current professional reliance model is performing, and to provide suggestions as to possible enhancements or changes required. This …
