Carole James, Minister of Finance, has released the following statement on the extension of Canada’s Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program:

The Province is earmarking up to $1 billion of additional spending targeted to address COVID-19 impacts and restart plans of local governments and public transit services, conditional on matching federal contributions under a 50/50 cost-sharing criteria.

It’s hard to believe it’s been only four months since the world as we knew it changed drastically.

Starting this week, more than 80% of families and individuals in British Columbia will automatically receive an enhanced climate action tax credit.

Carole James, Minister of Finance, has released the following statement on the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program and eviction restrictions in British Columbia:

Through historic and collaborative legislation, British Columbia is the first province in Canada to create the option of benefit companies, a new way to do business that benefits people, communities and future generations.

A new online service simplifies the registration process across provincial lines, making it easier for owners to grow their business.

New legislation confirms supports for people and businesses, while responding to the fiscal impacts of COVID-19 by allowing government to run deficit budgets.