Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO), has released the following statement in response to Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson’s injunction decision:

The B.C. government is investing $4.5 million to help rural businesses and communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Province is amending regulations to allow email as a method of service between landlords and tenants, making it easier for people to participate in the dispute resolution process.

The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) to support the Province's COVID-19 pandemic response.

A new employer representative, Lorna Pawluk, QC, has been appointed to WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for a two-year term, bringing to the job a strong background and a long track record of advancing worker health and safety.

The Government of British Columbia is supporting post-secondary students, staff and faculty with new changes that offer more financial flexibility for public post-secondary institutions (PSIs) impacted by COVID-19.

Successful applicants of the new Small Farm Business Acceleration Pilot Program are receiving funding for farm infrastructure and equipment to help them grow their farm businesses and support local food supply and rural economies.

The ministries of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; Health; and Municipal Affairs; in conjunction with WorkSafeBC; six local governments and the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) have launched an education campaign to reduce COVID-19 transmission in ski communities.