BC Gov News

As part of the Province’s work to develop an action plan to end gender-based violence, staff at the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) presented its trauma informed, wraparound supports and services available in Greater Victoria.

The expansion of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax will help eliminate speculative real estate practices and turn empty units into homes for people in additional communities in B.C. struggling with housing affordability.

A new tax credit will make energy retrofits for multi-unit residential and commercial buildings more affordable, saving owners 5% on retrofits to help reduce their energy use.

To better protect consumers in B.C.’s real estate market, the Province is introducing legislation that requires cooling off periods for resale properties and newly built homes.

The Government of British Columbia is undertaking consultations on possible legislation to address the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as image abuse or “revenge porn”.  

Approximately 600 instances of gendered language across 15 ministries' regulations have been updated to reflect the diversity of the people served by the B.C. government.

People buying or selling a home will benefit from a real estate industry with more efficient and co-ordinated oversight from BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA).