British Columbians are invited to provide input about employment standards that should be in place to support app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery workers.

With global inflation still driving costs up, families and small businesses in B.C. will get a one-time cost-of-living credit on their BC Hydro bill this fall, and a new BC Affordability Credit in January.

A series of regional in-person roundtables will be scheduled to hear directly from gig workers about their jobs and working conditions, and the unique challenges for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers in B.C.

Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, has issued the following statement in support of the B.C. Agriculture Council’s Ag Day:

Changes to employment standards will better protect young people by outlining the types of work that are suitable for those aged 16 to 18.