Government
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Competition Act Changes to Criminalize Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements in Effect June 23, 2023
As of June 23, 2023, wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements will be criminal offences under the Competition Act.…
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BC Government Proposes Requirements for Speed Limiters in Commercial Trucks
The BC government has proposed changes to the Motor Vehicles Act that would require speed limiters…
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BC Government Introduces New Pay Transparency Legislation
On February 15, 2023, the BC government introduced Bill M 205 – 2023: Equal Pay Reporting Act,…
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New BC Regulations to Increase Minimum Contributions for Contingency Reserve Funds
As of November 1, 2023, new regulations will come into effect across BC that increases minimum…
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Impact of Recent EI Changes on Employers and Employees
As of December 18, 2022, the federal government has extended the length of time that individuals…
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BC Announces New Measure to Provide Tax Relief for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
The BC government has announced a new tax measure designed to provide financial support to small…
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BC Launches Mass Timber Action Plan
The BC government has launched its Mass Timber Action Plan, dedicated to promoting the adoption of…
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Health Canada’s New Labelling Requirements for Prepackaged Foods in Effect July 20, 2022
As of July 20, 2022, food manufacturers in Canada are required to add a new nutrition…
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BC Government Introduces Legislation for Skilled Trades Certification
The BC government has introduced the Skilled Trades BC Act, which if passed, will establish new…
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Healthcare Professionals in Parts of Canada Can Now Prescribe Year-Long Park Passes
Thanks to a newly announced partnership between Parks Canada and PaRx, Canada’s first national nature prescription…
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BC Employers Now Required to Provide Five Days Paid Sick Leave
As of January 1, 2022, almost all BC employers are legally required to provide a minimum…
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Government of BC Announces Permanent Paid Leave Legislation
As of January 1, 2022, all employers in BC will be required to provide a minimum…
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BC’s New Mandatory Training for Commercial Truck Drivers Now in Effect
Beginning October 18, 2021, anybody applying for a Class 1 commercial driver’s license in BC must…
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New Legislative Changes in BC for Renovictions and Rent Increases Due to Capital Expenditures
As of July 1, 2021, legislative changes have come into effect across BC which require landlords…
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Applications Open for Accelerating Manufacturing Scale-Up Grant Program
The BC government has launched the Accelerating Manufacturing Scale-Up Grant Program, which will provide $10 million…