Government
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BC Introduces a $50 Million Relief Grant for Restaurants and Businesses Affected by Recent COVID-19 Restrictions
The BC government has launched the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant. Through this program, one-time grants…
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BC Government Announces New Programs to Support Local, Small and Indigenous Producers in the Cannabis Industry
The BC government has announced three new programs that will provide local, small-scale and Indigenous cannabis…
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Returning From Mat Leave: Insurers Stop Reset of Pre-existing Conditions Clauses for Long-Term Disability
Recently, major Canadian insurers have stopped applying the pre-existing conditions clauses for long-term disability insurance with…
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New Requirements Under Safe Food for Canadians Regulations in Effect January 15, 2020
As of January 15, 2020, fresh produce companies will be subject to new requirements under the…
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New Procedure for Expedited Hearings with BC’s Residential Tenancy Branch
Under normal circumstances, the earliest a hearing with the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) can be…
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Government of Canada Announces $100 Million Funding for Steel and Aluminum Manufacturers and Users
In 2018, the US began imposing tariffs of 25 per cent and 10 per cent on…
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2020 National Building Code to Allow Taller Wood Buildings Across Canada
The federal government has announced building code changes that will come into effect in 2020, allowing…
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Important Changes to BC’s Residential Tenancy Act Now in Effect
On April 12, 2018, the Government of BC proposed changes to the Residential Tenancy Act aimed…
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BC’s New Licensing Requirements For Builders In Residential Construction Now In Effect
Last year, the Government of BC announced a new licensing system for builders in residential construction.…
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Government of BC introduces new Fire Safety Act
The Government of British Columbia has announced that the British Columbia Fire Services Act will be…