StrongerBC
Protecting core services for people and building a stronger B.C.
In response to economic threats, the B.C. government is standing strong – working to offset rising costs, diversify and grow the economy, and increase access to housing and health care.
Thank you for continuing to Buy BC and Canada first, when you can. As British Columbians, we stand strong – for local businesses, for our communities, and for each other.
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Featured
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Find a doctor or nurse
We’re recruiting more health workers to provide the care you need. Sign up to be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner near you.
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Rental assistance programs
Rental assistance programs are available for those who qualify to help with rent costs.
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BC Family Benefit Bonus
Eligible families with children under 18 automatically get an extra $445 this year, on average, if they filed their 2023 taxes.
Recent Legislation
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Job-protected medical leave for serious illness
The amendment to the Employment Standards Act will provide up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period, for workers diagnosed with a serious illness or injury. This ensures employees can take time to recover without fear of losing their job.
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Delivering clean energy and the North Coast Transmission Line
Proposed amendments to the Hydro and Power Authority Act and the Utilities Commission Act will ensure electricity is available to support economic growth and enable emerging sectors like data centres, AI, and hydrogen to grow in ways that deliver the greatest benefit to all British Columbians.
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More homes for people, clearer short-term rental rules
The proposed amendments would remove barriers to small-scale multi-unit housing, clarify rules for short-term rental (STR) hosts, offer new tools to further deter people from breaking STR rules, and allow Modern Treaty Nations to apply the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act on their lands through a coordination agreement.