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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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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More homes for people, clearer short-term rental rules
The proposed amendments would remove barriers to the development of small-scale multi-unit housing by clarifying where this type of housing must be allowed, and expand the kinds of provincial site standards that can be regulated, such as amount of buildable area on a lot, housing forms (like triplexes or rowhomes) and parking requirements.
Proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (STRAA) would also improving clarity for existing or prospective short-term rental (STR) hosts, offer new tools to further deter people from breaking STR rules, and make all sections of the Act available to Modern Treaty Nations, so that First Nations can apply the STRAA on their lands through a coordination agreement.
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New meeting rules will strengthen Indigenous, local government relations
The Province is proposing legislative amendments in response to local governments and First Nations wanting to make it easier to work together and better protect confidential and culturally sensitive information. The amendments to the Community Charter and Vancouver Charter would allow local governments to hold closed meetings when discussing culturally sensitive and confidential information shared by First Nations, and require meetings to be closed during negotiations with First Nations or other local governments.
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Stronger tools coming to protect people from credit fraud
Amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA), the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and the Motor Dealer Act (MDA) will provide B.C. consumers with stronger tools to protect against credit-related fraud and to support confident financial decision-making.