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Hospitality Sector gets New Boost through Temporary Patio Extension
April 12th, 2022Restaurants, bars and liquor manufacturers have more time to apply to make temporary service areas permanent as they recover from the pandemic. In June 2021, the Province announced it would extend existing temporary expanded service area (TESA) authorizations until June 1, 2022, to provide time for local authorities to update their patio policies and for licensees […]
Read more...2022 Federal Budget Analysis and Recap
April 7th, 2022April 7, 2022 – Today, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the 2022 federal budget outlining the Government of Canada’s spending plans for the coming fiscal years, and revealing the current state of the government’s finances. Below, the Burnaby Board of Trade has provided some brief highlights of the 304-page budget document, including some of […]
Read more...Dr. Henry Confirms Repeal of Vaccine Card and COVID Safety Plans – April 8
April 5th, 2022Announced today, the provincial health officer has confirmed the repeal of Vaccine Card and COVID Safety Plans, adding the removal of post-secondary residencies requiring proof of vaccination. Effective Friday, April 8: Proof of vaccination will no longer be required under public health order to access businesses, events and services Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue […]
Read more...BC Government releases Action Plan to fulfill UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
April 5th, 2022The provincial government has released the Declaration Act Action Plan, developed in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples, outlining 89 specific actions every ministry in government will take to create a better province for Indigenous Peoples in B.C. “This plan is a first for any government in the world. It will drive transformative change in the […]
Read more...Helping Ukrainian Migrants Coming to Canada – Guidance for Employers
April 5th, 2022Are you an employer who wants to support Ukrainian nationals in Canada with a job? Ukrainians escaping the ongoing conflict in their country are coming to Canada, and many will need employment. Migrants can stay for up to three years and are allowed to work for the duration. The federal government has prepared a Jobs […]
Read more...Changes to Sick Leave to Remove Anniversary Tracking
March 29th, 2022March 28, 2022 — The provincial government has announced that it will be changing how the new 5 days of paid sick leave requirement is calculated to make it easier on employers. Once the legislation is passed, employers will be required to provide 5 days of paid sick leave in each calendar year. That means for […]
Read more...Provincial Government Announces Rebates from ICBC to Mitigate Rising Fuel Prices
March 25th, 2022March 25 – Today, the provincial government announced that ICBC, the public auto insurer, will be issuing rebates to drivers to help mitigate the recent rise in fuel prices caused in large part by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. Most ICBC customers with a basic auto insurance policy during the month of […]
Read more...Ending Soon – PST Rebate on Machinery and Equipment
March 24th, 2022Purchases must be made by March 31, 2022 to be eligible for this rebate. The new PST Rebate on Machinery and Equipment is a temporary measure that acts like a PST refund and allows corporations to apply to receive an amount equal to the PST they paid between September 17, 2020 and March 31, 2022 on […]
Read more...Minimum Wage Increasing June 1st, 2022 to $15.65
March 15th, 2022On June 1, 2022, the minimum wage in BC will increase to $15.65 for workers across the province. Employers should be prepared to adjust their payroll accordingly to ensure they are recognizing the higher minimum wage for work done starting June 1. This 2.8% increase is due to the minimum wage being tied to inflation […]
Read more...Repealing Mask Mandate (March 11) and Vaccine Card and COVID Safety Plans (April 8)
March 10th, 2022March 10, 2022 – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced planned changes to the mask requirement, the BC Vaccine Card, and workplace COVID Safety Plans, with all being repealed over the coming month. The Burnaby Board of Trade welcomes the news that the state of the pandemic allows us to stop requiring masks and […]
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