One year of building a stronger B.C. for everyone

As the one-year anniversary approaches of the majority mandate, Premier John Horgan and the B.C. government are delivering on commitments to build a stronger B.C. for everyone.From supporting people with the BC Recovery Benefit to the largest ICBC rate savings ever, the government has already made a difference in people’s lives during the pandemic and beyond. “It’s an understatement to say people have been through a lot over the past year. Even as the future feels uncertain for many, I want British Columbians to know: we will always keep working for you,” Premier Horgan said. “We’re going to keep delivering real progress on helping families with the cost of living, improving the services people need and supporting people to build a secure future.”

The government has taken historic steps to keep people healthy and safe through the global pandemic by: helping more than 2.7 million British Columbians with the BC Recovery Benefit that provided up to $1,000 for families and single parents, and up to $500 for individuals; getting British Columbians vaccinated in the largest immunization plan in B.C.’s history, with approximately 90% of eligible people receiving at least one dose; keeping people safe during the pandemic with $900 million in new funding for testing, contact tracing and personal protective equipment; and embarking on permanent paid sick leave for all, with British Columbians currently having their say on shaping the plan to ensure people do not have to choose between going to work sick or losing wages. Providing better care for people in their communities is critical to building a stronger, healthier province. ..Source: mail.google.com