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Here are some things I'd like to share with you from the past week:
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B.C. takes action ahead of summer wildfire season
As B.C. transitions into warmer, drier summer months, we’re taking action to help keep people and communities safe from wildfires.
This includes introducing an accommodation allowance of $200 per night for those fleeing from wildfires, having interact e-transfer direct deposit payment options for people who need help securing accommodation during large-scale evacuations, and updating the EmergencyInfoBC website to improve user experience.
These changes help give people more options to find suitable accommodation for themselves and their loved ones during times of crisis.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024FOR0028-000909
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New regulations streamline pathway for international credentials
Internationally educated professionals will soon have a more streamlined, efficient and transparent process to get their credentials recognized in B.C.
For too long, skilled professionals from around the world have come to our province hoping for a better life, only to find roadblocks in their way.
With the new regulations, professionals can start working in their fields faster, providing the services our communities need.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PSFS0022-000907
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Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers
We’ve finalized regulations to provide fairness, minimum-wage measures and basic protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers in British Columbia.
All companies should be providing basic fairness like minimum wage for their workers, and everyone working hard to support their families should have basic protections.
These regulations include things like a minimum wage for engaged time, a minimum per-kilometre vehicle allowance, covering workers through WorkSafeBC, making sure workers are shown the location and estimated pay associated with a job before workers accept it, fair “deactivations” and suspensions, and making sure 100% of the tip goes to the worker.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024LBR0011-000900
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Automation, robotics help farmers strengthen food security
B.C. farmers are accessing new technology through federal and provincial government funding to grow their businesses and increase production to help strengthen food security in the province.
The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program (delivered by Innovate BC) is helping farmers adopt new technology, such as automation, robotics and innovative growing, packing and storage solutions.
These advances are increasing food production and helping combat labour challenges.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024AF0020-000902
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Growth in Burnaby powered by clean, affordable electricity
BC Hydro will construct more than $1.25 billion in capital projects throughout Burnaby over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid, and provide clean power for homes and businesses in growing communities.
In Burnaby and communities across B.C., these construction projects will create thousands of good jobs over the next decade and ensure that people have access to clean, affordable and reliable electricity.
These new construction projects are forecast to support 10,500 to 12,500 jobs on average annually, and will increase and maintain BC Hydro’s capital investments as major projects such as the Site C hydroelectric dam are completed.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024EMLI0030-000898
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Mental Health Support for the Wildfires
Are you experiencing distress from the current wildfires in Canada? Kids Help Phone offers 24/7, free, confidential, bilingual e-mental health and wellness support to anyone affected by extreme weather in Canada. However you’re feeling, wherever you are, you’re not alone.
Learn more at: https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/current-wildfires-in-canada-how-to-get-mental-health-support/
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Canadians of South Asian Heritages Museum Questionnaire
The Province has launched a public engagement to inform the vision for a new museum or cultural centre in B.C. This museum or cultural centre will highlight the histories, cultures, and contributions to British Columbia from Canadians of diverse South Asian heritages.
Anonymous feedback from engagement activities, such as this survey, will be compiled and analyzed to identify themes to form a public What We Heard report.
Participate here: Canadians of South Asian Heritages Museum Questionnaire
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Funding for Net-Zero grant applications are open
The Foundation for Environmental Stewardship has opened up their grant application for Cycle 2 of Funding for Net-Zero!
Funding for Net-Zero offers $2,500 - $15,000 grants to student-led projects across Canada, that reduce emissions at their schools (grades 6-12).
If you are a student or educator interested in net-zero initiatives, you can apply for funding. Applications are open now until September 12th.
Learn more at: https://nowfornetzero.org/funding/
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I'm here for you
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about any provincial issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you.
My office can be reached at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake
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Provincial Government Resources
Visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated for your influenza and COVID-19 vaccination info
Call 811 for free-of-charge provincial health information and advice.
Call 211 for free, confidential, multilingual service that links people to resources for help. Burnaby Family Doctor Resources
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