British Columbia has launched its first publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program, offering eligible residents up to $19,000 toward the cost of a… …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. boosts funding for opioid-free pain clinics supporting construction workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberB.C.’s Ministry of Health has committed $160,000 to support two specialized pain clinics that help construction workers manage chronic pain without opioids,… …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedRecruitment
Inclusive hiring: Addressing bias against Indigenous job seekers
By Ina Pace | The Squamish Chief Insights from a Métis career professional reveal how traditional recruitment methods may be excluding valuable perspectives… …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLegislation & Compliance
B.C. seeks public input on labour relations code recommendations
The British Columbia government has released the findings of its 2024 Labour Relations Code Review Panel and is asking for public feedback… …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Eby says Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard not ‘preferred’ but won’t interfere
By Wolfgang Depner British Columbia Premier David Eby said he shares the concerns of unions that have criticized the BC Ferries’ decision to… …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls
By Ashley Joannou The right of workers to strike and employers to lock them out should be preserved for the longshore industry in… …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
‘It’s like gambling’: Union at Port of Vancouver sounds alarm on grain silo explosions
By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee The union for workers at the Port of Vancouver’s grain export terminals is warning that sliding… …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour Relations
B.C. refinery worker, fired for lying about price of boots, has grievance dismissed
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen An operator at Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure’s Prince George, B.C., light oil refinery got the boot… …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
B.C.’s youth unemployment rate second-highest in Canada with 16.6 per cent in May
By Wolfgang Depner High school students walking across graduation stages this month will step into an uncertain job market as B.C. has the… …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsImmigration
B.C. reports progress in recognizing foreign credentials for skilled workers
British Columbia is making headway in helping internationally trained professionals enter the workforce, according to the first annual report from the Office… …


