British Columbia is expected to roll out its financial relief plan for renters amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Housing Minister Selina Robinson is set to outline details of the plan on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.
PT. Global News will stream the event live here and on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. The province unveiled its $5-billion stimulus package on Monday, which includes funding for people who are unemployed due to the pandemic and can’t afford to pay rent.
Finance Minister Carole James said Monday that the government was looking at a range of options to help renters, including expanding the Rental Assistance Program, which provides support for the working poor, and the Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters program.