BC NDP pledges $1,000 in COVID-19 relief to certain families if re-elected “If we were to wait until the 2020 tax returns people would not get the support until much later.
People need the help now,” Finance Minister Selina Robinson said.“This is about recognizing that you could be an electrician married to a hairstylist and the impacts of COVID have been significant in terms of your ability to do Christmas the way you would like to.”British Columbians receiving income assistance and disability assistance will be eligible for the benefit.