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17.12.2020 / 21:15

B.C. provincial budget deficit climbs to $13.6 billion; ICBC makes money

COVID-19 spending, while the provincial economy continues to improve from the spring.On Thursday, Finance Minister Selina Robinson said the province is also expecting another $1.4 billion in revenue from the first-quarter fiscal update.ICBC, meanwhile, is forecasting a net income of $410 million, up from $86 million mainly due to savings from lower claims costs because of fewer accidents and a recovery of investment losses sustained at the end of 2019/20. B.C.’s 2019-20 budget battered by COVID-19, deficit expected to climb further “2020 has been a tough year for families, communities and our economy.

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Details released on how to apply for the B.C. recovery benefit

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.

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B.C. extends coronavirus rental benefit, ban on evictions for unpaid rent

coronavirus pandemic until the end of August.The program had been set to expire at the end of June.The province is also extending the temporary ban on rent increases and evictions for non-payment of rent.But at the end of this month, landlords will be able to evict tenants for other issues.“COVID-19 has touched all aspects of our lives and our economy.

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B.C. considers ‘transition measures’ for landlords, renters as rental supplement is set to expire

BC Temporary Rental Supplement is set to expire at the end of the month.Housing Minister Selina Robinson says the province is encouraging landlords and tenants to continue to work together to maintain payments whenever possible.In March, the province announced a rental supplement of up to $500 per month for eligible renters who lost wages due to the COVID-19 crisis. At the same time, the government announced a moratorium on evictions.

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B.C. renters told to apply for subsidy even if landlords tell them not to

The B.C. government is assuring renters they should apply for the B.C. Temporary Rental Supplement even if their landlord is telling them not to.

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B.C. government COVID-19 plan falls short of local governments’ pleas

The B.C. government is providing some support for local governments but it falls well short of what Metro Vancouver mayors were asking for.

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B.C. to outline financial support for renters impacted by coronavirus crisis

British Columbia is expected to roll out its financial relief plan for renters amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Metro Vancouver mayors call on province for cash, support for renters and landlords

Metro Vancouver mayors are asking the provincial government to cover lost revenues from community centre closures, to defer tax payments and to provide financial assistance to both renters and landlords.

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Coronavirus: B.C. housing minister says ‘help is on the way’ for renters, homeless

B.C.’s ministers of housing and poverty reduction say relief and additional supports are coming for renters, low-income residents and the homeless who are struggling to cope through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: B.C. housing minister says ‘help is on the way’ for renters, homeless

B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson announced Saturday that relief and additional supports are coming for renters, low-income residents and the homeless who are struggling to cope through the coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. works to help renters, homeowners amid coronavirus

The B.C. government is exploring ways to address concerns from British Columbians unable to afford rent or mortgage payments amidst layoffs and work stoppages due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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