The British Columbia government announced a $500-million fund Thursday to help the non-profit housing sector purchase rental buildings and save them from “housing speculators and profiteers,” whose property flips often lead to tenant evictions. Premier David Eby said the rental protection fund will preserve affordable rental buildings for tenants who have faced higher rents or…
BC Creates $500M Fund for Non-Profits to Buy Rental Buildings, Protect Tenants
Eby Resolves to Keep Spending in New Year, Making Most of Forecast Budget Windfall
Premier David Eby took office in B.C. amid a whirlwind of spending announcements and he’s not making any resolutions of frugality in the new year. Instead he said he plans to make the most of a potential bumper surplus, undeterred by a slim growth forecast. “The focus for me is making sure the budget reflects…
BC’s New Housing Legislation, Passed With Little Debate, Worries Strata Owners
Two bills pushed through with little debate by B.C. Premier David Eby’s NDP government during the last few days of the legislative session in November are intended to solve the province’s housing shortage and affordability problems, including high rental costs. However, the new laws have many owners of condos and other strata housing worried. Bill…
BC Finance Minister Replaced in Premier David Eby’s Cabinet Shuffle
British Columbia Premier David Eby has upended his cabinet, bringing in new faces from the backbench and replacing senior cabinet ministers, including finance minister Selina Robinson. Katrine Conroy, the former forests minister, will take over the finance portfolio, while Robinson moves to post-secondary education and future skills. Robinson announced just last month that the government had…
BC Premier David Eby to Reveal New Cabinet With Health, Safety, Housing Priorities
British Columbia Premier David Eby will appoint a new cabinet today in a move pundits are saying will be a blend of old and new faces, and could also start the countdown towards an early election. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin is scheduled to swear in Eby’s cabinet during a ceremony at Government House in Victoria. Since…
B.C.’s Strong Economy, Inflation Concerns Part of Fiscal Picture, Minister Says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s strong economic performance will be a major part of today’s fiscal update, but the finance minister says she’ll also issue cautions about inflation pressures and rising interest rates. Selina Robinson says the numbers she presents as part of the province’s quarterly budget update will show an economy continuing to grow despite…
BC’s Strong Economy, Inflation Concerns Part of Fiscal Picture, Minister Says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s strong economic performance will be a major part of today’s fiscal update, but the finance minister says she’ll also issue cautions about inflation pressures and rising interest rates. Selina Robinson says the numbers she presents as part of the province’s quarterly budget update will show an economy continuing to grow despite…
Eby Announces Dedicated BC Housing Ministry, as Opposition Seeks Audit of Providers
The housing crisis in British Columbia will receive the attention of a dedicated place at the government’s cabinet table, new Premier David Eby announced, as the Opposition raised concerns about his own management of the brief. Eby, who is set to set to announce his cabinet Dec. 7, said Tuesday he would appoint the first stand-alone housing minister to…
BC Premier David Eby to Lay out Plans to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
British Columbia Premier David Eby is expected to announce his government’s plans to take on the housing affordability crisis today. It’s one of the issues Eby said he planned to tackle just moments after he was sworn in on Friday. Eby, who was housing minister before running for premier, released a housing plan during his…
In Shoes From His Father, New BC Premier David Eby Is Off and Running
British Columbia’s new Premier David Eby looked down at his shiny shoes and explained to the audience at his swearing-in ceremony that they were a tribute to his father. But the fancy footwear could just as easily symbolize how Eby has decided to hit the ground running. Eby, sworn in Friday as B.C.’s 37th premier,…
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