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  • Remote execution of legal documents allowed during pandemic

    Source:
    Ministry of Attorney General
    Date:
    May 22, 2020

    New Emergency order means documents like wills can be executed without the usual “in person” requirements. The order is effective as of May 19, 2020. 

  • “Returning to Work During the Pandemic” webinar: May 20, 2020

    Source:
    People's Law School
    Date:
    May 19, 2020

    A free, 25 minute webinar with employment lawyers to answer common questions about returning to work. From 12pm to 12:45pm, May 20, 2020. 

  • Canada-U.S. border to remain closed for another month

    Source:
    CBC NEWS
    Date:
    May 19, 2020

    The Canada-US border will remain closed for at least another 30 days.

  • You can take the BC COVID-19 Survey

    Source:
    BC Government
    Date:
    May 19, 2020

    How has COVID-19 affected your life, your family and your future? Complete the B.C. COVID-19 survey before May 31st to help inform the government's response to the pandemic and ensure British Columbians have the resources and information they need.

  • B.C. announces part-time, voluntary return to school June 1

    Source:
    CBC NEWS
    Date:
    May 15, 2020

    B.C. Premier John Horgan says some children will start to return to classrooms on a part-time, voluntary basis beginning June 1.

  • The public can now watch Court of Appeal hearings over Zoom

    Source:
    Court Of Appeal
    Date:
    May 15, 2020

    Starting Friday May 15, 2020, you’ll be able to watch live Court of Appeal hearings that are now taking place over Zoom. See Updated Notice to the PublicRegarding Access to Court Proceedings During the COVID-19 Pandemic for instructions on how to view the hearings. 

  • Students can apply for COVID-19 emergency aid beginning Friday

    Source:
    CBC NEWS
    Date:
    May 14, 2020

    Students who saw their job prospects dry up because of the pandemic are eligible for $1,250 a month from May through August. The benefit also is available to students who have jobs but are making less than $1,000 a month.

  • Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) Applications Open Friday May 15

    Source:
    Government of Canada
    Date:
    May 13, 2020

    The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides financial support to post-secondary students, and recent post-secondary and high school graduates who are unable to find work due to COVID-19. This benefit is for students who do not qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) or Employment Insurance (EI). From May to August 2020, the CESB provides a payment to eligible students of either $1,250 for each 4-week period, or $2,000 for each 4-week period if you have dependents or a disability. Applicants must have a CRA account. The federal government is accepting applications beginning 6am EST on May 15, 2020.  Applications to the CRA can be submitted online or by phone.

    See the Government of Canada website for further CESB details

  • Seniors to receive up to $500 one-time COVID-19 payment

    Source:
    CBC NEWS
    Date:
    May 12, 2020

    Seniors Minister Deb Schulte said today that seniors who qualify for Old Age Security (OAS) will be eligible for a one-time, tax-free payment of $300, and those eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will get an extra $200.

    Those eligible for both will receive $500.

     

  • BC premier Horgan answers questions about B.C.'s restart plan

    Source:
    CTV News
    Date:
    May 9, 2020

    VANCOUVER - Two days after unveiling a first look at the province's restart plan, the premier answered frequently asked questions about what's next for B.C.

    John Horgan spoke during a digital "town hall," hosted on Facebook Friday afternoon. In the brief period since the plan was announced, MLA and moderator Bowinn Ma said, the province has received "about 900 questions."

    • Is it safe to reopen at this time?
    • Will the ban on rent increases continue?
    • What will the long-term impact of COVID-19 be?
    • How will physical distancing be enforced when kids go back to school?
    • Is it safe to take public transit?
    • What will the province do to guarantee sick pay?
    • What's next for our borders?