Today's update includes:

  • General Updates
  • Bill 10 Receives Royal Assent
  • Expanded Settlement Services for Newcomers | Resources Available!
  • Celebrate Pride Month | Become Rainbow Registered!
  • Kelowna Pride and Tourism Kelowna Celebrate Pride Month with Partnership
  • Access Wage Subsidies for Student Workers
  • Reminder | New Worker Health & Safety Orientation Checklist
  • Read Summer 2022 InnFocus Magazine!
  • #LyttonStrong | Give Back to Help Rebuild
  • British Columbians Invited to Share 2023 Budget Priorities | Connect with Our Team
  • News - See more below!
  • BC | Canada News
  • World News
  • Industry Trends
  • Tipping Our Hat to Industry!
  • BCHA Energy Specialist, Dylan Tomlin, Wins FortisBC Energy Specialist Program Award!
  • Cheers to Our Industry Colleagues, Ginger Brunner and Judy Frankel, on their Promotions!
  • Mark Your Calendars
  • Comment Card | Thoughts and Comments from Our Industry
  • Last Laugh | A Little Something to Make Our Members Smile
Bill 10 Receives Royal Assent
On June 2nd, 2022, Bill 10 - 2022: Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022 received Royal Assent, officially marking its affect. Under the new amendments, the BC Labour Relations Code allows single-step certification of unions where the union can demonstrate support of 55% or more of the bargaining unit.

This is not the first time BC has operated under a single-step certification regime. A two-step certification process has been in place in BC since 2001, but historically, the province has alternated between single and two-step certification processes. Single-step certification simplifies the process, making it easier for unions to become certified.

Under the new regime:
  • If 55% or more of employees in a workplace indicate their intent to unionize by signing union membership cards, a union will be certified and no further vote is required.
  • If between 45% and 55% of employees sign union membership cards, a second step consisting of a representation (secret ballot) vote is required and a majority must vote in favour of representation by the union for certification.

We understand the impact this will have on our members. We encourage our members to reach out to our team directly should they have any questions at communications@bcha.com.
Expanded Settlement Services for Newcomers | Resources Available!
Are you considering hiring Temporary Foreign Workers, Ukrainian refugees, or other newcomers to Canada?

  • Step 1: Connect with BCHA's Workforce Specialist, Alison Langford!
  • All BCHA Members receive a complimentary workforce assessemnt to understand the hiring options available to them!
  • Send her a brief email introducing yourself to alison@bcha.com to get started!
  • Step 2: Ensure newcomers success by connecting them with the supports they need to settle in your community.
  • The Government of Canada recently announced an investment of more than $14 million to help newcomers settling in small and rural communities across the Prairies. The Resettlement Assistance Program allows newcomers to access essential services that help with language training, finding employment and connecting to their communities.
  • Find out how to access free newcomer services near you | Find a Service Provider
Celebrate Pride Month | Become
Rainbow Registered!
In addition to being National Indigenous History Month, June presents another opportunity to celebrate diversity as we recognize Pride Month.

Create a welcoming and inclusive environment at your hotel by applying for the Rainbow Registered Accreditation Program. Developed by Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce and Tourism HR Canada, the program sets a stringent set of standards to ensure LGBT+ customers and staff feel safe, welcome, and accepted.
Kelowna Pride and Tourism Kelowna Celebrate Pride Month with Partnership
An exciting way to mark Pride Month! After working together for several years to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Kelowna Pride Society and Tourism Kelowna are happy to announce a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to officially continue this work.

  • attract more visitors from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to positively impact the local economy year-round.
  • increase participation and support of events that positively contribute to the visitor experience and quality of life of residents.
  • work together to educate residents and visitors on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, as well as, the importance of supporting businesses within the community.
Access Wage Subsidies
for Student Workers
Aimed squarely at the tourism and hospitality sector, the Propel Student Work Placement Program is helping the hardest-hit sector recover from the devastating impacts of the pandemic.

Funded by the Government of Canada through the Student Work Placement Program, Propel offers Canadian tourism and hospitality businesses a subsidy on each qualifying student’s wages.
The wage subsidy is available for employers who hire students enrolled at a recognized post-secondary institution for a paid position to fulfil the co-op or internship component of their program.
Register now for the info session on Thursday, June 23 at 10:00 am PST. 
Reminder | New Worker Health & Safety Orientation Checklist
go2HR’s health and safety professionals have developed a customizable New Worker Health and Safety Orientation Checklist to make your summer season orientations easy. The checklist covers the regulated health and safety training topics, in addition to a variety of restaurant-specific examples to get you started.
 
By following a consistent approach to orientation training, you can be confident that you are communicating your workplace responsibilities, hazards, and procedures to all new hires.
Read Summer 2022 InnFocus Magazine!
The latest issue of InnFocus Magazine, BC's quarterly print and digital hospitality publication, is out now! The issue features can't-miss content with an array of insightful articles from industry experts and leaders, including:

✔ What Motivates Employees?
✔ Achieving Gender Equity
✔ Borders Are Open - Who Should We Reach?
✔ Saving Money on Insurance
✔A Novel Solution to the Labour Shortage
✔ Tackling Food Waste | Food Waste Prevention
✔ Leader of the Future: Savannah Cannatella
✔ Hotelier Feature: David Rooper

And much much more!
#LyttonStrong | Give Back to Help Rebuild
The Fort Berens Estate Winery team, located in the neighbouring community of Lillooet, was deeply moved by the devasting loss in Lytton. Along with the support of many community-minded sponsors, the Fort Berens team is launching a $125,000 fundraising campaign to help with the rebuilding of Lytton. All the funds raised will go towards a legacy project rebuilding the Lytton community outdoor pool. This fundraiser has a silent auction, individual donations, and the opportunity to purchase a special fundraiser wine.
Want to support Lytton? Here's How:
  • Donate to the fundraiser via this link. In addition to wine sales, there will be a silent auction with unique and experiential items, a 50/50 raffle, and the opportunity to donate directly online. 
  • Share details about the fundraiser with your networks. Access a variety of different web and social media graphics here. 
  • The special edition wine is available for direct online purchase here. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to rebuilding Lytton. 
British Columbians Invited to Share 2023 Budget Priorities | Connect with Our Team
People in British Columbia are asked to share their ideas and priorities to help make life better for people, businesses, and communities, as government plans Budget 2023. 

The British Columbia Hotel Association will be engaging with government and invites our industry members and accommodators to share their priorities ahead of the session.

Please connect with communications@bcha.com to share your priorities, suggestions, and ideas. We look forward to hearing from our members and doing all that we can to ensure the needs of our industry are protected and advocated for.
Industry News & Quick Links
Tipping Our Hat to Industry
BCHA Energy Specialist, Dylan Tomlin, Wins FortisBC Energy Specialist Program Award!

The BCHA couldn't be happier to share that our very own Energy Specialist, Dylan Tomlin, has won the Achievement in Energy Efficiency Goals Award by FortisBC!

Many of you have come to know Dylan through our GoGreen program. Over the past two years, Dylan has worked directly with properties across BC, assessing their current energy efficiencies and outlining opportunities for cost-savings and energy conservation.

This award is a result of that important work, as Dylan was able to surpass our initial goal of 50 energy assessment/reports, going far beyond the expectations of his role.

We are so proud to have Dylan as part of our team and celebrate this substantial win!
Cheers to Our Industry Colleagues, Ginger Brunner and Judy Frankel, on their Promotions!

It's no secret, our partners at go2HR have an exceptionally talented team, and two of their team members just received promotions!

  • Ginger Brunner has been promoted from Senior HR Specialist to Manager, Industry Human Resources!
  • In addition to providing HR support for BC tourism and hospitality employers, Ginger will also be leading go2HR's mental health team, working with their outstanding Workplace Learning Coaches - Psychological Health & Safety, and developing their partnership with CMHA BC.
  • Judy Frankel has been promoted from Manager of Communications to Director of Communications!
  • Judy has decades of experience in broadcasting and communications and will continue leading the development of tools and information to support BC's tourism and hospitality community!

Congratulations to Ginger, Judy, and the entire go2HR team!
Mark Your Calendars
May 26 - June 4
Host: Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI)
Penticton - Fri, June 17: RSVP
Wednesday, June 8 | 8:30 AM  4:30 PM
Partner: Tourism Industry Association of BC Special Offer – Save $100 with promo code TIABC40.
Comment Card
Industry Celebrates Kick-off of Pride Month!
Marriott Makes Historic
Step toward Inclusion
Canada Digital Adoption Grant
Summer Travel Boom
Last Laugh