UBCM COVID-19: Update 3 for Local Governments

Provincial & federal stimulus packages

The federal government will provide $52 billion in direct assistance to workers amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced today. The government also committed to ensuring that laid off workers will be able to access the benefits within 10 days of applying. Workers who have been laid off, those who are sick, caretakers and self-employed workers would be able to receive up to $2,000 a month for four months. Read more

Provincial and Federal supports for homeowners, renters

Both the Province and Federal Government have announced wide-ranging measures to support households facing economic hardship due to COVID-19. Measures announced to-date address mortgage holders, renters and vulnerable populations, and include the following: Read more

Gas Tax Program Services COVID-19 Update

Please be advised that Gas Tax Program Services is open for business and will continue to deliver programming, claims and contract management during standard business hours until further notice. We are implementing a few changes to provide additional flexibility during this time. Read more

Temporary Witnessing Requirements under the Land Title Act

In support of recommendations by the BC Public Health Officer to maintain social distance, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has implemented temporary changes during these extraordinary times with respect to witnessing requirements when executing instruments under the Land Title Act. Read more

Temporary inter-city bus changes

The Passenger Transportation Board is giving commercial inter-city bus (ICB) operators the option to temporarily reduce or suspend scheduled services their licence requires them to provide. This temporary option gives bus companies the flexibility to respond quickly to changing public safety and transportation needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 25, 2020