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As businesses return to more normal operations during Phase 2 of B.C.’s Restart Plan, WorkSafeBC officers may call or visit to evaluate how businesses are protecting workers from COVID-19 in their workplace. WorkSafeBC has developed these frequently asked questions (FAQs) – they outline what can be expected from an inspection. Read the FAQs here. For […]

In the past two weeks, British Columbia and other jurisdictions have begun the process of re-opening various sectors of the economy – and in a responsible and cautious manner, implementing various health and safety protocols. BC’s New Car Dealers were identified early on as providing essential services that were important to maintain during the COVID-19 […]

The COVID-19 crisis continues to have a profound impact on British Columbia, Canada and the entire globe. Besides the immediate health crisis, the pandemic is having a significant effect on the global economy – and the auto industry is no exception. Many consumers are feeling the economic sting of the pandemic and this has affected […]

As British Columbia prepares to enter Phase 2 of its economic restart plan, the Province welcomes the release of the initial set of WorkSafeBC guidelines that will help businesses and organizations develop their plans to reopen safely in the coming days and weeks. “These guidelines are an important step in B.C.’s economic restart process, as […]

A review of ICBC’s financial situation since the start of the provincial state of emergency shows both positive and negative financial impacts on ICBC’s bottom line. With almost no capital reserves to withstand fluctuations and volatility in the markets, it is too early to determine whether the pandemic will result in benefits to pass on […]

With all that is going on in the world, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate all of our recipients from this year’s Distinction Awards. Though we were unable to celebrate in typical fashion, due to the postponement of the 2020 Vancouver International Auto Show, award recipients were honoured in several categories. The categories […]

BC’s Restart Plan lays out a series of steps that we will take together to protect people and ensure that BC can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before. Read the plan here.

As we continue to battle COVID-19, I want to use this space to offer reflection on the current state of affairs, but also – where possible – inspire hope and instill some sense of normalcy, as long as it remains within the recommendations of Dr. Bonnie Henry and the public health authorities. With spring in […]

COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on both public health and the economy – and the automotive sector is certainly no exception. As we continue to go through this critical period in history, it is imperative that we listen to the expert advice from our Canadian Public Health Authorities so we can keep our loved […]

It is an unprecedented time in BC, across Canada and around the world, as we all grapple with the COVID-19 health crisis. Concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus have mounted and we as a society have had to come to terms with the severity of the situation and establish our new normal, at […]