Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government News Archive»

B.C. workers benefit from minimum wage increase

B.C.'s minimum wage will increase to $10.25 per hour on Tuesday, May 1, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid confirmed. read more

Economy Families Tuesday, May 1, 2012 8:00 AM

Legislation gives first responders peace of mind

Emergency workers will be able to access information about potential disease exposure with legislation introduced today by the Honourable Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government. read more

Families Health Monday, April 30, 2012 2:00 PM

B.C. ranked first in Canada for eGovernment

Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid congratulated B.C.'s Open Government team today for achieving the number-one ranking in Canada for eGovernment, in a new study released yesterday by the Stratford Institute. read more

Economy Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:45 PM

New timeline ensures workplace issues resolved quickly

A ministerial regulation establishing timelines for Labour Relations Board decisions will ensure timely resolution of workplace disputes, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid announced. read more

Economy Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:30 AM

B.C. first to release provincial budget as Open Data

The Province of British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to release data from its provincial budget as open data announced Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid. read more

Economy Education Families Tuesday, March 20, 2012 10:30 AM

Piece rates for hand-harvested crops remain unchanged

Following an in-depth review, piece rates for hand-harvested crops listed in the employment standards regulation will remain unchanged as the review found current piece rates are appropriate for both workers and employers. read more

Economy Families Friday, March 9, 2012 9:00 AM

Hughes delivers report on teachers' talks

The assistant deputy minister of industrial relations has issued his report to Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid outlining the likelihood of a voluntarily negotiated agreement between the BC Teachers' Federation and the BC Public School Employers' Association. read more

Economy Education Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:15 AM

B.C. earns Silver for Open Government

Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid congratulated British Columbia's Open Government team today for winning the silver medal at this year's Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Awards. read more

Economy Families Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:10 AM

Assistant deputy minister to report on teachers' talks

Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Minister Margaret MacDiarmid has instructed the assistant deputy minister of industrial relations to report on the likelihood of a negotiated settlement between the BC Teachers' Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA). read more

Economy Education Thursday, February 9, 2012 11:00 AM

Mobile app helps users locate health services in B.C.

The Province unveiled a mobile application, which allows people to locate a range of health services in British Columbia using an iPhone, iPad or iPod. read more

Families Health Monday, February 6, 2012 11:00 AM

Protect yourself while using social media

Did you know that nearly half of those who use social media don't enhance the default privacy settings on their user profiles? The first step in using social media in a privacy enhancing way is learning how to protect your personal information online read more

Economy Education Families Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:00 AM

Making Progress: Open Data

Since its inception in July, B.C.'s Open Data initiative has successfully connected and engaged British Columbians in new and more meaningful ways. read more

Economy Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:00 AM

Making Progress: Connectivity in B.C.

More citizens and communities across British Columbia are benefiting from better access to cellular and Internet service, thanks to work being done through a number of Network BC projects. read more

Economy Families Saturday, December 24, 2011 1:00 PM

Skating rink at Robson Square officially opens

Vancouver's favourite outdoor ice rink officially opens for the third consecutive winter, to once again provide skating, public events and family fun, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid announced. read more

Families Tuesday, December 6, 2011 10:15 AM

B.C. communities receive grants-in-lieu of property taxes

64 communities across British Columbia will share $16.9 million in compensation for municipal property taxes. Grants-in-lieu of property taxes are distributed as a way to reimburse municipalities for services that benefited government properties, such as sewers, roads and fire protection. read more

Economy Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:00 AM

Workers Compensation Act expands mental stress coverage

Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act were introduced in the legislature by the Honourable Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government. read more

Economy Families Health Thursday, November 3, 2011 1:49 PM

B.C. workers benefit from minimum wage increase

B.C.'s minimum wage will increase to $9.50 on Tuesday, Nov. 1, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid confirmed. At the same time, the minimum wage rate for liquor servers will increase to $8.75. read more

Economy Families Saturday, October 29, 2011 8:00 AM

Amendments introduced to strengthen privacy act

(aussi disponible en français)VICTORIA - Amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act were introduced in the... read more

Economy Families Tuesday, October 4, 2011 2:20 PM

Labour Day – recognizing B.C.’s workers’ accomplishments

Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Minister Stephanie Cadieux released the following statement in recognition of Labour Day: read more

Economy Education Families Thursday, September 1, 2011 1:30 PM

Open data signals new direction for B.C. government

With a new, citizen-focused government website, release of open datasets and proactive posting of freedom of information requests and government expenses, B.C. has become a national leader in open government, said Premier Christy Clark. read more

Economy Families Tuesday, July 19, 2011 9:00 AM