What to Expect
This week, look for an announcement regarding public health orders as they pertain to masking and the vaccine passport. The Government of British Columbia is also likely to make an announcement regarding internet connectivity in the province.
The Week That Was
Beginning today, B.C. residents aged 60 and older will have access to free rapid antigen tests via participating pharmacy locations.
B.C. Ferries is facing a governance shake-up through the proposed Bill 7.
Solicitor General Mike Farnworth introduced Bill 11, Commercial Liens Act, which, if passed will formalize the province’s legal framework for liens related to commercial goods and services.
Orders in Council
OIC 117/2022 – Appoints David Muter as the Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship, effective April 1, 2022.
OIC 124/2022 – Appoints Thuy Pham as the Senior Ministerial Advisor in the Office of the Minister of Health for a term ending April 29, 2022.