Federal Advocacy Update | A Message From Hac President & Ceo
Dear Members, 2023 is going to be an exciting year for HAC.We’ve laid out a three-year Strategic Plan for the Association that focuses squarely on your success (check it out here). We will be tackling labour shortages, maximizing government investment and strengthening the Association so we can continue to support you as you grow your businesses. […]
Bc Throne Speech
On Feb. 6th, B.C. Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the 4th Session of the 42nd Parliament of British Columbia. The traditional Speech from the Throne, the first for Premier David Eby’s government, focused on the key priorities he has highlighted thus far in his mandate – housing, affordability, public safety, and health care – and […]
Able Bc | Decriminalization Of Certain Drugs Faq
On January 31, British Columbia decriminalized the personal possession of small amounts of certain drugs. This means that, beginning January 31, adults will not be subjected to criminal charges for the personal possession of small amounts of certain illegal drugs, and the drugs will not be seized. Government considers this a critical step in removing the […]
Message From President & Ceo, Ingrid Jarrett
Dear BCHA Members, With the first week of 2023 already under our belt, I am encouraged by the optimism felt across our industry for the New Year. Our team and Board of Directors are excited over the initiatives and work we have planned for the year ahead and I am confident that through these efforts, 2023 […]
Important Notice For Members Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers.
The Provincial government now requires all employers to register with them before hiring foreign workers. This certification is called the Temporary Foreign Worker Act Certificate of Registration.See link below to register your business and to apply for your certificate. There are no fees but processing time are over 4 weeks so members are encourage to […]
Ministerial Mandate Letters Released
Last week, Premier David Eby issued ministerial mandate letters for all members of Executive Council (Cabinet). These provide some insight into priorities for each ministry going forward, but aren’t the only thing that guides ministerial decision-making. These letters differ from past mandate letters, in that they contain a lot more political philosophy than past letters, […]
Advocacy Win! Immigration Policy Changes To Support International Recruitment
Last week the Minister of Immigration announced two policy changes that will help hoteliers staff up for the summer. Work Permits for TFW Family Members The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), Sean Fraser and the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault announced that work permits will be extended to family members […]
Bc Quarterly Fiscal Update | $5.7 Billion Update
British Columbia ended the second quarter of its fiscal year with $5 billion more in revenues than expected earlier this year. The operating surplus was expected to be $700 million, and is now forecast to be $5.7 billion. The Hon. Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance, credited faster than expected economic recovery, reflected in the fact […]
Bill 42 | Behind The Curtain
Finance Minister Selina Robinson spoke extensively to the Provincial Sales Tax Amendment Act during last week’s Committee Stage debate of Bill 42. MLA Peter Milobar (Kamloops-North Thompson) serving as the Critic for Finance brought up hotels many times throughout his remarks, as well as his disapproval of the MRDT. Minister Robinson and MLA Milobar discussed […]
Advocacy Win | Changes To Bc Pnp
On November 17, a series of changes were made to the BC Provincial Nominee Program’s (BC PNP) Skills Immigration streams. The changes include updating the Skills Immigration registration scoring system to increase immigration to regions outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District. People with experience working or studying outside of the Metro Vancouver Regional District may […]