by The Canadian Press
Last Updated May 18, 2021 at 5:09 am ADT
British Columbia Premier John Horgan arrives before the budget speech from the legislative assembly at Legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
VICTORIA Further help is on the way for British Columbia’s struggling tourism sector.
B.C. Premier John Horgan and Tourism Minister Melanie Mark are set to announce more support today for the sector that’s lobbied the province for greater aid as it grapples with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A group of four tourism and hospitality industry associations reacted to B.C.’s budget announced last month, saying in a news release at the time that tourism-related spending was welcome, but it may not be enough to save some businesses before ongoing travel restrictions are lifted.
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One staple of the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of virtual meetings, is set to become a permanent fixture in British Columbia.
The province announced it will be adopting legislative amendments that will allow B.C. corporations, including provincially regulated financial firms, to hold virtual meetings on a permanent basis.
Last April, the government temporarily allowed companies to hold virtual meetings in response to public health restrictions.
“This temporary option has supported more efficient, flexible and accessible business practices for organizations,” the provincial government said in a statement.
As a result, B.C. will permanently dismantle the legislative barriers to electronic meetings.
B.C. landmark tourism attractions eligible for up to $1 million in pandemic grants
British Columbia Premier John Horgan arrives before the budget speech from the legislative assembly at Legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The British Columbia government is set to announce more support today for the sector that s lobbied the province for greater aid as it grapples with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito May 18, 2021 - 4:36 PM
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is offering up to $1-million grants to help anchor attractions and tour bus operators survive the pandemic and ramp up operations when it s safe to do so.
James Langton
One staple of the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of virtual meetings, is set to become a permanent fixture in British Columbia.
The province announced it will be adopting legislative amendments that will allow B.C. corporations, including provincially regulated financial firms, to hold virtual meetings on a permanent basis.
Last April, the government temporarily allowed companies to hold virtual meetings in response to public health restrictions.
“This temporary option has supported more efficient, flexible and accessible business practices for organizations,” the provincial government said in a statement.
As a result, B.C. will permanently dismantle the legislative barriers to electronic meetings.
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