Dear Community Member —

Nowruz Moburak! The Persian New Year is upon us and I look forward to it bringing forth new light and a “new day” for all of us following such challenging years.

From fighting climate change to cutting infant/toddler child care fees to 50% by the end of the year, BC Budget 2022 reflects the choices we’re making to build a stronger BC and make life better for people. Visit BC Budget 2022 to learn more about what our government’s budget this year means for you and your family.

BC’s new economic plan has also been released. Rather than being overly focused on metrics that don’t tell the real story of how the economy works for people on the ground, StrongerBC is focused on achieving real outcomes for people and the environment. Visit StrongerBC to learn more about our Clean Growth, Inclusive Growth goals.

Pandemic health restrictions have been further relaxed and masks are now mandated to be worn only in certain settings. Visitation at long-term care facilities has been restored and restrictions on overnight child and youth camps has been lifted. Use of the BC Vaccine Card is currently scheduled to end on April 8.Free rapid COVID-19 antigen testing kits are now available for people 18+ in pharmacies throughout BC. The Novavax (non-mNRA) vaccine is now also available for people aged 18+.

— Bowinn Ma, MLA
North Vancouver-Lonsdale

P.S. As a reminder to all homeowners, Speculation and Vacancy Tax declarations are due March 31.