British Columbia
On March 23, 2020, the B.C. Government announced a $5 billion
COVID-19 Action Plan investing in the Province's people and
businesses.
The following summary of the B.C. Government's COVID-19
Action Plan for British Columbians has been created from the
following B.C. Government resources:
B.C. takes steps to support people, businesses
during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Action Plan - Provincial Tax
Changes
Support for Individuals
Financial support for British Columbians
The B.C. Government is dedicating $1.1 billion in financial
support to British Columbians.
Emergency Benefit for Workers
A new B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers will provide a tax-free
$1,000 payment to British Columbians whose ability to work has been
affected by COVID-19. The benefit will be a one-time payment for
B.C. residents who receive federal Employment Insurance (EI), or
the new federal Emergency Care Benefit, or the new federal
Emergency Support Benefit.
