British Columbia

In response to demand for easier ways to report workplace incidents to WorkSafeBC, the organization has created a new online tool. Employers will now be able to complete and submit employer incident i...Learn More

The British Columbia government has launched a public survey to address consumer purchasing habits (including eCommerce) and possible impacts on vulnerable populations. The survey will focus on indivi...Learn More

WorkSafeBC is proposing changes that alter the responsibilities of the employer in providing the “equipment, supplies, facilities, first aid attendants and services required” for first aid. It als...Learn More

On May 4, 2022, the B.C. government issued an Intentions Paper which provides notice of upcoming changes to the Integrated Pest Management Regulation. The main changes impacting retail and quick-servi...Learn More

On May 5, 2022, retailers met with British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety, Mike Farnworth, and Minister of Justice, Dave Eby, about violence in retail settings. Presentations from members reca...Learn More

Beginning May 1, 2022, annual licensing and regulation for products such as installment loans and high interest (32%+) lines of credit will be required. Changes have also been made to transparency req...Learn More

For retailers who sell paint and household hazardous waste (HHW) products, Product Care will be holding public consultations on May 3, 2022 and May 5, 2022 regarding amendments to the B.C. Paint and H...Learn More

The public consultation is focused on types of work that could be deemed as too hazardous to be done by youth under the ages of 19. If a type of work is included in the regulation as ‘hazardous’, ...Learn More

On April 22, 2022, B.C. released an intentions paper outlining the government’s plans for a regulation to reduce the prevalence of single-use items. The impact of the proposed changes to the retail ...Learn More

British Columbia has released a discussion paper Public Interest Bonding Strategy for large development projects. The stated intent is to ensure the ‘polluter pays’ principle is protected. The str...Learn More