BC Government is invited feedback on what people think the province should do for a COVID-19 recovery plan.
There are three ways for people to share their ideas, experiences and priorities. An online survey is the fastest and easiest way to provide answers to some important questions and give advice to the government.
People can also respond to a government paper on the recovery efforts, which was released today. Ideas and responses can be submitted to recoveryideas@gov.bc.ca
The government’s Building B.C.’s Recovery, Together plan details the economic effects of COVID-19, in particular the job losses and their impact.
Nearly half of all jobs lost due to COVID-19 have been in accommodations, food services and retail. Women, young adults and low-wage workers have all experienced relatively greater job losses, according to the paper.
“The recovery is going to be a tough task, and we need to be open to new ideas and new approaches. At the same time, core B.C. values like equity, taking care of each other, sustainability and reconciliation have not changed,” said Carole James, Minister of Finance.
“In practice, those values will take the form of more good-paying jobs, advancing reconciliation and meeting climate goals, and growing an innovative, resilient economy that works for people.”
