Thoughts on BC Politics and More

In reading the following post, you may wonder, as did I, how an individual could possibly remain in business with multiple stop work orders – especially relating to asbestos removal.   WHY is the provincial NDP government allowing someone with over SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN UNPAID FINES ... contempt of court charges for continued violations ... and multiple stop work orders to continue in business. HOUSE ARREST in a pig-eye!   This individual, and others like them, should be forced to serve multiple week sentences in the same asbestos laden facilities they are forcing employees to work in ... and people living in neighbouring homes to be in contact with!     VANCOUVER : ( COUNCIL OF CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATIONS ) Labour advocates are calling on the province to require asbestos removal companies to be licensed after a serial offender was sentenced to house arrest for exposing workers and residents to harmful materials. ...

A public engagement on British Columbia’s workers’ compensation system ... how to shift the system to become more worker centred ... as well as how to increase worker and employer confidence, is open for feedback. The public and interested stakeholders are invited to share their views at meeting taking place around the province. People will be able to submit written feedback by email to Info@wcbreview.ca -- or by filling in a questionnaire online. Details of the engagement process and a link to the questionnaire can be found here : Public hearings will be held in 14 communities -- anyone wishing to present their views in person is asked to book a time in advance, using the email address above or by phoning toll free to 1 (833) 633-6790. These meetings will be open to the public, and half the times will be reserved for injured workers to ensure their views are heard about what an improved workers’ compensation system should look like. Dates and locations for these...