Forest Accord sparks cautious support and concerns
The NDP closes the Legislature for two days to spotlight the Jobs and Timber Accord, which aims to cut red tape, boost value added forestry, and create about 39 800 jobs by 2001. Critics warn against union-only silviculture work displacing students and non union workers, while calls persist for industry buy in and careful implementation.
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NDP
IWA
HCL
Highway Constructors Ltd
FRBC
Insurance changes announced by Ken Hardie ICBC
Last Thursday BC government unveiled new traffic safety measures to curb auto insurance costs. The reforms aim to shift costs to at fault drivers for the first 250 in damages and convert wage loss to net pay, while future wage losses remain gross. Courts gain discretion for structured settlements over time to reduce ICBC costs and tax impact.
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Ken Hardie
I.C.B.C
B.C
ICBC