By Peninsula Canada, the ARA’s preferred supplier Starting January 2022, all B.C. employees covered by the BC Employment Standards Act (ESA) are entitled to a minimum of five days of sick leave paid by their employer. British Columbia becomes the first province in Canada to legislate this level of paid leave for employees to stay home when sick […]
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Effective February 23, 2022, the purchase or lease of used zero-emission vehicles is exempt from provincial sales tax (PST). The exemption is in effect until February 22, 2027. The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the announcement by the B.C. government to remove the PST on used zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The ARA’s Ken Hendricks and Adrian Scovell
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The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) is focused on helping its members and staff keep safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation evolves, updates will be provided below with the newest information added on top. February 15, 2022 British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer Is Easing COVID-19 Restrictions Premier John Horgan and Dr. Bonnie Henry have
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