Day: March 14, 2018

Empty Nests: An intergenerational solution to a complex problem

58-year-old home owner seeks young renter to share space in Vancouver. Can offer below market rental rate in exchange for occasional dog walking and garden work. No, it’s not a craigslist ad, but according to Global News, it is an example of the kind of agreements which the Empty Nests program seeks to support across […]

How the employer health tax will impact the continuing care sector

New payroll tax will impact residential, assisted living and home care providers in B.C. Announced as a part of Budget 2018, the new Employer Health Tax (EHT) announced by the B.C. government will have significant financial implications for the continuing care sector. Non-government providers in the continuing care sector had an accessible payroll of over $1.9 billion dollars as of […]