Apr 10, 2024
Industry Leaders Express Concerns on Scope of Bill 12
On March 14, the Province introduced Bill 12, the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act. This Bill would allow the government to sue goods and services companies to recoup costs incurred by government if products or services caused disease, injury, or illness.
TIABC, along with over 20 other business associations supported the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in a letter last week to Premier Eby and the Attorney General expressing shared concerns regarding the scope of Bill 12.
On March 14, the Province introduced Bill 12, the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act. This Bill would allow the government to sue goods and services companies to recoup costs incurred by government if products or services caused disease, injury, or illness.
TIABC, along with over 20 other business associations supported the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in a letter last week to Premier Eby and the Attorney General expressing shared concerns regarding the scope of Bill 12. The letter emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the health and wellbeing of British Columbians while highlighting potential risks associated with the current breadth of the proposed legislation. The current draft does not achieve this and has been advanced without sufficient engagement.