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BREAKING: BC has announced K-12 classes are suspended in BC. This is being done indefinitely and timing will be determined down the road. #COVID2019 #bcpoli

Premier Horgan says all parties are working together to figure out what happens in terms of passing emergency legislation needed. "Bringing the legislature back is inconsistent with the advice we are giving to others" #bcpoli #COVID2019

Horgan is speaking about having a quorum of MLAs come to debate the changes being announced. #bcpoli

BREAKING - Rob Fleming announces some schools will stay open to provide emergency care for children of essential workers. #bcpoli #COVID2019

Fleming says all students on track to move to the next grade will move on. Every student eligible to graduate from Grade 12 will graduate. They are working to ensure all students receive needed assessments. Province working with post sec institutions. #bcpoli #COVID2019

Fleming speaking about unique challenges for kids with special needs. #bcpoli #COVID2019

Fleming: "We don't have all the answers today. Parents and guardians are asked to talk to their kids about the steps being taken today and they are designed to best protect them." #bcpoli

Carole James announcing economic plans now. #bcpoli

James says there is no question COVID-19 will have global impacts and impacts in BC. "Our economy in BC will be impacted." #bcpoli #COVID19

James: "British Columbians can be insured that we have your back." #bcpoli

James says the federal government is speeding up EI. BC is asking for EI to be extended to those that do not qualify. #bcpoli #COVID19

James says the province isn't in a place to have plan to work with small businesses yet. "We need to take steps to care for ourselves and care for others." #bcpoli

James says the retail council says there is lots of supply available. Do not load up unnecessarily on supplies you need. #bcpoli

The province will be bringing in immediate relief and work with Federal government. Ottawa will be announcing additional measures tomorrow. #bcpoli #COVID2019

Horgan says Mike Farnworth will make announcement tomorrow about the resumption of the Legislature. #bcpoli

Fleming says the suspension of schools could go on 'for quite some time'. #bcpoli #COVID19

James: "We will have a deficit but it's too early to get into the specifics." #bcpoli

On daycares, Horgan says essential service workers need somewhere for their children to go. At this time daycares remind open. "Parents should be ready to make changes immediately." #bcpoli #COVID2019

On eviction notices, Horgan says it's on his plate now. Spencer Chandra-Herbert is revitalizing work on renters task force to get feedback on current situation. #bcpoli

Horgan says they are looking at rent supports for business owners and individuals. "We have a whole number of issues piling up." #bcpoli #covid19

Dr. Henry will update how daycares will work at 3pm. There are questions about whether daycares at schools are safe, when school instruction is not. #bcpoli #COVID2019

On camps cancellations, Fleming says many camps are already cancelled but no advice to cancel all camps. #bcpoli

Financial wish list, Horgan says the focus is expanding provisions to capture people like waiters who receive tips and are seeing those dried up. Mentions culture and hospitality sector. #bcpoli #COVID19

On how many essential workers have kids in school, Fleming says the information is being gathered now. Says it's a small portion of the school system and will have more to say. #bcpoli #COVID2019

On EHT and PST exemptions to businesses from Chamber of Commerce, James says we are looking at all the options going forward. #bcpoli #COVID19

On mixed messages at airport and concerns we were too slow to react at border, Horgan says the borders are Fed responsibility. #bcpoli #COVID19

Horgan on closing borders to US. "We are very concerned that if are coming to visit Butchart Gardens it's best the come in August and not in April." Horgan says goods need to move through border. #bcpoli #COVID19

Horgan says for most businesses cash flow is the problem. Premier says the province is working to reduce that anxiety. The province are working with Ottawa. #bcpoli #COVID19

Horgan says if businesses can keep their doors open we need to continue to do that. If you don't feel like you are at risk, you should participate in the economy. #bcpoli #COVID19

Horgan says we need to get out when the time is right to buy BC products and support business. #bcpoli #COVIDbc

On Site C work camp, Dr. Henry says precautions are in place to support workers in Fort St. John area. Says there are ways to create distance while working outside. If workers are sick, they should not be going. #bcpoli