British Columbia government plans to offer early pensions for wildland firefighters by April 1, 2026.

The British Columbia government plans to offer earlier pensions for wildland firefighters, allowing them to retire up to five years sooner than other public service workers. This initiative, announced by Premier David Eby, aims to enhance the well-being of firefighters after a challenging wildfire season in 2023. An agreement-in-principle with the BC General Employees’ Union targets implementation by April 1, 2026, benefiting most BC Wildfire Service employees.

September 16, 2024
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