British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement regarding enhanced marine-response capacity:

The provincial government unveiled the Climate Leadership Plan, leading to the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next ten years, and reducing net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050.

Provincial protection of a rare glass sponge reef near Gambier Island was cause for celebration for Environment Minister Mary Polak, West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy, the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society, the Underwater Council of British Columbia and the Vancouver Aquarium.

B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak and Northwest Territories Environment and Natural Resources Minister J. Michael Miltenberger signed an agreement today committing both governments to co-operatively manage water in the Mackenzie River Basin.

Environment Minister Mary Polak, Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness and BC Park's mascot Jerry the Moose joined British Columbians to celebrate Canada's Parks Day at a fun family event at Cultus Lake Provincial Park.

After two years of engagement with industry, First Nations and local government, British Columbia is moving forward with plans for a world-leading land-based spill regime.