Premier Christy Clark has announced British Columbia is taking further action on real estate agent conduct, conflict of interest and housing affordability.

Eligible electric vehicles in British Columbia will now be allowed to travel in high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes throughout the province without having to meet the occupancy requirements.

At the 2016 Globe Conference on Sustainability and Innovation Premier Christy Clark announced funding of $11.9 million from the Province’s Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund for three programs aimed at promoting clean-energy vehicles, clean air and clean water.

Over the next five years, the Province is committing a total of $355 million to create upwards of 2,000 new affordable housing units across British Columbia.

Premier Christy Clark announced a $15-million grant toward the creation of a BC Music Fund to help support various activities in the music industry.

Premier Christy Clark and Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski signed a Letter of Intent committing to strengthen collaboration between the two governments and work together to pursue opportunities that are mutually beneficial for British Columbians and Yukoners.

Premier Christy Clark announced funding toward an $80-million upgrade to the undergraduate teaching laboratories at the University of British Columbia that will allow more growth and opportunity in life sciences that support a range of vibrant sectors that contribute to a diverse economy.

In a sector that is marked by rapidly changing equipment and systems, technology employees need to keep up-to-date with the latest information, skills and tools to stay competitive.