Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell proclaimed Nov. 6 WelcomeBC Day in B.C. at the annual WelcomeBC celebration, and announced the recipients of four awards, recognizing the exceptional contributions to this province by immigrants, immigrant services and other supporters.

Today, the B.C. government and the Haisla Nation announced a framework agreement that will spur the development of another natural gas export facility in the Northwest.

The Province honoured National Aboriginal Day in British Columbia with a renewed commitment to improve post-secondary opportunities and outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples with the introduction of a new framework and action plan.

An economic development agreement signed today between the Province and Nak'azdli First Nation supports economic opportunity and provides greater certainty for the Mount Milligan Mine project over the life of its operation.

Skwachàys Healing Lodge has officially opened to provide affordable housing for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, as well as healing lodge apartments for Aboriginal individuals travelling to Vancouver for medical treatment.