Thirty eight First Nations individuals will receive forestry-specific training and work experience through a $500,000 Labour Market Sector Solutions (LMSS) partnership between the B.C. government, the First Nations Forestry Council and industry partners.

The Province confirmed today that the International Post-Graduates (IPG) pilot project, conducted over the last three years, will become a permanent category of the Provincial Nominee Program.

The B.C. government is supporting social innovation by investing $181,500 for research and curriculum development to increase training and employment opportunities and supports through a labour market partnerships agreement with Enterprising Non-Profits.

New revenue-sharing agreements ensure 14 member bands of the Nlaka'pamux Nation will benefit from the expansion of the Highland Valley Copper Mine (HVC).

NAMCO BANDAI Studios Inc. announced from Japan that its new subsidiary, NAMCO BANDAI Studios Vancouver Inc., will start operations in June.

A new agreement between the B.C. government and the Ktunaxa Nation Council will support economic development and job creation in the West Kootenay region and provide benefits to the Ktunaxa Nation in advance of a treaty.

Minister Rich Coleman announced changes that will help support rural agency stores, while continuing to build on recent revisions to the current liquor laws in British Columbia.