Office of the Premier
Hundreds of clean, highly skilled jobs coming to Maple Ridge
November 14, 2023 1:52 PM
A $1.05-billion partnership between E-One Moli and the governments of B.C. and Canada will bring lithium-ion battery cell production to Maple Ridge and create 450 high-quality, permanent jobs that are key to growing the province’s clean economy.
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New act streamlines credential recognition for internationally trained professionals
November 9, 2023 6:30 AM
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Agriculture and Food
Federal-provincial support helping disaster-affected farmers
October 20, 2023 10:30 AM
After an intense summer of wildfires and drought, B.C.’s farmers and ranchers are receiving additional support to repair or replace damaged infrastructure and to help with the expenses they incurred to keep their animals fed, sheltered and safe during these emergencies.
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Canada, B.C. helps farmers mitigate, adapt to climate change
October 5, 2023 9:30 AM
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Attorney General
Celebrate advocates for anti-racism, multiculturalism
October 30, 2023 8:45 AM
People throughout B.C. are encouraged to submit nominations for annual awards that recognize outstanding work in strengthening multiculturalism and fighting racism.
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Process updating Money Judgment Enforcement Act complete
November 1, 2023 2:05 PM
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Children and Family Development
Simpcw expands prevention services to urban families through new agreement
October 5, 2023 12:15 PM
Simpcw First Nation is partnering with the Province on a two-year project focused on keeping families together through connections to their culture, language, families and traditional decision-making for members who live away from home.
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Minister’s statement on Foster Family Month
October 6, 2023 10:00 AM
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Citizens' Services
Better data making life better for British Columbians
November 23, 2023 9:30 AM
A new provincial data plan is helping government make sure it has the right data at the right time to understand complex issues and make good decisions to deliver modern services to people in B.C.
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Faster internet coming to two qathet communities
October 10, 2023 11:30 AM
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Education and Child Care
Hundreds of new student spaces coming to Coquitlam
November 15, 2023 2:30 PM
A new school addition is on track to deliver more student spaces as early as the next school year in the fast-growing Coquitlam School District.
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Hundreds of new student spaces coming to Surrey
November 14, 2023 1:15 PM
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
New emergency management legislation, task force pave way for resilient communities
October 3, 2023 11:22 AM
People and communities in British Columbia will be better prepared for emergencies and disasters under the most comprehensive and progressive emergency management framework in Canada with the introduction of the emergency and disaster management act, and the launch of an expert task force on emergencies.
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Governments come together to build flood resilience in Nooksack, Sumas watersheds
October 20, 2023 1:00 PM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
B.C. making it easier to buy zero-emission vehicles
October 24, 2023 12:45 PM
British Columbia is accelerating its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets and helping more people go electric.
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Canada, U.S. make progress toward Columbia River Treaty agreement-in-principle
October 17, 2023 9:00 AM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Provincial environmental assessment certificate granted for Cariboo Gold
October 10, 2023 2:00 PM
A B.C. environmental assessment certificate has been issued to Osisko Development Corp. for the Cariboo Gold project in central British Columbia, following a joint decision by provincial ministers.
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Nuxalk, Kitasoo Xai’xais guardians appointed with park ranger authority
July 25, 2023 2:30 PM
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Finance
Speculation tax expanding to new communities to deliver more homes for people
November 22, 2023 12:15 PM
The Province is taking action to fight real estate speculation and turn more empty units into homes for people by expanding the speculation and vacancy tax to 13 new municipalities.
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More transparent job postings mean fairer work environments
October 30, 2023 8:30 AM
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Forests
Province launches made-in-B.C. conservation tool, takes further action on old-growth forest
October 26, 2023 12:30 PM
The Province is accelerating protection of B.C.’s oldest and rarest trees while benefiting communities and wildlife by launching a new $300-million Conservation Financing Mechanism – $150 million from the Province, matched by a commitment to raise an additional $150 million from the BC Parks Foundation.
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Value-added wood manufacturing expanded through collaboration
October 12, 2023 1:00 PM
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Health
Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness season
September 28, 2023 12:25 PM
The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in B.C. aged six months and older to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
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New long-term care home coming to Nanaimo
October 19, 2023 3:40 PM
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Housing
Legislation introduced to deliver more homes near transit hubs
November 8, 2023 1:50 PM
Building more homes near transit hubs is the focus of new proposed legislation aimed at speeding up the delivery of homes and encouraging more communities near the transit, services and amenities that make life better for people.
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New affordable homes coming to West Kootenays
November 10, 2023 1:45 PM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Landmark agreement supports First Nations participation in forestry
October 24, 2023 11:15 AM
The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. have reached an agreement for the Nations to acquire a 34% interest from Western in a newly formed limited partnership for $35.9 million.
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Annual report updates collective efforts to achieve objectives of UN Declaration
June 28, 2023 12:45 PM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 14 British Columbians
August 7, 2023 6:15 AM
Fourteen exceptional people who have made an outstanding provincial, national or international impact will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition and an official part of the Canadian Honours System.
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Submit a nomination for the Medal of Good Citizenship
July 25, 2023 9:30 AM
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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Hundreds of clean, highly skilled jobs coming to Maple Ridge
November 14, 2023 1:52 PM
A $1.05-billion partnership between E-One Moli and the governments of B.C. and Canada will bring lithium-ion battery cell production to Maple Ridge and create 450 high-quality, permanent jobs that are key to growing the province’s clean economy.
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Rural communities will be boosted through value-added manufacturing
November 6, 2023 9:00 AM
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Labour
Fairness coming for gig workers
November 16, 2023 1:15 PM
App-based ride-hailing and food-delivery gig workers will soon have better working conditions with new protections, including basic employment standards.
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B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest-paid workers
May 29, 2023 6:45 AM
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Mental Health and Addictions
Hospital care improving for young people in crisis in Fraser Health
November 24, 2023 10:15 AM
Young people in crisis will be better supported in hospital and when they return home through two new response teams that co-ordinate care for youth experiencing mental-health or substance-use crises in the Fraser Health region.
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Enhanced mental-health, addictions services will help First Nations in Cowichan Valley
November 27, 2023 2:15 PM
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Municipal Affairs
New vision connects rural B.C. to a stronger future
September 22, 2023 11:55 AM
The B.C. government has released StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities, a new vision that outlines investments to help build a brighter future for rural communities and the people who call them home.
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Children empowered with lifelong learning through reading
September 22, 2023 9:15 AM
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Labour Market Outlook offers exciting look into the future
November 24, 2023 11:15 AM
With approximately one million job openings expected, the Labour Market Outlook and Find Your Path tool provide British Columbians with information to identify and access future educational and career opportunities in an exciting decade.
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New act streamlines credential recognition for internationally trained professionals
November 9, 2023 6:30 AM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Enhanced support coming for British Columbians impacted by crime
October 18, 2023 3:25 PM
To support British Columbians impacted by crime, government is adding services for survivors of sexual violence and violent crime, and updating the Crime Victim Assistance Act to properly address victims’ needs.
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B.C. takes critical step to address public use of illegal drugs
October 5, 2023 10:53 AM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
People in B.C. to benefit from healthier, stronger communities through boost to non-profits
October 30, 2023 12:30 PM
People in B.C. will benefit from community support, arts and culture services, and support to find affordable housing, as the Province provides additional grants for non-profit organizations building healthier, more inclusive and stronger communities.
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Northern B.C. getting better access to nutritious food
October 12, 2023 9:45 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Influx of tourists for 111th Grey Cup will bolster B.C.’s economy
October 20, 2023 12:45 PM
To support the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, the Province is providing $3.5 million for a six-day fan festival and to create legacy projects that will benefit the tourism sector and local communities.
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More infrastructure support creates resilient tourism sector, communities
October 27, 2023 9:30 AM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Legislation introduced to deliver more homes near transit hubs
November 8, 2023 1:50 PM
Building more homes near transit hubs is the focus of new proposed legislation aimed at speeding up the delivery of homes and encouraging more communities near the transit, services and amenities that make life better for people.
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Permanent climate-resilient bridges completed on Coquihalla Highway
November 15, 2023 11:15 AM
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Province launches made-in-B.C. conservation tool, takes further action on old-growth forest
October 26, 2023 12:30 PM
The Province is accelerating protection of B.C.’s oldest and rarest trees while benefiting communities and wildlife by launching a new $300-million Conservation Financing Mechanism – $150 million from the Province, matched by a commitment to raise an additional $150 million from the BC Parks Foundation.
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Advanced aerial mapping program delivers better public data
October 6, 2023 8:45 AM