The Province is creating clearer pathways for international workers coming to B.C., making it harder for predatory recruiters and other bad actors to take advantage of people.

A new BC Stats report, Sustaining Growth: Population and Demography for B.C. and Canada, has compiled publicly available statistics and data to project population growth to 2046 and highlights demographic trends for the province.

Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, has released the following statement in response to the City of Vancouver’s resolution on the Vancouver Park Board:

As part of work underway to deliver more homes for people faster, the Province has introduced new legislation to reduce construction delays and streamline processes to fund key services, infrastructure and amenities for growing communities.

Increased supports for literacy programs in B.C. will help more children access services to develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.

British Columbians now have more options to access government information and services with the recent launch of the Province’s verified account on Weibo, which removes barriers for English learners whose primary language is simplified Chinese.

Nearly $61 million in Community Gaming Grants will go to non-profit organizations throughout the province to help deliver programs that improve people’s quality of life.

Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, has released the following statement to mark World Refugee Day on Tuesday, June 20, 2023:

Newcomers, including international students and foreign workers, will soon receive enhanced supports to help them thrive in their new communities as they contribute to B.C.’s economy.

More than $12 million in new funding for public safety and environment programs will support not-for-profit organizations that are helping make life better for people throughout B.C.