Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Earth Day:

Schools throughout B.C. will get a boost now that more funding is available for upgrades.

B.C. farmers and ranchers are being supported with a new round of funding to help prepare and protect their farms and animals from extreme-weather emergencies, ensuring people will continue to have access to local food in a changing climate.

This week, more than two million families and individuals will receive their third quarterly Climate Action Tax Credit payment.

New regulations will make it easier for people living in strata developments to request electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations where they live.

Twelve new school additions will mean more student spaces as early as the 2024-25 school year in fast-growing communities across the province.

Taking action to tackle some of the biggest challenges people in B.C. are facing was at the centre of several new pieces of legislation passed during the fall session, including the most significant housing legislation in B.C. history to deliver more homes for people faster.