The Province is announcing significant progress at one of the negotiations taking place under the 2025 Balanced Measures Mandate.

The ministers of Environment and Parks, Tamara Davidson, and Mining and Critical Minerals (MCM), Jagrup Brar, have issued a consent order to Mount Polley Mining Corporation for a material alteration to the Mount Polley Mine to expand its Springer Pit.

Government is investing $250,000 to support six non-profit organizations in delivering initiatives that reflect the needs and priorities of British Columbia’s francophone communities.

More people will be able to stay in an affordable home near their jobs, schools and loved ones as the Province ties the annual allowable rent increase to inflation at 2.3% in 2026, down from 3% in 2025.

To address a recommendation from the auditor general, the Province has established a method for carbon modelling in timber supply reviews (TSRs). 

The Province is intending to propose changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) to give more support to families and people experiencing family violence and to offer more parenting arrangements that put children’s needs first.

Food and beverage producers and processors in British Columbia are getting help to increase sales and build export markets so the province has a more resilient and diverse economy in the future.