Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond issued the following statement to acknowledge the 2015 Leo Awards:

The best and brightest skilled trade and technology students from B.C. are heading to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to compete in the Skills Canada National Competition, May 27-30, 2015.

From native burial caskets to modern motels, this month's BC Job Makers features Vancouver Island businesses building investments, jobs and opportunities to keep our economy strong and growing.

Starting and running a business in Cumberland just got easier now that the community has joined 117 other B.C. municipalities in signing on to the BizPaL permitting service.

The B.C. economy will benefit from recent federal changes to the China Transit Program that make it easier for airlines to carry eligible Chinese passengers through Vancouver International Airport.

Communities throughout British Columbia are encouraged to take a look at the Open for Business Awards Best Practices Guide for winning tips from former award winners and finalists before submitting their Open for Business Awards applications.

As British Columbia works to fulfil projections of being an economic leader in Canada this year, First Nations are an increasingly important part of our success.

Business and community leaders throughout the province now have a guide for leading Business Walks in their communities.