Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement on the passing of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein:

With the reintroduction of the Provincial Sales Tax this Monday, April 1, 2013, government will continue to support businesses as they make the transition to the two-tax PST and GST system.

Three more organizations working to combat human trafficking and domestic violence in British Columbia will receive funding for projects in their communities from the proceeds of unlawful activity.

The March 2013 petroleum and natural gas rights sale resulted in over $41 million in bonus bids, bringing the fiscal year total to over $115,240,077.

The Province is providing $39.4 million to the Peace River Region through the 2013 instalment of the Peace River Memorandum of Understanding.

The board of the Post-Secondary Employers' Association (PSEA) has ratified two support staff agreements reached under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate

New probate rules and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) are providing greater certainty for individuals who put their last wishes into writing and simplifying the process for those in charge of distributing an estate.

The government of British Columbia accepts the recommendations released by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) about the procurement process and financial guidelines of the Evergreen Line rapid transit project.

Youth with developmental disabilities will have increased support and advocacy during their transition to Community Living BC's (CLBC) adult services, as the B.C. government moves to broaden the Representative for Children and Youth mandate.