The ministries of Justice and Environment this afternoon issued the following update on the Province’s efforts to support the federal government’s response to a potential marine incident off the western coast of Haida Gwaii.

The Province is providing $2.4 million to support adult literacy training programs in 90 communities throughout British Columbia this year.

Nine more school districts and more than 2,700 support staff workers have recently ratified new agreements under the B.C. government's 2014 Economic Stability Mandate.

Homelessness. Unemployment. Isolation. How can B.C. bring new solutions to address these common, complex social challenges?

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson issued the following statement in recognition of International Day of Forests:

A consultation and public education campaign on all aspects of earthquake preparedness and response will improve British Columbia's ability to act in the face of a catastrophic seismic event.

Children and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence will receive greater support through the expansion of an innovative health and safety initiative.

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, representing 14 First Nations along the west coast of Vancouver Island, has been awarded $96,200 to establish and operate a tsunami debris cleanup program.