As part of Budget 2014, the Ministry of Advanced Education budget is projected to be $1.951 billion in 2014/15.

British Columbia is a recognized leader in research, and for developing and growing innovative technology companies, and is a destination for technology investment.

It is often said that governments don't create jobs - that is the role of the private sector. But governments can indeed support innovators and B.C.'s burgeoning technology sector is a prime example.

On the second day of Premier Christy Clark's second Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea, and the Philippines she will be meeting with a Tokyo-based company called DeNA.

The month of May is Asian Heritage Month, and I'm pleased to celebrate

the contributions of Asian-Canadians to shaping our province and making it what it

is today.

From a welder working at an industrial manufacturing plant to a craftsperson who has perfected a new wood design, British Columbia's future is fuelled by the talent, experience and hard work of skilled individuals throughout the province.

Post-secondary education is one of the most important investments that students, their families and taxpayers can make. On this Student Day of Action, it's important to recognize how active taxpayers are in supporting B.C. students' success.

This week, B.C. joins countries around the world in celebrating International Education Week. B.C. has taken important new steps to build on our long standing overseas relationships and generate new ones.