I wanted to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion that has been swirling around regarding supports and services provided by the Ministry of Social Development.

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.

Changes announced April 25 by the Government of Canada to expedite and improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program are welcome news for many B.C. employers.

In today's busy world, people plan and prepare for almost anything and everything. Many of you are probably planning summer vacations, while others may be preparing to celebrate a big milestone such as a birthday, wedding or anniversary. But what about planning for your future health-care treatment decisions?

Every year, British Columbians commemorate Autism Awareness Month as a way to recognize and honour children, youth and adults dealing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Over the next decade, there will be about 1.1 million job openings in this province. British Columbians need to be ready to take advantage of these opportunities so they can support their families and contribute to their communities.

As the minister responsible for public safety, I want British Columbians to know the facts about how we're improving the DriveABLE program to better meet the needs of drivers while maintaining public safety.

The Ministry of Justice has taken immediate action on all three recommendations made in the report released by the Representative for Children and Youth.

On March 24, I had the honour of joining representatives of the K'ómoks First Nation, federal minister John Duncan and other dignitaries to sign the K'ómoks First Nation's Agreement-in-Principle.

March 22 is World Water Day, so it's a good time for all of us to think about conserving and protecting one of our most precious natural assets. World Water Day reminds us how valuable our water resources are and the responsibilities that come with being stewards of this resource.