People in B.C. work hard every day. The way I see it, our job as government is to make sure people have the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their families. Because with more opportunities, we succeed together.

Too many people in B.C can’t find a family doctor, or are forced to wait long hours in emergency rooms in the evenings and on weekends to access the care they need.

I recently introduced the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Amendment Act, 2018, which will set new interim targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions on the way to reaching our goal of an 80% reduction in GHG levels from 2007.

British Columbia has a long history in mining, from the first coal mines on Vancouver Island in the mid-1800s, through the Cariboo gold rush, to the modernized mines of today, mineral exploration and mining have remained a foundational industry of the province.

Since 1986, British Columbia has joined other provinces in proclaiming Education Week to recognize and celebrate the important work happening in our schools. This year, Education Week takes place from April 23-27.

Earth Day is a time for us to think hard about what kind of world we want to leave for our children and grandchildren.