There is much discussion about the ferry component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour and we would like to lay out clearly for the people of British Columbia, especially those living in our coastal communities, how much our government values the tourism industry and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Fire sprinklers are one of many important fire safety measures.

British Columbia is a natural gateway to Asia for trade and investment. Our province's ports are closer than are any in the U.S., and our competitive business environment, diverse and skilled workforce and quality of life makes B.C. an ideal place to do business.

On Tuesday, I stood in the legislature to acknowledge the great work during the past few months to determine the best path forward as we address historical wrongs by past B.C. governments against the Chinese community.

Eight years ago, our government took a significant step forward to help ensure crime doesn't pay in B.C.

The production, distribution and sale of liquor in B.C. have significant economic benefits for the Province, contributing more than $1.2 billion annually to things like health and social programs.

The ministry is monitoring and all efforts are being made to balance the budget.

The new RCMP contract is a key milestone in creating a new vision for policing in B.C. Communities can have confidence that all of the policing partners - federal, provincial, municipal, and the RCMP itself - are committed to modernizing policing in B.C. through collaboration.

In 1998, the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) failed to convince school trustees that entrenching rigid ratios and formulas in the provincial contract was the right thing to do for students or the education system.

Three years ago, our government passed a regulation making all businesses who supply packaging and printed paper to B.C. consumers responsible for collecting and recycling their products.