Since release of the BC Jobs Plan, B.C. has added 47,100 jobs as a result of a gain of 77,500 full-time positions combined with a loss of 30,300 part-time positions (as of February 2013).

British Columbia has a great education system. We have skilled teachers and high levels of student achievement. But as good as it is - education must keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

Education is a key issue for many British Columbian families, and our government shares this priority. Our goal is to offer the best education possible for our young people.

Every year, the Fraser Institute's ranking of schools prompts discussion and debate about what makes a great school.

Our government is proud of the work nurses do for British Columbians and their families. We understand and respect the challenges they face each day in the workplace.

B.C.'s labour laws and workplace safety standards apply to all workers regardless of their nationality or immigration status.

Over the past year, the B.C. government has paved the way for transforming the justice system into one that is timely, transparent and balanced.

When travelling long distances, it's necessary to turn around to see how far we've come. With this in mind, let's look at what's changed in our justice system since government issued a green paper a year ago on the challenges facing B.C.'s justice system - challenges that many other jurisdictions are struggling with as well.

Our government continues to place a high priority on improving services for seniors. We have followed through on our commitment to establish an Office of the Seniors' Advocate.

Despite the economic challenges governments around the globe are facing today, and the impact the global financial uncertainty has on a trading province like ours, British Columbia's Balanced Budget 2013 reaffirms our government's support for agriculture.