Many British Columbians were shocked when they heard the findings of the Expert Panel on Money Laundering in Real Estate. More than $7 billion in dirty money was laundered in B.C. last year alone. About $5 billion of that went through B.C.’s real estate market, driving housing prices up and hurting families, seniors and students.

The people of B.C. work hard, and they expect a government that works hard for them. As we begin a new session of the Legislature, the first for our new government, our focus is getting results for people.

Growth in total number of classes

The completion of the What We Heard report on the Chinese Canadian Museum has me reflecting on my own family’s history in this country.

British Columbia’s forest industry is facing difficult times. In the Interior, the end of the pine beetle cut, lower prices for lumber, and back-to-back catastrophic wildfire seasons have led to a number of sawmill closures. This has created hardship for workers and uncertainty for the communities that depend on forestry for their livelihoods.

Pride brings communities together throughout our province in honour and celebration of the LGBTQ2S+ community’s hard-fought journey to attain the human rights and freedoms so many others take for granted.

Everyone has a right to live without fear of violence or discrimination, yet too many people face racism and hate as part of their daily lives.

RoadSafetyBC is responsible for ensuring drivers are medically and functionally fit to drive. The Enhanced Road Assessment (ERA) is one tool RoadSafetyBC may use to fulfil this responsibility.

The Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP) program was established in 1997, to remove alcohol-affected drivers from the road for 90 days.

This is an exciting time for British Columbians. Every day, our government focuses on improving the lives of the people of our province – your well-being, prosperity, rights and the services you rely on.