Community organizations that have experienced or are at risk of experiencing hate-motivated crimes will benefit from grants to enhance security measures and make repairs.

Amna Shah, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Multiculturalism Week, Nov. 17–23, 2025:

Effective immediately, new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for health-care providers to spend with patients.

An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance structure, operational efficiencies and financial controls has identified improvements that are necessary to ensure the emergency-dispatch service remains financially sustainable for local governments.

Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care; Annie Smith, executive director at McCreary Centre Society; B.C. Association of School Business Officials; B.C. Teachers’ Federation; CUPE BC; B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils; First Nations Education Steering Committee; Métis Nation B.C.; and the First Nations Schools Association have issued the following statement about substance-use education and prevention in B.C.’s K-12 system: 

Families throughout B.C. will have access to new and expanded programs that support healthy relationships and prevent domestic violence, thanks to new funding that enhances community-led intervention services.