Premier Christy Clark made the following statement in response to David Loukidelis’ recommendations to government on how to improve freedom of information policies and procedures and records management practices in response to the Privacy Commissioner’s Oct. 22 report:

The Province of British Columbia is creating a $100-million venture capital fund as it builds the foundation for a comprehensive technology strategy aimed at stimulating growth in the fast-moving sector, creating jobs and strengthening a diverse economy.

Tech sector entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders are invited to grow their businesses by being part of the conversation at B.C.’s first #BCTECH Summit, taking place Jan. 18 – 19, 2016, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Skaters strapped on their skates and took to the ice to celebrate the opening of Vancouver’s landmark Robson Square ice skating rink.

Service BC is expanding the services it offers by partnering with the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (SDSI) office in Grand Forks.

The B.C. government is distributing approximately $17.3 million this month in compensation for municipal property taxes to 56 communities around the province.

British Columbia is proud to recognize Nov. 1-7, 2015, as National Technology Week.

As we gather together to give thanks during this holiday weekend, the B.C. government is encouraging everyone to take the simple step of registering their decision to be an organ donor.

Families and communities with high-speed Internet access will benefit from $139,941 in upgrades as part of up to a $10-million investment by the B.C. government that will speed up and expand their Internet service and remove bottlenecks.