As part of 'Canada Starts Here: The B.C. Jobs Plan', to be released Thursday, Premier Christy Clark announced key steps to increase the number of post-secondary students from other countries studying in B.C.

A commitment to sustainability and renewal means students using the University of British Columbia's Biological Sciences Complex can be assured their surroundings feature not only cutting-edge technology, but also meet high standards of energy efficiency.

Taking summer courses can be a bit of a challenge for post-secondary students. After all, who wants to be sitting in a lab or lecture hall on a beautiful, sunny day. But what if classes were taking place under a towering cedar on Haida Gwaii, or at the foot of a shimmering, blue glacier near Stewart?

Thirty-six First Nations aquaculture workers will now have the opportunity to receive training in shellfish technician, supervisory and management roles, providing them with the skills needed to access good jobs in their local communities to support their families.

Our future as a province is increasingly a global future. We are more and more dependent on international trade, the ability of our local businesses to expand into other markets and our broad family ties that extend across the globe.