A new provincial funding commitment of $61 million will support local governments building capacity to meet new housing-density initiatives, including the implementation of anticipated changes to development approval processes, planning and zoning, such as small-scale multi-unit housing.

Increased supports for literacy programs in B.C. will help more children access services to develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.

The Province and the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) are working together to ensure the region’s economic development contributes to building strong, sustainable communities and delivers good-paying jobs for residents.

New funding to expand community-based literacy programs will help people of all ages learn new skills, communicate with confidence and engage fully in society.

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing has released the following statement in response to the Government of Canada announcing the removal of GST on new rental construction:

Families and seniors with low to moderate incomes have moved into 20 new affordable rental homes in Burnaby.