Supporting First Nations communities in emergency situations is a priority for the Government of Canada.  First Nations communities are often vulnerable because of their remote locations, and the government is committed to ensuring everyone in Canada has access to quick, reliable emergency services.

More British Columbians can take part in sports ranging from archery to wheelchair basketball this year thanks to the BC Sport Participation Program (BCSPP), funded equally by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

In response to a number of queries, Premier John Horgan has reviewed the transcript of his remarks during the news conference of January 9, 2019 regarding the events in Unis’tot’en territory.

The Government of Canada, British Columbia and the Wet’suwet’en are committed to working together to develop and implement a framework for exercising Wet’suwet’en jurisdiction over child and family services. It is a key step towards achieving the common goal of improving child and family services for the Wet’suwet’en Nation according to Wet’suwet’en traditions and culture.

For the first time, governments in B.C. and Ottawa are aligned in their commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.