The B.C. government reached a milestone with the transfer of approximately 2,500 Aboriginal housing units to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong released the following statement today in response to Wednesday's 'yes' vote by Kitselas First Nation members regarding the ratification of their Agreement in Principle (AIP):

Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, announced that 51 new community projects worth over $8.5 million will increase the capacity of communities to support the integration of immigrants in B.C.

Statistics Canada released year-end export figures for 2012. British Columbia exported $31.7 billion worth of goods last year, recording sizable increases to China and India, two key markets as the province looks to diversify and expand markets for its products.

The B.C. government is providing new funding to support multicultural organizations in raising awareness and strengthening their capacity to promote and enhance B.C.'s multicultural identity.

Future health professionals in northwest B.C. will benefit from additional student spaces in the Health Care Assistant Program at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT).

The B.C. government is investing $1.5 million in two new arts programs to help cultural organizations continue to provide quality arts experiences in communities throughout British Columbia.