Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Teresa Wat issued the following statement as Ben Stewart announces his intent to leave the position as B.C.’s Special Representative in Asia:

While British Columbia is not a well-known exporter of jingle bells, nutcrackers or mistletoe, the province does spread cheer during the holiday season with other festive exports.

The B.C. government’s commitment in the #BCTECH Strategy to improve access to capital is paying off as B.C. tech companies are taking advantage of the Province’s venture capital programs to reach new levels of growth.  

Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism issued the following statement in response to new reports of racist flyers distributed in Richmond.

Five B.C. multicultural champions were recognized Nov. 18, 2016, before friends, family and their peers at the seventh British Columbia Multicultural Awards. The awards recognize British Columbians whose exceptional work helps bring diverse cultures together by embracing diversity and promoting multiculturalism.

Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia is Nov. 13-19, 2016, a time to celebrate B.C.'s rich, cultural mosaic. Margaret-Anne Enders is one of five multicultural champions profiled this week.

Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia is Nov. 13-19, 2016, a time to celebrate B.C.’s rich, cultural mosaic. The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society is one of five multicultural champions profiled this week.

Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia is Nov. 13-19, 2016, a time to celebrate B.C.s rich, cultural mosaic. Nana’s Kitchen & Hot Sauces Ltd. is one of five multicultural champions profiled this week.

Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia is Nov.13-19, 2016, a time to celebrate B.C.’s rich, cultural mosaic. Jorge Salazar is one of five multicultural champions profiled this week.