Local government leaders in the Peace River and the Province have signed a new Peace River Agreement, announced Premier Christy Clark and Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and MLA'sMike Bernier and Pat Pimm.

As part of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, Premier Christy Clark announced $305,000 for shipbuilding and ship repair training programs for students at Camosun College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available to eligible British Columbians in Thompson Nicola Regional District areas E, I, M and N, including Cache Creek, Merritt, Logan Lake, and Lytton, who may have been impacted from the major flooding that occured this past weekend.

New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant and Premier Christy Clark met in Vancouver today to discuss co-operation in areas of mutual interest, including job creation and economic growth.

Agreements reached between the government of B.C. and Pacific NorthWest LNG establish the path to a final investment decision on the project and set the stage for a potential US$36-billion investment in Northern B.C. that will likely be a key driver of jobs and economic activity in the province.

Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement:

While in Prince George, getting a first-hand update on the Little Bobtail Lake wildfire, Premier Christy Clark is reminding the public to do their part to prevent wildfires during the May long weekend.

Premier Christy Clark introduced the team providing government with expert advice and recommendations as British Columbia begins developing a new climate action plan that will build on its climate successes.