The British Columbia government is launching a community crisis fund and scaling up rapid access to addiction treatment as part of a provincewide plan to stem the overdose emergency and help save lives, Premier John Horgan announced today.

The Government of British Columbia has introduced legislation to put an end to big money in politics and put people back at the heart of government decision-making.

Premier John Horgan, along with members of the Chinese community, unveiled a monument in Victoria’s historic Chinatown yesterday to recognize the contributions of Chinese Canadians.

Today’s speech from the throne sets out the new government’s vision of a better British Columbia where people come first.

The B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering began today with optimism about the new government and a new partnership.