People in B.C. who witness or experience a racist incident can now call a new helpline to receive trauma-informed, culturally appropriate support in more than 240 languages.

The Province has released initial research findings into barriers experienced by Indigenous Peoples and racialized people in the public service, schools and health care.

On June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour.

Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in recognition of Anti-Racism Awareness Week, May 27-June 2, 2024:

The final legislative session for the 42nd parliament delivered action to help people in B.C. with new laws and measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, delivering more homes for people with middle incomes and improving public health care.

Premier David Eby and representatives from Meta, Google, TikTok, Snap, and X have issued the following statement:  

The Province is continuing to take action to keep people and communities safe through new initiatives that help to combat gangs, fight organized crime, and stop criminals from bringing violence and toxic drugs into communities.