Budget 2022 reflects the choices government is making that are needed to build a stronger B.C. and make life better for people, by investing in B.C.’s economic, environmental and social strengths.

British Columbians will soon benefit from more nurses to support their health-care needs as 602 new nursing seats are being added to public post-secondary institutions throughout the province.

British Columbians will soon be able to enjoy more locally produced food, while farmers will have new opportunities to grow, thanks to regulatory supports from the B.C. government.

As of Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, 90.5% (4,509,718) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 85.6% (4,266,168) have received their second dose.

Families are benefiting from a new model supporting family law issues in Victoria and Surrey, reducing court time and helping create a less adversarial approach.

More B.C. families will benefit from quality child care, thanks to investments that will encourage early childhood educator (ECE) recruitment and retention through better access to bursaries, professional development opportunities and wage enhancements.