Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for October 2023:

The Province is celebrating Apprenticeship Recognition month as a record number of people have registered as apprentices in B.C., closing a crucial skills gap, and benefiting the economy.

Early childhood educators (ECEs) will receive another hourly raise, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, to support the essential work they do to educate and care for young children.

All B.C. employers will need to include transparent wage or salary information on publicly advertised jobs starting in November 2023.

Thirty-one new infrastructure tourism projects will help enhance visitor experiences and create vibrant communities throughout the province.

British Columbia is accelerating its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets and helping more people go electric.

To support the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, the Province is providing $3.5 million for a six-day fan festival and to create legacy projects that will benefit the tourism sector and local communities.