Hundreds of elementary students in Richmond will soon have safer places to learn with construction starting on a seismic upgrade at Alfred B. Dixon Elementary school.

Students and staff will soon be in safer, modern classrooms with funding approved for a seismic replacement of Montgomery Middle school.

Students and staff in Richmond will soon have safer classrooms after Diefenbaker Elementary school is rebuilt to the latest seismic safety standards.

Families in Burnaby will have 550 more student spaces in their community as part of the government’s plan to expand schools faster.

More students and families in Burnaby will have access to affordable and quality child care with 160 additional child care spaces to be created on the local Simon Fraser University campus.

The growing community of Langley will gain 200 more student spaces at Nicomekl Elementary school as part of the government’s plan to expand schools faster. 

A Richmond elementary school will soon have room for 150 more students, as part of the provincial government’s plan to expand schools quicker in growing communities.

Additional funding for early childhood educators (ECE) is helping recruit and retain staff in the child care sector, leading to a more supported workforce and better outcomes for children and families.