The Province is providing a $500,000 grant to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) to help build and deepen cross-border partnerships.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a foundation for a strong, sustainable economic future. Infrastructure investments are vital to creating opportunities, and building inclusive communities where families can work, learn and play.

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, will present Kevin England, a well-known Vancouver citizen, with the province’s newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship.

Western Premiers met in Iqaluit over the past two days and emphasized the importance of continued economic growth in the West.

Twenty-six communities throughout B.C. will benefit from greater flood protection thanks to a joint investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia.