Premier John Horgan and Michelle Mungall, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness, have issued the following statement in response to the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) coming into force:

A new online service simplifies the registration process across provincial lines, making it easier for owners to grow their business.

Government is continuing to support cannabis workers and provide greater flexibility in the legal non-medical cannabis industry.

Cannabis producers looking to enter B.C.’s legal market can now use a step-by-step online guide that helps simplify and streamline the licensing process.

The Province is further investing in B.C.’s North to support healthy community growth during major resource development and build infrastructure to meet the needs of people in the region.

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured in the workplace:

A new B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will serve as a single point of contact for businesses throughout the province looking for information on resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carole James, Minister of Finance, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for March 2020:

The B.C. government and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are taking unprecedented measures to slow the transmission of COVID-19.

Michelle Mungall, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness, has issued the following statement in response to Canada’s ratification of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA):