To recognize the invaluable contribution of apprentices and their employers to the province’s economy and labour force, the British Columbia government has officially proclaimed Nov. 2-6, 2015, as Apprenticeship Recognition Week in B.C.

Apprentices and skilled workers will now be able to get access to more job opportunities in British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador by improving labour mobility between the provinces.

Manufacturing sector representatives met with the federal and provincial governments to discuss skilled labour initiatives and human resource planning, as part of a series of roundtables being held over coming months with sectors highlighted in the BC Jobs Plan.

Construction sector representatives met with the federal and provincial governments today to discuss skilled labour initiatives and human resource planning, as part of a series of roundtables being held over coming months with sectors highlighted in the BC Jobs Plan.

With the introduction of Bill 35, government has taken decisive action to address the Lakeland and Babine coroner’s inquest recommendations that were directed to the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour.

For the second year in a row, the B.C. government will support manufacturing by proclaiming Oct. 11 – 17, 2015, as Manufacturing Week in B.C.

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour issued the following statement on Saturday’s unveiling of the Golden Tree monument: