Regional districts in B.C. will receive $10 million to support local services and operations, building on the historic COVID-19 relief and recovery supports provided to communities.

British Columbians can expect a slight rebound and moderate growth in the economy in 2021 with further growth in 2022, following unprecedented economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new projections from the Economic Forecast Council.

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

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.

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July 2019:

A successful mission to Japan and Korea has concluded, generating opportunities for more jobs for British Columbians and a stronger economy.

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement on the Small Business Task Force report:

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement on the release of the November Labour Force Survey: