WorkSafeBC and the Compensation Employees' Union have ratified the agreement reached under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, announced that 51 new community projects worth over $8.5 million will increase the capacity of communities to support the integration of immigrants in B.C.

An economic development and investment readiness workshop for local government and First Nations officials will take place today in Chilliwack.

Legislation introduced will formalize the creation of an industry-led, formula-funded Crown corporation to market B.C.'s abundant and diverse tourism resources. Establishing the corporation through statute provides greater transparency and funding certainty for industry stakeholders and taxpayers.

Statistics Canada released year-end export figures for 2012. British Columbia exported $31.7 billion worth of goods last year, recording sizable increases to China and India, two key markets as the province looks to diversify and expand markets for its products.

Despite an overall national drop in employment, primarily in full-time positions, British Columbia's economy remains stable. As British Columbia starts the new year, most of its regions are recording steady job gains over this time in January 2012.

A tentative agreement between WorkSafeBC and the Compensation Employees' Union has been reached under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Did you know that one of the biggest barriers that small-business owners face is unnecessary red tape?

The Northeast and Northwest Regional Workforce Tables have completed their regional skills training plans and are ready to take action to help ensure northern B.C. communities have skilled workers to fill jobs, both today and in the future.