Statement from the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and Shirley Bond Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour.

First Nations, environmental groups and coastal forest industry representatives joined the Province to celebrate achieving ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Premier Christy Clark announced the appointment of John Martin, MLA for Chilliwack, as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson.

B.C.’s comprehensive Technology Strategy is deepening our talent pool, expanding markets for B.C. technology and services, ensuring access to venture capital for technology start-ups, and creating a Centre for Data-Driven Innovation (CDDI) in B.C.

In a statement in the Legislature, Premier Christy Clark underscored the importance of stability in Canada-United States softwood lumber trade to British Columbia.

Acting on the recommendations from the Rural Advisory Council, Premier Christy Clark announced the up to $75-million Rural Dividend to assist communities transition their economies, during her speech to Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ delegates.

Premier Christy Clark announced the following changes in cabinet responsibilities:

Premier Christy Clark, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson helped Lee Doney, chair, Western Forest Products, celebrate $30 million in new capital investment in the Duke Point sawmill.

The government celebrated progress and success on the one-year anniversary of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, government's plan to help British Columbians find their fit in the province's diverse, strong and growing economy.