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Thursday, June 22, 2017 2:15 PM
The speech from the throne is an important moment in history – it reflects both the priorities British Columbians articulated in the recent election, and the ability to invest in programs and services that British Columbians depend on, thanks to years of sound fiscal management and building Canada’s leading economy.
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Thursday, June 1, 2017 1:25 PM
Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of $867 million over the next three years for Canada’s forestry communities, workers and companies that may be adversely affected by the ongoing softwood lumber dispute with the U.S.:
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Friday, April 7, 2017 3:15 PM
As part of the celebrations and proclamation of April as Sikh Heritage Month, Premier Christy Clark announced that 15 South Asian historic places are being added to British Columbia’s Register of Historic Places.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 12:55 PM
The Government of British Columbia is investing $7.7 million to promote the use of B.C. wood, advance wood building systems and products, and expand global markets.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 10:59 AM
The B.C. government has followed through on its commitment to ban mandatory high heels in the workplace.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:20 AM
B.C. Premier Christy Clark made the following statement after a Qingming Festival ceremony at Vancouver’s Mountain View Cemetery to honour Chinese ancestors and British Columbia’s Chinese community for their contributions:
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Friday, March 17, 2017 10:45 AM
Workers coming to B.C. through the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can now be exempt from the additional property transfer tax on foreign buyers, helping ensure B.C. continues to attract highly skilled workers and entrepreneurs across all sectors of the province’s diverse economy, including the growing tech sector.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017 9:22 AM
Speaking at the sold-out second annual #BCTECH Summit, which more than 5,000 delegates will attend, Premier Christy Clark announced a significant increase in the number of tech-related grads and co-op placements throughout the province to drive tech talent development and support continued growth in British Columbia’s thriving technology sector.
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Sunday, March 12, 2017 9:30 AM
A partnership between the British Columbia government, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the City of Vancouver will create 109 units of new affordable housing for low- to moderate-income individuals, seniors and families.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 10:49 AM
Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, Premier Christy Clark and Minister of State For Rural Economic Development Donna Barnett released the Province’s rural economic development strategy, detailing immediate investments and a long-term action plan to support thriving rural communities.
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