Premier Christy Clark proclaimed June 1, 2011 the second annual B.C. Beef Day, celebrating with members of the BC Cattlemen's Association and ranching community by showcasing local beef at a BBQ outside the legislature.

Premier Christy Clark presented the Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards, recognizing the exceptional work of B.C.'s public service employees and teams whose contributions have made a positive difference in the province.

Premier Christy Clark was sworn in today by Clerk of the House E. George MacMinn as MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey. She was named leader of the B.C. Liberal Party earlier this year and was sworn in as B.C.'s 35th Premier on March 14, 2011. On May 12, 2011 she won a by-election in the Vancouver-Point Grey riding.

The Province is committing to bold, responsive, and balanced changes to the Harmonized Sales Tax to make British Columbia families better off while ensuring government can meet its commitment to balanced budgets, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced today.

Premier Christy Clark launched the most comprehensive health-promotion program anywhere in Canada - the $68.7-million Healthy Families BC strategy, which will help families make healthy choices and introduce innovative approaches to challenges facing the health care system.

The exceptional accomplishments of Vancouver Island's public service employees were recognized with the Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards.

Premier Christy Clark officially marked the beginning of construction on 30 new affordable housing units to provide safe, supportive housing to single mothers and their children, thanks to a partnership between the province, the City of Coquitlam and the YWCA.

Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark met for the first time and engaged in a productive discussion about how the state and province could work together to support job growth and forge even closer cross-border ties.