As part of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, Premier Christy Clark announced $305,000 for shipbuilding and ship repair training programs for students at Camosun College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant and Premier Christy Clark met in Vancouver today to discuss co-operation in areas of mutual interest, including job creation and economic growth.

Agreements reached between the government of B.C. and Pacific NorthWest LNG establish the path to a final investment decision on the project and set the stage for a potential US$36-billion investment in Northern B.C. that will likely be a key driver of jobs and economic activity in the province.

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.

Targeted funding of $250,000 was announced by Premier Christy Clark to help students at five public post-secondary institutions in Kelowna, Victoria and Vancouver develop coding-related skills for occupations that are in demand by the tech sector.

The Okanagan's trail network will expand with a new recreational corridor between Kelowna and Coldstream, after the Government of B.C. pledged $7.2 million toward the acquisition of a discontinued CN rail line, Premier Christy Clark announced.

Premier Christy Clark and Deputy Premier Rich Coleman welcomed Prime Minister Stephen Harper's action to enhance the competitiveness of B.C.'s liquefied natural gas industry through a new tax relief.

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following greeting to all British Columbians celebrating the Lunar New Year.

In her speech from the throne, Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon outlined the government's agenda to create jobs and opportunity throughout British Columbia - growing a diverse economy to fund vital public services.