The British Columbia government is eliminating tuition fees on Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs, opening the door for tens of thousands of people to upgrade their education and skills every year.

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.

Thank you for your letter of April 26, 2017, regarding a proposed ban on the shipment of thermal coal through British Columbia ports. We share the commitment to fighting climate change and protecting our environment.

In the wake of the decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose unfair and unwarranted duties on Canadian and British Columbia softwood lumber, I told British Columbians that I would use every tool at our disposal to ensure we get a fair deal on softwood lumber. 

The following statement was issued to mark the beginning of Passover:

The following statement was released in honour of the centennial of Vimy Ridge:

The B.C. government has followed through on its commitment to ban mandatory high heels in the workplace.

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement regarding the attack in London: