Premier Christy Clark released today the six-month progress report for 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan', which clearly outlines the steps taken by our government to promote economic investment and job growth in British Columbia.

A $2.9-billion investment in the natural-gas sector is proof positive of investor confidence in British Columbia's economy and sends a strong signal that British Columbia is a safe harbour in stormy economic seas, said Premier Christy Clark.

Premier Christy Clark met with His Excellency Mr. Wang Qishan, Vice Premier of the State Council of China, and a delegation of senior ranking Chinese officials to strengthen ties and continue to improve cultural and trade relations between B.C. and China.

Premier Christy Clark and Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire announced that Washington State and British Columbia have concluded a series of agreements to strengthen their cross-border partnerships, attract investment and create new jobs.

The Province has selected the Osoyoos Indian Band's proposed site, in the Senkulmen Enterprise Park on Highway 97, as the preferred location for a new Okanagan correctional centre, Premier Christy Clark announced.

Premier Christy Clark announced British Columbia's natural gas strategy will be established on a foundation of four priorities for long-term economic prosperity under the BC Jobs Plan.

A new agreement with First Nations in the north that provides certainty around resource development along with a reduced backlog of mining permits will help create jobs in the mining sector, Premier Christy Clark announced today in her speech to Round Up 2012.

Mindful of both the uncertainty in the global economy and the economic value of Canada’s health systems, Canada’s Premiers committed to working together

on fiscal arrangements to find solutions that will work for the benefit of all Canadians - in all provinces and territories.