Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.

Michelle Mungall, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness; Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training; and Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; have issued the following joint statement on International Day of Women and Girls in Science:

Post-secondary students will have more opportunities to gain real-life, relevant work experience that will give them a career leg up, benefiting employers.

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.

Survivors of violence and abuse, as well as older workers, will have access to skills training and employment supports so they can participate in British Columbia’s thriving economy.

Students, researchers and staff at the University of Victoria (UVic) are conducting research into the effects of the world’s changing oceans and climate using a new modern, upgraded and centralized facility.