Almost $11 million in investments is supporting two programs for Aboriginal learners in British Columbia.

On Feb. 28, 2013, Premier Christy Clark asked John Dyble, Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and head of the BC Public Service, to conduct a review of the draft Multicultural Strategic Outreach Plan to ensure that no government resources were inappropriately used, nor violations of the Public Service Act (Public Service Standards of Conduct) committed.

The B.C. government is providing new funding to support multicultural organizations in raising awareness and strengthening their capacity to promote and enhance B.C.'s multicultural identity.

Future health professionals in northwest B.C. will benefit from additional student spaces in the Health Care Assistant Program at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT).

I would like to extend my best wishes to the Ismaili community and all those celebrating the birth of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV on his 76th birthday.

As part of B.C.'s multiculturalism week, the fourth annual Provincial Nesika Awards has recognized four individuals and organizations for their exceptional work to promote diversity and multiculturalism throughout the province.

Aboriginal students who experience a short-term financial crisis will now have access to emergency financial relief while they are attending school.