The B.C. government and the Tsilhqot’in Nation have signed a five-year framework agreement that establishes a shared vision, principles and structures to negotiate a comprehensive and lasting reconciliation between the Nation and the Province.

First Nations, environmental groups and coastal forest industry representatives joined the Province to celebrate achieving ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Over the past 18 months, government has been working on a cumulative effects framework as part of its commitment to sustainable natural resource development.

The government of British Columbia is protecting more old-growth forests and enhancing biodiversity by establishing another 567 old growth management areas, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today.

After 48 sitting days, representing an estimated 330 hours of debate, government has delivered a successful legislative session that supports throne speech promises to control spending, open new markets and attract new investment, improve infrastructure, protect our environment and modernize B.C.'s laws.