New legislation will help maintain access to critical services that British Columbians rely on and protect those who provide those services, as the Province moves to prevent disruptive behaviour from affecting schools and health-care facilities.

The Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2021, was introduced in the legislative assembly on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of national nurse practitioners’ week from Nov. 9-13, 2021:

More parents in northern B.C. are able to pursue work or education opportunities with the knowledge their kids are getting a great start in life, thanks to the 154 licensed child care spaces that have opened during the past months.

More parents in Vancouver, New Westminster and Richmond are able to pursue work or education opportunities, thanks to 107 new child care spaces and an additional 41 new spaces expected to open by the end of the year.

More parents in Langley and Maple Ridge will be able to pursue their work or education goals, thanks to 209 child care spaces opening in the coming months.

More parents in B.C.’s Interior will be able to pursue their work or education goals, thanks to 84 licensed child care spaces and a further 79 spaces that are expected to open by March 2022.