Newcomers, including international students and foreign workers, will soon receive enhanced supports to help them thrive in their new communities as they contribute to B.C.’s economy.

People will get a say in how future buildings are constructed in B.C., including cooling requirements and accessibility standards, as the Province launches a survey on proposed changes to the BC Building Code.

Farmers and ranchers are being supported with a new round of funding to help strengthen their resilience to wildfires, flooding and extreme heat, and mitigate future climate impacts.  

With Moody’s triple-A credit rating announced, B.C. continues to have the highest credit ratings of all provinces across the four agencies.

Negotiating teams for Canada and the United States met in Kelowna for the 17th round of negotiations toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty.

From the Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2023/05/canada-and-british-columbia-invest-in-north-coast-recycling-depot-upgrades.html

Negotiations between Kitselas First Nation, Kitsumkalum First Nation, British Columbia and Canada are coming to a close.