A new regional food hub based in Quesnel will help people in B.C.’s agriculture and processing sectors, and those wanting to join them, develop innovative products, grow their businesses and create jobs.

People throughout the province, including patients, families and especially seniors and people with disabilities, will benefit as legislation that has been introduced takes aim at improving working conditions for health and social-sector employees.

A new procurement strategy is being introduced to change the way government buys goods and services and make it easier for businesses to access opportunities.  

A new Minister’s Tourism Engagement Council (MTEC), with a diverse membership to help guide government's tourism policy, strategy and program implementation, has been announced by Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward with retrofit designs to further strengthen the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges, to keep people and goods moving safely.

Today’s speech from the throne sets out the new government’s vision of a better British Columbia where people come first.