Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong and Scia'new (Beecher Bay) Nation Chief Russell Chipps signed an Incremental Treaty Agreement (ITA) that will create benefits for the Scia'new Nation, including economic development opportunities and meaningful employment on southern Vancouver Island.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong and Malahat Nation Chief Michael Harry signed an Incremental Treaty Agreement (ITA) that will provide land, economic development opportunities and meaningful employment opportunities.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong and Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) Nation Chief David Bob signed an incremental treaty agreement (ITA) that enables Snaw-naw-as to acquire two land parcels within the next three years.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong and Songhees Nation Councillor Gary Albany signed an incremental treaty agreement (ITA) that will create economic benefits for the Songhees Nation and represents a significant step forward in building a strong and constructive relationship with local governments.

Work to improve the safety of Highway 1 east of Pritchard will get underway this year, with the first phase of the Highway 1 Pritchard to Hoffman's Bluff project going to tender this week.

Environment Minister Terry Lake has suspended the assessment of the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery project proposed by the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation pending the outcome of work underway by the Ministry of Environment on land-based spill preparedness and response and in determining the elements of a world-class marine spill regime.