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Office of the Premier
Focusing on securing B.C.’s future in spring session
Updated May 28, 2026: Billions in new investments, help with costs for families, more people connected to family doctors
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Site C dam receives official name: The John Horgan Dam and Generating Station
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Supporting families with free services during separation, conflict
A range of supports is available to help people navigate changes in their family relationships
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Attorney general’s statement about Supreme Court of Canada decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case:
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Children and Family Development
Supporting children, youth with disabilities with new programs, more funding
Investment will expand services throughout B.C., provide additional direct funding to families
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Citizens' Services
Minister’s statement about amendments to Bill 9
Diana Gibson, Minister of Citizens’ Services, has released the following statement about updates to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
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Strengthening Haida Gwaii connectivity through new subsea fibre-optic link
Education and Child Care
Public engagement now open to gather input about future of child care in B.C.
Minister’s statement on School District 61 judicial review
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in response to developments regarding the judicial review related to the School District 61 board:
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Site C dam receives official name: The John Horgan Dam and Generating Station
B.C. builds on major project momentum through first European LNG deal
Environment and Parks
Finance
Funds supporting B.C. companies, accelerating commercialization, growth
Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Health Employers Association of BC reaches tentative agreement with Nurses’ Bargaining Association
The Health Employers Association (HEABC) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA).
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Forests
Lakes District residents asked to give feedback on draft forest management plans
Survey to collect feedback on how forest values have been reflected in objectives, management plans
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Inviting southern Thompson Okanagan residents to help guide forest management
Health
Minister’s statement on life-saving services in downtown Vancouver
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement on the proposed overdose-prevention site in Vancouver:
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Building more than 400 new homes for families in Greater Victoria
Hundreds of affordable homes are open, underway across three projects for individuals, families
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Providing information, opportunities for dialogue about Te’mexw treaties
Public invited to learn more about five proposed modern treaties on southern Vancouver Island
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Minister’s statement on appointment of provincial commissioner to BC Treaty Commission
Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has released the following statement on the appointment of Angela Wesley as the new provincially appointed commissioner to the BC Treaty Commission:
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Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Infrastructure
Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley
Construction enters final stages on new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Throne speech pays tribute to the people of Tumbler Ridge
Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has delivered the following speech from the throne, opening the second session of the 43rd parliament of the Province of British Columbia, in tribute to the people of Tumbler Ridge:
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People invited to sign condolence books for victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Following the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, books of condolence are available for British Columbians to express their sympathies and messages of support.
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Jobs and Economic Growth
Province to showcase key B.C. industry sectors during FIFA World Cup 2026
Advancing made-in-B.C. health technology to strengthen patient care
Funding will help homegrown companies pilot new tech to strengthen economic resilience in B.C.
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Labour
Mining and Critical Minerals
B.C., Simpcw begin negotiations on consent agreement for Yellowhead Copper mine
The Province and Simpcw First Nation have started negotiations on a consent decision-making agreement for co-ordinated and efficient assessments of the proposed Yellowhead Copper mine project in Simpcw territory.
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Minister’s statement on Construction and Skilled Trades Month
Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has released the following statement in celebration of Construction and Skilled Trades Month:
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Protecting jobs for British Columbians while meeting immediate labour needs
Province focuses on building skilled workforce with employment of young people for the long term
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Keeping people safe with new mental-health screening tool for police in Interior
Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment
Expanding culturally grounded support for Indigenous people with diverse needs in Port Alberni
Pilot project helps Port Alberni Friendship Centre guide adults toward CLBC-funded services
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Unveiling BC Place Vancouver upgrades, opportunity ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Accessibility, technology, hospitality enhancements will transform fan experience, leave a legacy
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Province, Vancouver, PavCo update cost projections for FIFA World Cup 2026
Ticket donation program helping B.C. youth attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
Transportation and Transit
Supporting economic growth, strengthening health, safety services through airport improvements
New bus-on-shoulder lanes open on Highway 1 at Colquitz River Bridges
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lakes District residents asked to give feedback on draft forest management plans
Survey to collect feedback on how forest values have been reflected in objectives, management plans
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Mia-yaltwa Ha’lidzogm hoon: A collaborative approach to marine protection announced for the Central Coast of British Columbia
From Parks Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2026/05/mia-yaltwa-halidzogm-hoon-a-collaborative-approach-to-marine-protection-announced-for-the-central-coast-of-british-columbia.html
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