News by Ministry
Office of the Premier
B.C. secures landmark agreement to power decades of jobs, prosperity, growth
Multi-billion-dollar deal funds transportation, clean energy, commits to strengthening child care, workforce training, while protecting B.C.’s north coast tanker ban
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Premier’s mission supports good-paying jobs, new opportunities for people in B.C.
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Bringing more in-person legal services to survivors of family violence
Enhancing helpline to better support people facing hate
Racist Incident Helpline supported more people in second year, will extend to 2SLGBTQIA+ people
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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
Expanding high-speed internet access to Thompson-Okanagan communities
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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Education and Child Care
Public engagement now open to gather input about future of child care in B.C.
Minister’s, K-12 education partners’ statement on Pride 2026
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care; B.C. School Trustees Association; BC School Superintendents Association; BC Association of School Business Officials; BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association; BC Teachers’ Federation; CUPE BC; BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils; BC Teachers’ Council; BC Public School Employers’ Association; First Nations Education Steering Committee; First Nations Schools Association; Métis Nation BC and Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations...
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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
Delivering free smart thermostats so people save energy, money
BC Hydro partners with Canadian clean tech to support energy conservation through Power Smart 2.0
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Energy-efficiency upgrades will help lower costs for households with lower incomes
B.C. expands home energy-efficiency program to provide no-cost retrofits to homeowners, tenants with low incomes
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Environment and Parks
Province issues environmental assessment certificate for Angus silica sand mine
The Province of British Columbia has issued an environmental assessment certificate to Vitreo Minerals Ltd. for its Angus silica sand mine north of Prince George.
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Province establishes new compliance, enforcement agency for natural-resource sector
Several provincial compliance, enforcement functions consolidated into unified organization
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Finance
Attorney general’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on federal reforms protecting victims of gender-based violence
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to federal bills C-16 (the Protecting Victims Act) and C-225 (an act to amend the Criminal Code) becoming law:
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Forests
Inviting residents of the Cranbrook region to help guide forest management
Survey, in-person opportunities will collect feedback about what people value in local forests
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Minister’s statement about the closure of Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill
Health
Adding involuntary care facilities in Surrey, Prince George
Renovated facilities will have 132 new beds for people with complex mental-health disorders
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Minister’s statement about new licensing bylaws approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Minister’s statement on new licensing bylaws approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Premier’s, minister’s statements on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day:
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Infrastructure
Adding involuntary care facilities in Surrey, Prince George
Renovated facilities will have 132 new beds for people with complex mental-health disorders
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BC Children’s Hospital’s centre for health complexity reaches 50% construction milestone
From BC Children’s Hospital: https://www.bcchildrens.ca/about-us/news-features/bc-childrens-hospitals-centre-health-complexity-reaches-50-cent-construction
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Improved emergency care services at Royal Inland Hospital
From Interior Health: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/improved-emergency-care-services-royal-inland-hospital-july-7-2026
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
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
Attracting new investment, supporting jobs in Terrace
Provincial funding helps position Terrace for future growth as regional service, logistics hub
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Labour
Minister’s statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals dispute
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals labour dispute:
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Mining and Critical Minerals
Western, northern provinces, territories join forces on critical-minerals development
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Applications open for future skills grant
Helping people in British Columbia access affordable skills training for in-demand careers
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Keeping people safe with new mental-health screening tool for police in northern B.C.
May 2026 saw 109 lives lost due to unregulated drug toxicity
According to preliminary data, 109 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated drug toxicity in May 2026, equating to approximately 3.5 deaths per day.
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Minister’s statement on recent police officer deaths, injuries across Canada
Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to the recent deaths and injuries to police officers serving in communities across the country:
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
FIFA World Cup 2026 hits halfway mark, delivers immediate benefits to B.C.
Province, partners recognize Canada Men’s National Team, social and economic impacts in communities
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Additional FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets donated to children, youth
Updated June 22, 2026: Province, PavCo, City of Vancouver now providing 500 match tickets to young people throughout B.C.
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Minister’s statement on Canada Men’s National Team’s historic win at BC Place Vancouver
Canada’s history-making win becomes most watched group stage match ever, reaching 11.7 million viewers
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Transportation and Transit
Traffic-pattern change required for Highway 1 near 264th Street Interchange
Drivers are advised to plan for a traffic-pattern change on eastbound Highway 1 at the 264th Street Interchange, as work progresses to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley.
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Traffic pattern changes coming for Highway 1 between Glover Road, 248th Street
As work progresses to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley, drivers are advised of upcoming traffic pattern changes westbound on Highway 1 between 248th Street and Glover Road.
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Protecting ecosystems, cultural values in northeastern B.C.
Approximately 45,000 hectares safeguarded for 10 years in new K’ih tsaaʔdze Protection Area
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