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Office of the Premier
Premier’s statement on declaration of state of provincial emergency
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the declaration of a state of provincial emergency in B.C.:
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Premier’s statement about arrival of more international support to fight B.C. wildfires
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about the arrival of support from Mexico, Australia and New Zealand to help fight wildfires in B.C.:
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Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Strengthening consumer protection in B.C.
Stronger protections against automatic contract renewals, high-pressure direct sales in force
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New associate judge appointed to Supreme Court of British Columbia
Strengthens access to civil and family chambers, helps ensure trials are timely, run smoothly
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Children and Family Development
Minister’s statement on second anniversary of Don’t Look Away report
Updated July 17, 2026: Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan developed as cross-government response
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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
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
Premier’s statement on declaration of state of provincial emergency
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the declaration of a state of provincial emergency in B.C.:
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Making Squamish better protected through diking enhancement projects
Energy and Climate Solutions
BC Hydro acquiring Island Generation to ensure power reliability on Vancouver Island
Tripling public charging network by 2035
Updated July 21, 2026: Provincewide expansion will deliver faster, more convenient charging for EV drivers in B.C.
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Environment and Parks
Improving B.C.’s natural resource appeals process for permitting decisions
B.C., Simpcw sign consent agreement for proposed Yellowhead copper mine
The Province and Simpcw First Nation have entered into a consent-based decision-making agreement for the environmental assessment and review of the Yellowhead Copper mine, proposed by Trekor Metals Limited, in Simpcwul’ecw (Simpcw Territory).
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Finance
Parliamentary secretary’s statement on renewal of Canada’s National Action Plan funding
Minister’s statement on nationwide Securities Passport system
Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance, has issued the following statement on Ontario’s commitment to reduce barriers to investment across Canadian jurisdictions.
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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
Minister’s statement on arrival of wildfire personnel from Mexico
Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has issued the following statement in response to the arrival of wildfire personnel from Mexico:
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Improving B.C.’s natural resource appeals process for permitting decisions
Health
New CT scanner project underway at Kootenay Lake Hospital
Temporary medical imaging services will help maintain timely access to patient care in the Kootenays
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Opening affordable homes for families, individuals with low incomes in Chilliwack
Sixty-four new units provide more rental options, access to community resources in Chilliwack
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
B.C., Simpcw sign consent agreement for proposed Yellowhead copper mine
The Province and Simpcw First Nation have entered into a consent-based decision-making agreement for the environmental assessment and review of the Yellowhead Copper mine, proposed by Trekor Metals Limited, in Simpcwul’ecw (Simpcw Territory).
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Infrastructure
New CT scanner project underway at Kootenay Lake Hospital
Temporary medical imaging services will help maintain timely access to patient care in the Kootenays
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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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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Jobs and Economic Growth
Creating jobs, reducing waste on Sunshine Coast
New funding helps Indigenous-owned manufacturer double production, keep more organic materials out of landfills
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Labour
Improvements to complaint process for workers, employers in effect Aug. 1
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
B.C., Simpcw sign consent agreement for proposed Yellowhead copper mine
The Province and Simpcw First Nation have entered into a consent-based decision-making agreement for the environmental assessment and review of the Yellowhead Copper mine, proposed by Trekor Metals Limited, in Simpcwul’ecw (Simpcw Territory).
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Western, northern provinces, territories join forces on critical-minerals development
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
B.C.’s future doctors start classes at SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine
Minister of post-secondary education and future skills begins parental leave
Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has welcomed a baby.
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Minister’s statement on StatCan release of 2025 police-reported crime statistics
Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to Statistics Canada’s release of 2025 police-reported crime statistics:
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Strengthening response to vandalism, theft, street disorder throughout Lower Mainland
Coroner’s inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson begins July 27
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court, 20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby.
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
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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Transportation and Transit
Single-lane-alternating traffic expected on Fulford-Ganges Road
Drivers are advised that single-lane-alternating traffic will be in effect on Fulford-Ganges Road between Seaview Road and Cranberry Road as crews complete drainage and safety improvements.
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Highway 99 overnight closures planned in Delta Aug. 10, 11
Drivers are advised to expect overnight delays on Highway 99 in Delta on Monday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, as crews install new bridge girders for the 78th Street overpass.
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