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Office of the Premier
Premier’s mission supports good-paying jobs, new opportunities for people in B.C.
Premier’s statement on National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism:
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Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Attorney general’s statement on investigation into StubHub ticket complaints for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has issued the following statement in response to Consumer Protection BC opening an investigation into complaints from people who purchased FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets from StubHub and did not receive them:
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Improving access to justice throughout B.C. using virtual bail
Bail hearings by video are now used provincewide, five years after a northern pilot project
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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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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
Environment and Parks
Province establishes new compliance, enforcement agency for natural-resource sector
Several provincial compliance, enforcement functions consolidated into unified organization
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Cathedral Park fully open as Phase 1 of wildfire restoration nears completion
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 100 Mile House to comment on timber supply review
Inviting residents of Kootenay Lake region to help guide forest management
Survey, in-person opportunities will collect feedback on what people value in local forests
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Health
Connecting more people in crisis to supports
Crisis-response teams offer connections to mental-health, substance-use, community supports
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Statement about fifth anniversary of 2021 heat dome
Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement acknowledging the fifth anniversary of the 2021 heat dome:
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Canada and British Columbia forge new partnership to accelerate homebuilding, lower costs and build new local infrastructure
From the Office of the Prime Minister: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/06/18/canada-and-british-columbia-forge-new-partnership-accelerate
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Providing information, opportunities for dialogue about Treaty Land Entitlement
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
Improving access to primary care for people in the North
Updated June 16, 2026: Construction has begun on new primary and community care centre in Vanderhoof
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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
Premier’s mission supports good-paying jobs, new opportunities for people in B.C.
Revitalizing Nelson’s Civic Theatre supports jobs, expands opportunities for arts, tourism
Provincial funding improves a key cultural space designed to bring more people to Nelson’s downtown
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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
Improving access to skilled trades training in rural, remote communities
B.C. launches Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative to strengthen trades-training opportunities
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Keeping people safe with new mental-health screening tool for police in northern B.C.
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
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
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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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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Enhancing essential community supports through grants
Community Gaming Grants boost access, support for people who benefit from community services
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Transportation and Transit
Moving ahead on Fraser River Tunnel Project with revised procurement approach
East Broadway reopening to four lanes between Main Street, Quebec Street
East Broadway between Main Street and Quebec Street will reopen ahead of schedule to four lanes of traffic on the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
New floodplain maps support flood preparedness
Updated June 17, 2026: Detailed maps help high-risk communities understand, prepare for flooding
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