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Office of the Premier
Look West Update: Billions of dollars of investment, tens of thousands of new jobs
(Updated April 29, 2026) Building on early momentum, B.C. accelerates growth by nearly doubling priority major projects
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Premier’s, minister’s statements on National Day of Mourning
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Mourning:
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Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Expanding free, fast access to family law support in B.C.
Provincial Court family registries will reduce conflict, help families resolve disputes out of court
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Attorney general’s, minister of state’s statements on federal online harms legislation
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Rick Glumac, Minister of State for AI and New Technologies, have released the following statements about B.C.’s ongoing advocacy to the federal government about online harms legislation and AI regulation:
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Attorney general’s statement on Asian Heritage Month
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Asian Heritage Month:
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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
Strengthening Haida Gwaii connectivity through new subsea fibre-optic link
Noah reclaims B.C.’s most popular baby name
Parents throughout British Columbia have spoken, choosing Noah as the year’s most beloved name for newborns.
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Education and Child Care
Protecting access to places of worship, schools
Government plans measures to make schools safer, introduce similar protections for places of worship
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Minister’s statement on Education Week 2026
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in celebration of Education Week 2026:
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Minister’s statement on Child Care Month
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in celebration of Child Care Month:
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Minister’s statement on Emergency Preparedness Week
Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement during Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026):
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Energy and Climate Solutions
B.C., Treaty 8 First Nations build new partnerships to advance restoration
Province, seven Treaty 8 Nations sign restoration agreements that support land, communities, jobs
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Environment and Parks
B.C. supports more communities in diverting organic waste, reducing emissions
Finance
Tentative agreements reached between Community Social Services Employers’ Association and the Community Social Services Bargaining Association
The Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) has reached three tentative agreements with members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA).
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Attorney general’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on BC Coroners Service report
Niki Sharma, Attorney General; Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to the BC Coroners Service report Our Time to Act: A Review of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Deaths in British Columbia, 2016-2024:
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Forests
Forestry grant supporting workers affected by tariffs
Forestry workers supported with training, upskilling, wage subsidies, new opportunities, projects
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100 Mile House, south Cariboo residents invited to help guide forest management
Health
Improving access to care through Indigenous community health centres
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Celebrating the opening of Chief Leonard George building in Vancouver
Eighty-one affordable homes are open for Indigenous Elders, individuals, families in East Van
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Opening new supportive homes in Surrey
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness will soon be moving into new homes with supports
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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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Infrastructure
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
Look West Update: Billions of dollars of investment, tens of thousands of new jobs
(Updated April 29, 2026) Building on early momentum, B.C. accelerates growth by nearly doubling priority major projects
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Supporting manufacturing in Nanaimo to strengthen local jobs
New provincial funding helps a steel manufacturer expand production, grow, reach new markets
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Labour
Premier’s, minister’s statements on National Day of Mourning
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Mourning:
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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
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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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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Building upgrades will improve Camosun engineering technology programs
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Keeping people safe in Dawson Creek with early intervention program
Panel’s recommendations aim to reduce deaths related to intimate-partner violence
A death review panel of subject-matter experts convened by the chief coroner has co-authored a report focused on reducing deaths from intimate-partner violence in British Columbia.
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Keeping people safe in Comox Valley, Port Hardy with early intervention program
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
Joint statement on B.C. Tourism Week
Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; Amber Papou, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of BC; Brenda Baptiste, chair of Indigenous Tourism BC; Paul Hawes, president and CEO of British Columbia Hotel Association; and Richard Porges, president and CEO of Destination BC, have released the following joint statement in celebration of B.C. Tourism Week:
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Transportation and Transit
Expect construction delays at Highway 1 Sagebrush overpass in Kamloops
Drivers are advised that the eastbound lanes of the Sagebrush overpass on Highway 1 between the Columbia Street exit and Summit Drive on-ramp in Kamloops will be closed for approximately four weeks, starting Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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