News by Ministry
Office of the Premier
More than 600,000 people connected to primary care since 2023, over 500 U.S. health professionals hired
Nature, world-class communities, balanced lifestyle attracting health-care professionals to B.C.
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Agriculture and Food
Keeping essential goods moving with emergency barge service for Westham Island
Alternative service required to transport food products while Delta bridge repairs are underway
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Attorney General
Attorney general’s statement on Sikh Heritage Month
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month:
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ICBC investing $13.3 million in apprenticeship grants to strengthen B.C.’s collision repair workforce
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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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Advancing clean-energy goals of remote First Nations
Thirteen remote First Nations invest in clean-energy projects to reduce reliance on diesel
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Environment and Parks
Strengthening conservation, stewardship at BC Parks with licence plate program
Amendments improve dispute resolution, transparency, process predictability
Accessibility upgrades at Paul Lake Park on track for camping season
Finance
Professional Employees Association ratifies collective agreement
Members of the Professional Employees Association (PEA) have voted to ratify a renewed collective agreement.
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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Transgender Day of Visibility
Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Transgender Day of Visibility:
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Forests
BC Timber Sales to increase fibre access, strengthen long-term forest outcomes, protect jobs
Legislative changes will expand timber sales options, support partnerships, enable better fibre flow
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Minister’s statement about administrative review results on Canadian softwood lumber duty
Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s release of preliminary results of the seventh administrative review of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on Canadian softwood lumber:
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Health
More than 600,000 people connected to primary care since 2023, over 500 U.S. health professionals hired
Nature, world-class communities, balanced lifestyle attracting health-care professionals to B.C.
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New health regulation puts patients’ safety first
Health professions and occupations act prioritizes public protection, facilitates good governance
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Introducing parental leave for local elected officials
Updated April 2, 2026: New minimum parental leave standards will support gender equity, inclusive participation
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Minister’s statement on March 2026 housing highlights
Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, has released the following statement on government’s housing highlights for March 2026:
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Maa-nulth First Nations, B.C. celebrate 15th anniversary of treaty
Maa-nulth Treaty reflects an evolving relationship between Maa-nulth First Nations, B.C., Canada
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George Abbott to be appointed as next BC Treaty Commission chief commissioner
With federal approval, the commission’s new head will oversee progress of treaty negotiations
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Infrastructure
Building upgrades will improve Camosun engineering technology programs
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
Minister’s statement on March 2026 Labour Force Survey results
B.C.’s March labour force results reflect pressure being felt by economies around the world
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Labour
Better crane safety protections coming for workers
(Updated March 3, 2026) New licensing, permitting will strengthen WorkSafeBC’s oversight of crane safety
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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
Building upgrades will improve Camosun engineering technology programs
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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New legislation will strengthen oversight of international education
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Adding new tools to help target organized crime
Civil Forfeiture Office expansion helps identify, secure the forfeiture of proceeds of crime
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Coroner’s inquest into death of Everett Riley Patrick begins March 30
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Everett Riley Patrick will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).
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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 Prince George
Pilot project helps Prince George Native Friendship Centre guide adults toward CLBC-funded services
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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
Supporting stronger communities through capital projects grants
Funding from Community Gaming Grants helps non-profits purchase essential equipment, make renovations
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Transportation and Transit
Highway 1 on-ramp, off-ramp closures at East 1st Avenue
Drivers are advised to plan for a temporary ramp closure on Highway 1 while the City of Vancouver completes street upgrades on East 1st Avenue.
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Keating Cross Road on-ramp to Highway 17 will close for one week
The southbound on-ramp from Keating Cross Road to Highway 17 (Patricia Bay Highway) will be closed to traffic for one week, beginning the morning of Sunday, April 12, 2026, to allow crews to complete construction work.
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