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Office of the Premier
Enhanced investment co-operation advances efforts around LNG Canada’s proposed Phase 2 expansion
Today, the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia and LNG Canada reached agreement on enhanced investment co-operation and actions to collectively progress closure of final items to support a potential 2026 Final Investment Decision (FID) of LNG Canada’s proposed Phase 2 expansion, a key national and provincial priority project, which was referred by the Prime Minister to the Major Projects Office in September 2025.
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Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:
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Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Helping survivors of family violence navigate legal system
Innovative law clinics in B.C. support people experiencing family violence with free legal help
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Attorney general’s statement about Supreme Court of Canada decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case:
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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
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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Strengthening Haida Gwaii connectivity through new subsea fibre-optic link
Education and Child Care
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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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
Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energy
Electrifying the economy, building energy resilience
Six made-in-B.C. clean tech projects advance use of clean electricity, reducing emissions, costs
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Environment and Parks
Day-use passes available for three popular parks, seasonal closures at Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park
Finance
Launching consultation for patent box tax regime, boosting innovation
Province exploring tax incentive to support intellectual-property growth in life-sciences sector
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Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:
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Forests
Inviting southern Thompson Okanagan residents to help guide forest management
Health
Bettering access to care, reproductive health protected through expanded midwives’ role
Provincial health officer’s statement about Canadians arriving from MV Hondius to B.C.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement about the arrival of Canadians from MV Hondius to B.C.:
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Opening seniors’ homes atop new Foundry centre in Terrace
Inter-generational development provides affordable homes alongside inclusive services for youth
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
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
Adding more fun for students with new school playgrounds
(Updated May 4, 2026) $5 million in new playground funding will support kids’ health, well-being
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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
Province to showcase key B.C. industry sectors during FIFA World Cup 2026
Advancing made-in-B.C. health technology to strengthen patient care
Funding will help homegrown companies pilot new tech to strengthen economic resilience in B.C.
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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
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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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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Public Safety and Solicitor General
BC Coroners Service shares unregulated drug-toxicity data for March
According to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, March 2026 saw 135 lives lost to suspected unregulated drug toxicity, equating to about 4.4 deaths per day.
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Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Minister’s statement about National Police Week
Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in celebration of National Police Week:
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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
Unveiling BC Place Vancouver upgrades, opportunity ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Accessibility, technology, hospitality enhancements will transform fan experience, leave a legacy
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Ticket donation program helping B.C. youth attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
Bringing people together in Tumbler Ridge through FIFA World Cup 2026 event
Canada Celebrates will add a stop in Tumbler Ridge, sharing benefits of FIFA World Cup 2026
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Transportation and Transit
New bus-on-shoulder lanes open on Highway 1 at Colquitz River Bridges
New SkyTrain stations taking shape for transit riders south of Fraser River
Targeted detours reopening Broadway sooner
Road restoring ahead of schedule at future Mount Pleasant Station, accelerated at Broadway-City Hall
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Banning breeding, future ownership of exotic cats
Updated May 4, 2026: New rules strengthen protections for public safety, animal welfare, ecosystems
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