News by Ministry
Office of the Premier
B.C. secures landmark agreement to power decades of jobs, prosperity, growth
Multi-billion-dollar deal funds transportation, clean energy, commits to strengthening child care, workforce training, while protecting B.C.’s north coast tanker ban
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Premier’s acting chief of staff completes term appointment, new chief of staff appointed
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Creating the first dedicated site for ash dispersal on B.C. waterways
Attorney general’s statement on updated Crown counsel policy
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding the BC Prosecution Service announcing updates to its Crown Counsel Policy Manual, in response to federal Criminal Code amendments:
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Enhancing helpline to better support people facing hate
Racist Incident Helpline supported more people in second year, will extend to 2SLGBTQIA+ people
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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
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
Making Grand Forks safer, more resilient through flood-mitigation projects
Energy and Climate Solutions
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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Advancing B.C.’s first major battery storage project on Vancouver Island
New battery energy storage will strengthen reliability, support demand, maximize infrastructure
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Delivering free smart thermostats so people save energy, money
BC Hydro partners with Canadian clean tech to support energy conservation through Power Smart 2.0
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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
Inviting residents of the Cranbrook region to help guide forest management
Survey, in-person opportunities will collect feedback about what people value in local forests
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Improving B.C.’s natural resource appeals process for permitting decisions
Health
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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Minister’s statement about new licensing bylaws approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Minister’s statement on new licensing bylaws approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
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
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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BC Children’s Hospital’s centre for health complexity reaches 50% construction milestone
From BC Children’s Hospital: https://www.bcchildrens.ca/about-us/news-features/bc-childrens-hospitals-centre-health-complexity-reaches-50-cent-construction
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Improved emergency care services at Royal Inland Hospital
From Interior Health: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/improved-emergency-care-services-royal-inland-hospital-july-7-2026
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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
Attracting new investment, supporting jobs in Terrace
Provincial funding helps position Terrace for future growth as regional service, logistics hub
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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
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
Applications open for future skills grant
Helping people in British Columbia access affordable skills training for in-demand careers
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Supporting Gitanmaax, B.C.’s economic growth with cannabis agreement
B.C., Gitanmaax Band agreement promotes Indigenous economic participation in cannabis sector
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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
Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment
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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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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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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Transportation and Transit
Highway 1 closed at Boston Bar as wildfire activity increases
Drivers travelling through the Boston Bar area are advised that Highway 1 remains closed for traveller safety as wildfire activity increases in the area.
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Traffic-pattern change required for Highway 1 near 264th Street Interchange
Drivers are advised to plan for a traffic-pattern change on eastbound Highway 1 at the 264th Street Interchange, as work progresses to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley.
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Improving B.C.’s natural resource appeals process for permitting decisions
Protecting ecosystems, cultural values in northeastern B.C.
Approximately 45,000 hectares safeguarded for 10 years in new K’ih tsaaʔdze Protection Area
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