BC Gov News

Canadians will be better equipped for the well-paying, middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow as a result of a $30-million investment in a new Industrial Training and Technology Centre at Thompson Rivers University.

Premier Christy Clark and Governor Jay Inslee signed a memorandum of understanding affirming their shared interest in creating regional economic opportunities for innovation in the technology sector.

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, will present Kevin England, a well-known Vancouver citizen, with the province’s newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship.

As part of their upcoming Royal Tour, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will officially endorse the Great Bear Rainforest under The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy initiative, Premier Christy Clark confirmed.

B.C. food businesses sold more products outside of Canada than ever before in 2015, with exports reaching a record $3.5 billion, and that number is anticipated to grow as the Governments of Canada and British Columbia continue efforts to promote high-quality B.C. food overseas.

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement on the upcoming Royal Tour itinerary:

Mental health in the workplace and flexible work arrangements to support workers and their families were among the issues discussed by the federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour.