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COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s first steps to support people, businesses

March 23, 2020 12:35 PM

British Columbians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services.
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Statement from leaders on COVID-19 financial aid package for people, businesses

March 23, 2020 5:03 PM

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Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone

February 18, 2020 1:45 PM

Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
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Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour

November 23, 2019 9:00 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

New B.C. Access Grant makes life more affordable for students

February 28, 2020 10:45 AM

A college or university education will be more affordable for thousands of students who are eligible for up to $4,000 per year through the new B.C. Access Grant program.
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Partnership puts Indigenous UFV, VCC culinary students on path to success

March 11, 2020 8:45 AM

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Agriculture

BC Farmers’ Markets Online opening soon

March 27, 2020 7:30 AM

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is helping member markets move to an online model to continue providing consumers with locally grown and prepared food products.
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Ministry takes action during COVID-19 pandemic

March 22, 2020 2:20 PM

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Attorney General

Province suspends legal time limitations due to COVID-19

March 27, 2020 2:00 PM

Limitation periods to commence court proceedings in British Columbia have been suspended, and statutory decision-makers have been provided discretion to waive, suspend or extend time periods related to their powers.
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Increasing hand sanitizer production to keep British Columbians safe

March 22, 2020 2:30 PM

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Children and Family Development

Province supports child care providers during COVID-19 response

March 20, 2020 5:55 PM

The British Columbia government is taking steps to support the child care sector while ensuring parents who must work during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to have access to child care, with new funding for providers.
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‘I believe in the possibility of healing’

March 21, 2020 7:30 AM

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Citizens' Services

Order enables broader use of tech in COVID-19 response

March 29, 2020 4:40 PM

The protection of privacy is a top priority for the B.C. government, and so is protecting the health and safety of British Columbians during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Service BC centres remain open, ready to serve citizens

March 23, 2020 7:45 AM

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Education

Taking steps to keep kids learning during in-class school suspension

March 27, 2020 4:36 PM

New guidelines for school leaders and a new website are being introduced to support B.C.’s K-12 students while in-class education is suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Construction begins on new North Vancouver secondary school

March 10, 2020 11:45 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Guidance to mining and smelting operations during COVID‐19

March 25, 2020 1:20 PM

As challenges caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to shift, the B.C. government and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO), are taking unprecedented measures to slow transmission.
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Chief inspector of mines makes recommendations regarding COVID-19

March 18, 2020 4:35 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Province closing certain parks, recreation areas

March 24, 2020 12:11 PM

BC Parks continues to monitor whether people visiting provincial parks are complying with the physical distancing required to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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BC Parks status during COVID-19 response

March 20, 2020 12:55 PM

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Finance

COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s first steps to support people, businesses

March 23, 2020 12:35 PM

British Columbians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services.
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Paid leave for workers facing domestic or sexual violence

March 3, 2020 10:45 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Province closing certain parks, recreation areas

March 24, 2020 12:11 PM

BC Parks continues to monitor whether people visiting provincial parks are complying with the physical distancing required to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Grants will help to reduce wildfire risks in B.C.

March 9, 2020 9:15 AM

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Health

Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

March 30, 2020 4:02 PM

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
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B.C. COVID-19 response update

March 30, 2020 5:22 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone

February 18, 2020 1:45 PM

Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
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Carrier Sekani First Nations, B.C. advance reconciliation through new agreement

January 29, 2020 3:15 PM

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Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness

Guidance to B.C. manufacturers during COVID-19

March 25, 2020 1:10 PM

The B.C. government and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are taking unprecedented measures to slow the transmission of COVID-19.
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Minister's statement on Canada's ratification of the CUSMA

March 13, 2020 4:30 PM

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Labour

Protecting jobs during difficult times

March 23, 2020 4:53 PM

The Province has made two significant changes to the Employment Standards Act to better support workers both during the COVID-19 public health emergency and in the long term.
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Paid leave for workers facing domestic or sexual violence

March 3, 2020 10:45 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

New clinical guidance to reduce risk for people during dual health emergencies

March 26, 2020 5:41 PM

To help reduce the risks to people who use substances, the Province has announced new clinical guidance, effective immediately, for health-care providers to stem the spread of COVID-19 and respond to the ongoing overdose emergency.
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Foundry Ridge Meadows opens its doors to young people

March 12, 2020 10:15 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Province supporting B.C.’s food banks during COVID-19

March 29, 2020 9:00 AM

To support vulnerable British Columbians during the COVID-19 crisis, the Province is providing a $3-million emergency grant from the Community Gaming Grants program to Food Banks British Columbia.
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Supporting renters, landlords during COVID-19

March 25, 2020 1:30 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Province takes unprecedented steps to support COVID-19 response

March 26, 2020 9:30 AM

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is using extraordinary powers under a state of provincial emergency to keep British Columbians safe, maintain essential goods and services, and support the Province’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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BC Coroners Service confirms first COVID-19 death in the community

March 30, 2020 1:45 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Government acting to protect province’s most vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis

March 21, 2020 10:15 AM

As British Columbians work to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Province is taking swift action to protect vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness, in communities around British Columbia.
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Training program helps women secure road-building jobs

January 29, 2020 1:15 PM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Minister’s statement on COVID-19 support for arts and culture sector

March 27, 2020 1:30 PM

Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has released the following statement about immediate responses to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for the arts and culture sector:
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Multiculturalism grants advance anti-racism

March 17, 2020 2:00 PM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

New B.C. cable ferry enters service

March 31, 2020 7:45 AM

Local residents who rely on the Province’s inland ferry system will benefit from a new B.C. built cable ferry, the Arrow Park III.
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Reduced speed limit to improve safety in Nanaimo commercial centre

March 11, 2020 8:00 AM

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Minister of State for Trade

Honourable George Chow

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Minister of State for Trade

Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:45 PM

Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.

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Export Navigator expands to Pacific Northwest

Friday, March 31, 2017 8:45 AM

British Columbia’s Export Navigator pilot project is expanding, bringing help to export-ready small- and medium-sized businesses in the Pacific Northwest and Kootenay Boundary regions, thanks to $250,000 committed under the Rural Economic Development Strategy.

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Ministers to visit Asia to strengthen ties, advance trade

Thursday, March 7, 2019 3:00 PM

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, and George Chow, Minister of State for Trade, will travel to Japan and South Korea March 16-22, 2019, to strengthen trade and investment ties, and to expand economic opportunities for businesses in B.C.

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Budget 2018 puts people first, makes life more affordable for British Columbians

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:40 PM

Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in the province with a made-in-B.C. child-care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of the province, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.

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B.C. consulting with stakeholders prior to NAFTA talks

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 11:15 AM

The B.C. government is seeking input from stakeholders across the province to help inform B.C.’s position and priorities at the upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations between Canada, the United States and Mexico.

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British Columbia celebrates Canadian Multiculturalism Day

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 8:30 AM

Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, issued this statement:

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Celebrating Ramadan in B.C.

Friday, May 26, 2017 4:15 PM

Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, issued this statement:

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B.C. invests $7.7 million to advance wood use and grow global markets

Friday, April 7, 2017 12:55 PM

The Government of British Columbia is investing $7.7 million to promote the use of B.C. wood, advance wood building systems and products, and expand global markets.

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B.C. welcomes signing of Canadian Free Trade Agreement

Friday, April 7, 2017 10:40 AM

Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, issued this statement after ministers representing all provinces and territories and the federal government signed the Canadian Free Trade Agreement replacing the former Agreement on Internal Trade:

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Province honours Chinese-Canadian ancestors

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:20 AM

B.C. Premier Christy Clark made the following statement after a Qingming Festival ceremony at Vancouver’s Mountain View Cemetery to honour Chinese ancestors and British Columbia’s Chinese community for their contributions:

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Export Navigator expands to Kootenay Boundary

Friday, March 31, 2017 9:00 AM

British Columbia’s Export Navigator pilot project is expanding, bringing help to export-ready small- and medium-sized businesses in the Kootenay Boundary and Pacific Northwest regions, thanks to $250,000 committed under the Rural Economic Development Strategy.

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Multiculturalism grants foster cultural diversity in B.C.

Friday, March 31, 2017 8:00 AM

One hundred and twenty community organizations from around the province are receiving a total of $300,000 in multiculturalism grants to help celebrate British Columbia’s rich multicultural heritage and promote diversity and inclusiveness.

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B.C. reaffirms stance against racism on anti-racism day

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:30 AM

Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

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Barkerville monument honours Chinese Canadian legacy

Sunday, March 19, 2017 12:15 PM

A commemorative plaque unveiled in Barkerville officially recognizes the contributions of Chinese Canadians to B.C.’s rich cultural, historical and economic mosaic.

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Kamloops monument honours Chinese Canadians legacy

Saturday, March 18, 2017 11:45 AM

A commemorative monument unveiled in the Kamloops Chinese Heritage Cemetery recognizes the contributions of Chinese Canadians to British Columbia’s rich cultural, historical and economic mosaic.

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