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Historic B.C. legislation introduced recognizing Haida Aboriginal title

April 22, 2024 2:16 PM

A historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, was introduced to the B.C. legislative assembly on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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New agritech plant anchors B.C.’s industrial blueprint

April 23, 2024 10:16 AM

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Agriculture and Food

Province strengthens drought preparedness

March 18, 2024 10:11 AM

Hundreds of B.C. farmers will be better equipped to deal with drought with supports to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.
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B.C. vineyards, orchards receive help to replant for changing climate

March 13, 2024 1:30 PM

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New legislation aims to remove systemic barriers for Indigenous, racialized people

April 11, 2024 1:22 PM

Image of graphic with pencils in a row. Text reads: "Breaking down racial barriers to accessing services"

Indigenous and racialized people in B.C. will face fewer barriers when accessing public programs and services with new legislation aimed at removing systemic racism from provincial institutions.
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B.C. acts to protect kids, school staff from disruptive protests

April 10, 2024 2:20 PM

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Children and Family Development

Expanded eligibility, new supports available for current, former youth in care

April 4, 2024 12:30 PM

With an expansion of eligibility criteria, more than 9,000 current and former youth in care will have access to essential financial, housing, educational, medical and cultural supports.
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New position expedites progress on Indigenous child welfare

March 7, 2024 11:30 AM

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Citizens' Services

Governments of Canada and British Columbia working together to bring high-speed Internet to more than 7,500 households

April 4, 2024 11:50 AM

From Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-working-together-to-bring-high-speed-internet-to-more-than-7500-households.html
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Michael McEvoy to serve as interim information and privacy commissioner

April 1, 2024 1:00 PM

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Education and Child Care

B.C. takes action to improve literacy for students

April 16, 2024 10:13 AM

More support for early screening and interventions will help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities be more successful.
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More spaces coming for elementary students in Burnaby

April 17, 2024 1:30 PM

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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

Stronger local-disaster response will keep people safer

April 18, 2024 2:30 PM

Three emergency responders in yellow vests working at computers in a control room with a banner reading "building stronger local emergency response"

People in approximately 100 communities will be safer during emergencies with provincial funding that will better equip local governments and First Nations to respond to emergencies.
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More than $26 million invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure improvements across British Columbia

April 11, 2024 3:40 PM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

BC Hydro issues call for new clean electricity to power B.C.’s future

April 3, 2024 12:15 PM

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BC Hydro has launched a call for power to ensure that people and businesses will have the clean, affordable electricity needed to power B.C.’s growing economy and create jobs throughout the province.
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New legislation ensures B.C. benefits from clean, affordable electricity

April 11, 2024 10:25 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Working together to preserve the natural beauty of Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park

April 25, 2024 8:00 AM

A partnership between BC Parks, Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua for Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park will maintain a protective balance between supporting the growing number of people who want to visit this summer, and sustainably conserving the natural and cultural values that make the land special.
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More climate-action funding coming to communities throughout B.C.

April 18, 2024 10:30 AM

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Finance

Budget 2024: Taking action for people, families in B.C.

February 22, 2024 1:45 PM

Budget 2024 takes on the big challenges people are facing today by helping with everyday costs, delivering more homes faster, strengthening health care and services, and building a stronger, cleaner economy.
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Climate action tax credit helps people with everyday costs

April 4, 2024 2:30 PM

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Forests

B.C. plants its 10-billionth tree

April 15, 2024 2:45 PM

B.C. is celebrating the 10-billionth tree planted since reforestation programs began in 1930, with two billion of those trees planted in the past seven years.
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B.C. continues investments to support forest sector

April 12, 2024 1:30 PM

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Health

Launch of spring COVID-19 vaccine boosters marks end of respiratory illness season

April 8, 2024 1:30 PM

Starting Monday, April 8, 2024, people in British Columbia will have access to a free spring COVID-19 vaccine booster to maintain and extend protection for themselves and their loved ones against serious illnesses from COVID-19.
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Province takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people

April 11, 2024 10:03 AM

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Housing

B.C. builders can now use mass timber in taller buildings

April 10, 2024 9:50 AM

Photo of interior of a mass timber building.

Updates to the BC Building Code will benefit people in the building and housing sectors with the expanded use of mass timber in taller buildings, as well as schools, libraries and retail.
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More than 70 temporary housing units will open in Chilliwack

April 15, 2024 10:15 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Historic B.C. legislation introduced recognizing Haida Aboriginal title

April 22, 2024 2:16 PM

Working together to preserve the natural beauty of Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park

April 25, 2024 8:00 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Throne speech lays out vision of a stronger B.C. that works better for people

February 20, 2024 2:30 PM

Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the final session of the 42nd Parliament by delivering the speech from the throne, laying out the B.C. government’s vision for a stronger province that works better for people.
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Province honours people providing extraordinary community service

January 3, 2024 11:00 AM

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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation

New agritech plant anchors B.C.’s industrial blueprint

April 23, 2024 10:16 AM

A new state-of-the-art milk production plant and more jobs in the agrifood sector are coming to the Fraser Valley to help meet growing demand for dairy products.
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Funding will strengthen rural Kootenay economies

April 20, 2024 12:30 PM

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Labour

2024 minimum wage increases confirmed

April 22, 2024 12:35 PM

Increases to the upcoming minimum wage rates for 2024 have been confirmed through an order in council, following legislative changes that ensure these wages keep pace with inflation.
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Minister’s and parliamentary secretary’s statement on Construction and Skilled Trades Month

April 2, 2024 9:00 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

B.C.’s first detox services for Indigenous youth coming to Island

April 9, 2024 12:34 PM

Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island struggling with drug addiction will soon benefit from a first-of-its-kind treatment centre that will offer culturally relevant detox and treatment services.
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Mental-health, addiction supports for youth expand in the Interior

April 17, 2024 11:00 AM

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Municipal Affairs

Expanding multi-language support, services for newcomers

March 28, 2024 9:30 AM

Newcomers to British Columbia will have more help getting started in their new communities with expanded services and a new online multi-language information hub.
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Construction underway on Cowichan Sportsplex Field House

March 18, 2024 9:40 AM

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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

New legislation recognizes work of First Nations post-secondary institutes

April 9, 2024 10:19 AM

New legislation supports First Nations post-secondary education

The work of First Nations to provide post-secondary education to their communities will be supported by ongoing funding provided under new legislation, reflecting the integral role of First Nations-mandated post-secondary institutes as a key pillar of B.C.’s post-secondary education system.
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TradeUpBC builds, enhances tradespeoples’ skills

April 5, 2024 10:15 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

New digital platform improves response, safety for people in crisis in Port Moody

March 6, 2024 10:30 AM

People experiencing a mental-health or addiction emergency in Port Moody will receive improved response from police officers with HealthIM, an innovative, evidence-based digital tool paving the way for better crisis support in B.C.
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New legislation paves the way for police reform

April 4, 2024 10:21 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Budget 2024 supports improvements to treatment, recovery services

March 12, 2024 9:23 AM

Image: A man talks to a doctor in a treatment room. Graphic text: New funding enhances care for mental health and addiction recovery.

The Province is significantly increasing the funding many service providers rely on to deliver thousands of registered or licensed treatment and recovery beds throughout B.C. as part of Budget 2024.
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Changes aim to help people out of poverty

March 5, 2024 10:20 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Engagement launched for Canadians of South Asian Heritages museum

April 2, 2024 8:45 AM

People in British Columbia now have multiple new ways to contribute to the vision for the first-of-its-kind cultural museum celebrating Canadians of South Asian heritages and their contributions to the success of the province.
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Historic water bomber destined for wildfire aviation exhibit

March 28, 2024 12:30 PM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Province, YVR work together to support good jobs, fight pollution

March 21, 2024 11:50 AM

A partnership aimed at fighting pollution in the aviation sector, growing investment and supporting clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for people in British Columbia has been made between the B.C. government and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
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Airport improvements support services, growth for communities

April 2, 2024 7:00 AM

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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Province supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing

March 22, 2024 9:15 AM

B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues to flow and provide a safe and reliable water supply for people, businesses, the environment and wildlife.
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Province strengthens flood defences, protecting people, communities

March 21, 2024 9:15 AM

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Attorney General

New legislation aims to remove systemic barriers for Indigenous, racialized people

Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:22 PM

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Indigenous and racialized people in B.C. will face fewer barriers when accessing public programs and services with new legislation aimed at removing systemic racism from provincial institutions.

B.C. acts to protect kids, school staff from disruptive protests

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:20 PM

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B.C. acts to protect kids, school staff from disruptive protests

New legislation will help keep kids safe and focused on their education by preventing disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests, on school grounds.

More options coming for people needing legal help

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:10 PM

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Image of people smiling. Text reads: "More choices for people when they need legal help"

People seeking legal assistance will have more choices with changes to how lawyers, notaries and other legal professionals are regulated.

B.C. appoints two judges to the Provincial Court

Friday, April 5, 2024 11:45 AM

The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new Provincial Court judges to support timely and efficient access to justice.

People doing anti-racism work given more resources to fight hate

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:15 AM

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Diverse group of people having a discussion. Text of graphic reads: "More than 60 anti-racism projects receive grants".

More than 60 organizations have received funding to support projects designed to counter racism and promote inclusivity throughout the province.

Attorney general’s statement on Sikh Heritage Month

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:15 AM

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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month:

Annual awards honour B.C. anti-racism advocates

Friday, March 22, 2024 8:15 AM

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Awards celebrate B.C. anti-racism advocates

Nearly 80 people and organizations were nominated for the 2024 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards, honouring their efforts to combat racism and create a more inclusive B.C.

Premier’s, attorney general’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:30 AM

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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

B.C. takes action to hold companies accountable for hurting people

Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:56 AM

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B.C. takes action to hold companies accountable for hurting people

The Province is going after wrongdoers to recover the costs of public-health harms their products cause to people.

Introduction of Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act

Monday, March 11, 2024 1:50 PM

Government introduced the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, to the legislative assembly on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Mobile app, culturally appropriate services help families access justice

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:15 AM

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Smiling children looking at the camera, text reads Easier, modern access options help families thrive.

Families that are eligible to receive or pay family support will now find it easier to access resources with a new mobile app and a distinctions-based approach that will lower barriers to free services.

More than 7,000 people shared thoughts on upcoming anti-racism legislation

Monday, March 4, 2024 11:00 AM

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Feedback from people in British Columbia about how upcoming anti-racism legislation should address systemic racism is available online in the form of “what we heard” reports.

B.C. simplifies collection of cross-border child support payments

Monday, March 4, 2024 9:00 AM

More parents and guardians will have help seeking child support payments to improve the standard of living for their children with recent amendments to the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act (ISO).

Minister’s statement on hate crimes policy changes

Friday, February 16, 2024 4:50 PM

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announcing revisions to the hate crimes policy:

$29 million legal aid expansion for people experiencing family violence

Thursday, February 15, 2024 9:20 AM

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Woman and child smiling and embracing in a home.

VANCOUVER unceded Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) homelands – More people in B.C. will soon have a historic level of access to legal aid services, including legal representation through a new family law clinic model and a significant expansion of legal aid eligibility criteria.

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