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People facing barriers to employment will gain experience for in-demand jobs

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:30 PM
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New job opportunities for people with barriers

The Province, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is providing $7.7 million over two years to create work opportunities for people facing significant barriers to employment.


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Premier leading Asia trade mission to promote B.C. investment, support good jobs

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:40 PM
Premier David Eby

Premier David Eby is leading a trade mission to Asia with business leaders and key government officials to strengthen partnerships, increase investment, diversify trade and create good jobs for British Columbians.


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Streamlined process cuts wait times, bringing more U.S. nurses to B.C.

Monday, May 12, 2025 12:34 PM
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Nurse attending to a patient. Text: Record number of US nurses coming to BC to work.

New streamlined credential recognition means nurses from the United States can now work in B.C. much quicker, with registrations taking only a few days, compared to the previous average as long as four months.


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Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on National Nursing Week, International Nurses Day

Monday, May 12, 2025 11:45 AM
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Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, and Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care, have issued the following statement in recognition of National Nursing Week and International Nurses Day:


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Minister’s statement on April Labour Force Survey results

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:54 AM
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BC private sector jobs up 13,400

Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for April 2025:


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Province takes energy action to electrify economy, increase resilience

Monday, May 5, 2025 9:20 AM
Province takes energy action to electrify economy, increase resilience

The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, is launching an ambitious plan to harness British Columbia’s clean-electricity advantage, driving economic growth and transformative change, strengthening energy security and advancing climate action.


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More than 60 projects will reduce wildfire risk, support forestry in B.C.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:15 PM

Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health and get more fibre into the hands of mills and energy producers.


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Premier directs government to cancel American contracts wherever viable

Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:39 AM
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Premier David Eby

The B.C. government has updated its direction to ministries, health authorities and core Crown corporations to critically review all contracts with United States companies to decrease the Province’s dependence on goods and services from U.S. suppliers.


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Premier’s statement on meeting with the prime minister

Monday, April 7, 2025 2:18 PM
Premier David Eby with Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

Premier David Eby has released the following statement after meeting with Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.


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Premier’s statement on softwood lumber

Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:00 PM

Premier David Eby has released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce announcement that it plans to raise softwood duties against Canadian producers to 34.45%:


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Province takes action to improve wildfire resiliency, enhance forest stewardship

Friday, April 4, 2025 12:45 PM

The Province is taking action to adapt B.C.’s forests to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and community resilience through its operations.


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Minister’s statement on March Labour Force Survey results

Friday, April 4, 2025 8:50 AM
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Robotic dog with BC and Canada's logo. Text reads: B.C. focus on trade, gains 35400 jobs in 2025

Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for March 2025:


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Provincial secondary-suite pilot program update

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:00 PM

Due to uncertain financial times, and with the federal government committing to implement a similar program, the Province’s pilot secondary-suite incentive program will no longer be accepting applications after March 30, 2025.


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