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Joint statement on Black Shirt Day

Friday, January 15, 2021 11:30 AM Translations

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15, 2021:


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Province honours outstanding contributions that combat racism

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:00 PM

Forty-five individuals and organizations were recognized for their excellence in fostering inclusiveness and anti-racism efforts as this year’s nominees of the B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards.


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Joint statement on COVID-19 racism

Monday, January 25, 2021 12:30 PM

Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader, have released the following statement in response to acts of racism and discrimination against Indigenous peoples under the guise of COVID-19: 


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Ministers’ statement on the passing of Katherine McParland

Monday, December 7, 2020 4:45 PM

David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, and Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, have issued the following statement on the passing of Katherine McParland, B.C. Housing board commissioner:


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New cabinet focuses on keeping people safe, fighting COVID-19

Thursday, November 26, 2020 2:55 PM Translations

Premier John Horgan has announced a new cabinet that will focus on keeping people healthy and safe through the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Minister’s statement on BC Multiculturalism Week

Friday, November 20, 2020 1:45 PM Translations

Anne Kang, Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in honour of BC Multiculturalism Week, Nov. 15-21, 2020:


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Four projects benefit from French-language funding

Friday, September 18, 2020 3:15 PM Translations

The Province has announced that it is partnering with four non-profit organizations to support projects that directly benefit British Columbia’s francophone community.


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New project to showcase Punjabi Canadian history in B.C.

Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:45 PM Translations
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British Columbia is celebrating the contributions of the Punjabi Canadian community to its economy, history and culture through the development of new educational supports, exhibits and online resources.


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Premier’s statement on Islamic New Year

Thursday, August 20, 2020 7:45 AM Translations

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement recognizing Muharram, the Islamic New Year:


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Coastal First Nations, Province expand work together to protect environment, grow regional economy

Friday, July 31, 2020 10:00 AM

The B.C. government and Coastal First Nations, an alliance of eight First Nations on the north and central coast and Haida Gwaii, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue and expand their work to protect the environment and boost the regional economy.


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More supports for Vancouver Island, coast region to combat racism

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:09 PM Translations

The Province is strengthening anti-hate and anti-racism supports for communities with seven new organizations offering Resilience BC services in B.C.’s Vancouver Island and Coast region.


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More supports for B.C.’s northern region to combat racism

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:06 PM Translations

The Province is strengthening anti-hate and anti-racism supports for communities with nine new organizations offering Resilience BC services in B.C.’s northern region.


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New museum to tell story of Chinese Canadians in B.C.

Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:30 AM Translations
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To ensure people can learn more about Chinese Canadians’ contributions to British Columbia, the B.C. government is taking a significant step toward establishing a museum that honours Chinese Canadian history and living heritage.


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Funding boost empowers Indigenous student success

Saturday, June 20, 2020 7:30 AM

Indigenous students at public post-secondary institutions throughout British Columbia will have more support to succeed in post-secondary education and finish their studies.


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New chairwoman for Advisory Council on Indigenous Women

Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:30 AM

Barb Ward-Burkitt has been appointed as the new chairwoman of the Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women (MACIW).


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