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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Ministers’ statement on the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games

Thursday, July 22, 2021 6:15 AM Translations

Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; and Ravi Kahlon, a former Olympian and Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation; have released the following statement on the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Tokyo:


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Education roundtable defines anti-racism action plan

Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:30 PM Translations

A community roundtable will bring together nearly 40 community organizations, rightsholders and education partners to address racism in education and help shape the provincial K-12 Anti-Racism in Education Action Plan.


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Premier’s statement on Imamat Day

Sunday, July 11, 2021 7:30 AM Translations

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking Imamat Day:


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Premier’s statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day

Sunday, June 27, 2021 7:30 AM Translations

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking Canadian Multiculturalism Day:


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Premier’s statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7:30 AM Translations

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism:


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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on postponement of anti-racism rally

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 1:00 PM

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in response to the recent postponement of a Resilience BC anti-racism network rally in Nanaimo and Ladysmith due to threats of violence:


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Joint statement on hate-motivated attack in Ontario

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 1:30 PM

Premier John Horgan and Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following statement regarding the hate-motivated attack in London, Ont.:


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Joint statement on Filipino Heritage Month

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:00 AM Translations

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Mable Elmore, MLA for Vancouver-Kensington, have released the following statement in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month:


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British Columbia aids COVID-19 response in India

Friday, May 14, 2021 10:00 AM Translations

British Columbia is providing relief funds to the Canadian Red Cross to help fight the current wave of COVID-19 in India.


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Premier’s statement on Eid al-Fitr

Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:30 AM Translations

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to mark Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan:


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B.C. takes step to acknowledge historical wrongs against Japanese Canadians

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11:00 AM Translations
B.C. takes step to acknowledge historical wrongs against Japanese Canadians

The Province is providing the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society with $2 million as part of its commitment to honour the traumatic internment of almost 22,000 Japanese Canadians during the Second World War.


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Parliamentary secretary's statement on Asian Heritage Month

Saturday, May 1, 2021 7:30 AM Translations

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has issued the following statement in honour of Asian Heritage Month:


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Redevelopment to create new child care, housing for families

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:45 PM
Redevelopment to create new child care, housing for families

A redevelopment project is one step closer for the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver with a $25-million commitment from the B.C. government.


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