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Lifting trade barriers, making it easier to buy Canadian

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:30 PM
B.C. leads on breaking down interprovincial trade barriers.

B.C. leads largest red tape reduction in Canada’s history


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Building momentum through forestry trade mission

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:35 AM
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MOU signing in Seoul, South Korea.

Two new agreements, major business deal strengthen trade ties, open doors in new markets


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Facilities Bargaining Association and Health Employers Association of BC reach tentative agreement

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 2:21 PM

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA).


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Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada

Monday, November 17, 2025 11:50 AM
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Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada

B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats


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Province invests in trades training to power B.C.’s economic future

Friday, November 14, 2025 10:16 AM
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Investing in trades training to power B.C.’s economic future

British Columbia is boosting skilled-trades training throughout the province so people can secure family-supporting jobs created through major projects.


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Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance

Thursday, November 13, 2025 10:00 AM
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Starting Dec. 1, 2025, couples where both members receive disability assistance will receive the same support allowance as they would if they were two single people.


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New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:30 PM
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Effective immediately, new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for health-care providers to spend with patients.


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Minister’s statement on October Labour Force Survey results

Friday, November 7, 2025 8:21 AM
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B.C. jobs holding steady

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for October 2025:


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Largest forestry trade mission to Asia aims to grow lumber market

Thursday, November 6, 2025 8:00 AM
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Tour of Xyence Co. Pressure Treating Plant

Diversifying and expanding B.C.’s forestry sector is top of mind as Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, leads industry representatives, First Nations, and other sector experts on a trade mission to Japan and South Korea.


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Premier’s, Coastal First Nations’ statement on the North Coast Protection Declaration

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:00 AM
North Coast Protection Declaration

This morning, on Nov. 5, 2025, Premier David Eby; Chief Marilyn Slett, president, Coastal First Nations; Mayor Garry Reece, Lax Kw’alaams; Jason Alsop, president, Haida Nation; Paula Amos, Indigenous Tourism B.C.; and Clarence Innis, Hereditary Elder, all signed the following declaration:


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Minister’s statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Month

Monday, November 3, 2025 8:00 AM
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Apprenticeship Recognition Month in British Columbia

Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has released the following statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Month:


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Labour Market Outlook forecasts job opportunities over next 10 years

Friday, October 31, 2025 2:00 PM

B.C.’s new Labour Market Outlook anticipates more than one million job openings over the next decade, helping people to plan their education, skills training and career paths.


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Fund supports next generation of B.C. farmers

Friday, October 31, 2025 8:45 AM
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Farmers beginning operations in British Columbia are getting help to plan and grow their agricultural businesses so they can succeed and offer B.C. families fresh and local food.


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