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Minimum wage increases to $17.85 on June 1

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 8:30 AM
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Minimum wage goes up to $17.85 on June 1

Employers and workers are reminded that on Sunday, June 1, 2025, B.C.’s general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour.


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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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Public input sought as Massey Tunnel replacement progresses

Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:00 AM
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3D rendering of replacement for the George Massey Tunnel

The public is invited to learn more and provide feedback about the replacement for the George Massey Tunnel and how environmental impacts during construction will be managed now that the application for the project’s environmental assessment certificate has been submitted.


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Funding supports new projects to promote recycling, prevent plastic waste

Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:30 AM

More businesses and organizations in B.C. will receive funding to foster innovation in plastic recycling and waste prevention while creating good, clean jobs for people throughout the province.


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Minister’s statement on Gorman Group’s mill purchase

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:50 PM

Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to Gorman Group’s purchase of Weyerhaeuser’s operations in Princeton:


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New funding strengthens rural and Indigenous communities

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 PM

Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout British Columbia are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean-economy opportunities and infrastructure development.


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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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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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Highway improvements coming to southern Interior

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 AM

Almost 450 kilometres of highways and side roads in B.C.’s southern Interior will be upgraded to provide better driving surfaces for residents, travellers and goods movement.


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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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New legislation will deliver key infrastructure faster, strengthen economy

Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:46 AM
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New legislation will deliver key infrastructure faster, strengthen economy

Major infrastructure projects will be built faster in B.C. as the Province aims to speed up permitting and approvals through new legislation.


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on International Workers’ Day

Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30 AM
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Two people working in a lumber shop with a blue banner and white text that reads "International Worker's Day"

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of International Workers’ Day:


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