BC Gov News

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement in recognition of World Refugee Day:

The Province is taking action to support respectful and inclusive work environments for workers in British Columbia’s creative sector.

Thousands of people will slither through miles of mud and tackle difficult obstacles this weekend, as they compete in Tough Mudder Whistler, an event partly funded by the Province.

Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has issued the following statement regarding Canada’s successful bid to co-host the FIFA 2026 World Cup:

The Government of British Columbia has underscored its commitment to work with Indigenous peoples in the spirit of respect and collaboration by introducing a set of draft principles designed to guide the daily work of provincial government employees. Don Wright, head of the BC Public Service shared the draft principles with all 27,000 public service employees on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

For many decades, Chinese Canadians in British Columbia endured hardship and legislated discrimination.

Northern FanCon 2018, an internationally recognized entertainment expo and comic convention, will bring Hollywood celebrities, creative geniuses and thousands of visitors together in Prince George on May 11–13, 2018, with help from the Province’s Tourism Events Program.

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement celebrating Nowruz on Tuesday, March 20, 2018:

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Lisa Beare announced a new marketing campaign to support B.C. wine and food tourism, and the creation of a new Minister’s Tourism Engagement Council today.