Twenty new conservation officers were sworn in today in Victoria, and will begin their postings this fall throughout British Columbia. New resources are also being added to locations with the highest need. “We recognize the need for additional conservation officers …
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Province submits court reference to protect B.C.’s coast
The Government of British Columbia has submitted a reference question to the B.C. Court of Appeal today to affirm its right to protect B.C. from the threat of a diluted bitumen spill. The reference question concerns provincial autonomy, particularly the …
Earth Day: Transitioning British Columbia to a low-carbon economy
By George Heyman Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (494 words) Earth Day is a time for us to think hard about what kind of world we want to leave for our children and grandchildren. Tackling climate change, in …
B.C. government funding 14,000 new, affordable homes for renters
The British Columbia government is providing funding to build 14,000 new rental homes throughout the province to help make housing more affordable for seniors, families, and low- and middle-income earners, Premier John Horgan announced today. “We’re building British Columbia by …
Legislation introduced to strengthen family maintenance enforcement
Government has introduced two legislative amendments that, if passed, will strengthen maintenance enforcement orders and ensure that children and families have the supports they are entitled to through the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP). The first amendment will allow ICBC …
Premier appoints Rental Housing Task Force to improve tenancy laws
Premier John Horgan has appointed a Rental Housing Task Force that will advise on how to improve security and fairness for renters and landlords throughout the province. The task force will be headed up by Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert, …
New Student Ranger Program launched today
Young people throughout British Columbia will have an opportunity to acquire a diverse range of job skills while working in the province’s spectacular natural environment, through the new BC Parks Student Ranger Program. This is the first program established with …
Revitalizing B.C.’s environmental assessment process
The provincial government is reviewing British Columbia’s environmental assessment process to ensure the legal rights of First Nations are respected and the public’s expectation of a strong, transparent process is met, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman …
Vancouver Poverty Reduction Strategy Meetings
Government has made a commitment to a poverty reduction strategy with legislated targets and timelines to help individuals, kids and families to move out of poverty and onto the path to success. These forums will help to advise the work …
Public comment invited on proposed B.C. spill regulations
The provincial government is seeking input from British Columbians on its next steps to defend B.C.’s land, coast and waters from oil spills. “We understand the personal connection British Columbians have with our environment and how passionate we all are …