New legislation to bolster British Columbia’s employment standards will better protect children and youth from dangerous work, and deliver improved support for workers whose rights have been violated. “When British Columbians head out to their workplace, they need to know …
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Premier appoints minister’s special advisor on marine debris protection
Premier John Horgan has appointed Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo, as minister’s special advisor to George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on marine debris protection. “Derelict boats and discarded plastics pollute our waterways and put boater safety at …
Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people
Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy …
Join the CleanBC conversation for a cleaner, brighter future
George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, invites British Columbians to a conversation in a series of telephone town halls about the Province’s comprehensive plan to create a cleaner, stronger and more prosperous B.C. “Building a cleaner, brighter …
Statement on reconciliation process between Province and Office of the Wet’suwet’en
The Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, Premier John Horgan and Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement to mark the start of a new reconciliation process: The Office of the Wet’suwet’en and Province of British Columbia are committed …
Action plan to provide faster care for people with Parkinson’s
Beginning April 1, 2019, people with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms can no longer be controlled with medication will have improved access to deep brain stimulation (DBS). “We are taking action to expand access to deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s patients …
Students supported by new school mental health resources
B.C. students will benefit from a $3-million investment that will support new school-based mental health programs focused on prevention, wellness promotion and early intervention. The funding will include grants for all 60 school districts and independent schools for staff training …
Supportive homes and stability for people in need in Vancouver
People experiencing homelessness will now have access to more supportive homes and a unique opportunity to learn new skills through a community gardening program. The Province and the City of Vancouver celebrated their partnership at the grand opening of the …
Premier’s statement on Lunar New Year
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in celebration of Lunar New Year, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019: “On Lunar New Year, people in British Columbia and around the world gather in celebrations to say goodbye to the Year …
Premier’s statement on Black History Month
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement commemorating Black History Month: “During Black History Month, we honour people of African descent who have shaped British Columbia’s past and present. “Black people were pioneers in this province — economic, cultural …