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 …
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Premier announces new Chinese-Canadian Community Advisory Committee
Premier John Horgan has announced a new Chinese-Canadian Community Advisory Committee to assist the Province of British Columbia in strengthening social, economic and cultural ties among members of the Chinese diaspora in this province and around the globe. “Our government …
B.C. government moves forward on action to protect coast
The provincial government will be moving forward with consultation around four bitumen spill safeguards while referring to the courts the outstanding issue around B.C.’s right to protect B.C.’s coast, Premier John Horgan announced today. “We believe it is our right …
Province supports local wine industry, proclaims April B.C. Wine Month
On the heels of Alberta’s boycott of B.C. wines, the B.C. government is ramping up its support for the industry by proclaiming April as B.C. Wine Month, including a special month-long promotion at all public liquor stores. “B.C.’s wine industry …
Throne speech outlines a clear path to making life more affordable
Historic investments in housing and child care are at the heart of the speech from the throne, which focused on making life more affordable, creating more opportunity for people and a brighter future for British Columbia. “Making life more affordable …
B.C. government shifts Family Day, beginning in 2019; better for business and families
Starting next year, British Columbia’s Family Day will be moved to the third week in February so families across the country can celebrate together, announced Premier John Horgan. Family Day was established in British Columbia in 2013 following a consultation …
Help is on the way for BC’s lowest paid workers
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