CANADA, December 7 - Premier David Eby has announced a new cabinet made of experience and new energy that will focus on tackling the problems people are facing, and working to make life better for British Columbians. “British Columbia is a wonderful place …
CANADA, December 6 - Premier David Eby and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: “Each year in Canada, we mark the National …
CANADA, November 29 - The seventh B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering began on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, marking the first in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and the atmospheric river of 2021. Premier David Eby, …
CANADA, November 28 - A new medical school on the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Surrey campus is taking a significant step forward with the hiring of an interim dean and provincial funding to support its development. “While we have made enormous progress …
CANADA, November 27 - More family doctors will be available to take patients and treat people as the Province expands a program that trains internationally educated doctors, so they can get licensed to practise in British Columbia. “The pandemic has …
CANADA, November 25 - Premier David Eby and Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, have met with representatives of the First Nations Leadership Council and AutismBC, as well as B.C.’s representative for children and youth to discuss …
CANADA, November 24 - Premier David Eby and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement in advance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “Gender-based violence remains prevalent …
CANADA, November 24 - Harry Bains, Minister of Labour – “All workers deserve stable employment that treats them with dignity and respect, but that was not the case for thousands of health-care workers whose jobs were privatized and contracted out, leading …
CANADA, November 24 - Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, commanding officer, BC RCMP, Surrey – “We wholeheartedly welcome this unprecedented multi-year investment in the provincial RCMP budget, as it will have a direct impact on delivering public safety …
CANADA, November 22 - Housing will become its own standalone ministry as part of Premier David Eby’s plan to address the housing crisis in British Columbia. “For too many British Columbians, owning or even renting a good home feels out of reach,” Premier …
CANADA, November 23 - Premier David Eby, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, and Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness, have released the …
CANADA, November 21 - Legislation is being introduced to increase housing supply and speed up housing development in communities throughout the province where the need is greatest. Amendments are also being made to the Strata Property Act that will remove …
CANADA, November 20 - Jonathan Morris, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, B.C. Division, Victoria branch – “We know when a person is experiencing a mental-health or substance use crisis, what they need and want, is the support from someone who knows …
CANADA, November 20 - Premier David Eby and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement to mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance: “Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember and mourn …
CANADA, November 18 - With global inflation still driving costs up, families and small businesses in B.C. will get a one-time cost-of-living credit on their BC Hydro bill this fall, and a new BC Affordability Credit in January. “People and small businesses …
CANADA, November 18 - Today, David Eby was sworn in as B.C.’s 37th premier while surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and community members from throughout British Columbia. In a ceremony held in the Musqueam Community Centre, Eby made a commitment to …
CANADA, November 16 - A new lectureship and scholarship at the University of Victoria will support students and honour the memory of Dave Barrett, former premier of British Columbia. “Dave Barrett was an incredible public speaker, a roll-up-your-sleeves …
CANADA, November 11 - Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Remembrance Day: “Today, British Columbians will pause at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month to honour Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice for …
CANADA, November 8 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/27758 David Eby will be sworn in as B.C.’s next premier by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin on Nov. 18, 2022, at the Musqueam Community Centre in Vancouver. Eby’s cabinet will be sworn in on Dec …
CANADA, November 8 - Firefighters will now have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers. “Firefighters are there for us when we are at our most vulnerable, …
