CANADA, February 18 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32004 Lt. Gov. Wendy Cocchia has delivered the speech from the throne outlining the B.C. government’s plan to defend British Columbians from the economic impacts of the U.S. …
CANADA, February 2 - Premier David Eby is announcing immediate counter-measures to stand up for B.C.’s workers and businesses after the United States announced incoming 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% tariffs on energy. “President Trump’s 25% …
CANADA, February 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Black History Month: “Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to learn about and celebrate the many and diverse contributions of Black people to our province. “ …
CANADA, January 30 - Premier David Eby offered his congratulations to Wendy Cocchia, CM, OBC, LLD (Hon), on being sworn in on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, as British Columbia’s 31st Lieutenant Governor. “It is my honour to welcome Wendy Cocchia as the new …
CANADA, January 30 - Premier David Eby praised Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, OBC, for her service to the people and the Province of British Columbia over the past six years and nine months. “I thank Her Honour for her hard work on all our behalf,” said …
CANADA, January 29 - Premier David Eby is tasking a new cabinet committee with co-ordinating the whole-of-government approach to protect B.C.’s workers, businesses and economy against ongoing tariff threats from the United States. Ravi Kahlon, Minister of …
CANADA, January 29 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia: “On Jan. 29, 2017, in a terrible act of anti-Muslim hatred, the lives of six …
CANADA, January 21 - First Nations’ leaders and provincial officials are coming together for the ninth B.C. cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering, where they will collaborate on ways to recognize, respect and advance government-to-government …
CANADA, January 16 - As B.C. continues to fight against threatened United States tariffs of 25% on all Canadian imports, the Province has done a preliminary assessment of potential impacts to the B.C. economy of a trade war with the United States. In …
CANADA, January 16 - Cabinet ministers are being directed to focus on growing B.C.’s economy and protecting vital public services in the face of unprecedented threats from beyond Canada’s borders, including United States president-elect Donald Trump’s …
CANADA, January 15 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Black Excellence Day: “Black people and communities have helped build British Columbia. We take the opportunity today, on the third annual Black Excellence Day marked by the …
CANADA, January 15 - The Province is taking action to speed up the expansion of British Columbia’s electricity grid by enabling the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) to act as a one-window regulator for permits necessary to support the North Coast Transmission …
CANADA, December 13 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31848 Premier David Eby has released the following statement about an agreement with the BC Greens: “British Columbians expect us to work collaboratively to deliver on the most …
CANADA, December 13 - A significant milestone has been reached in the long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies. All provincial and territorial governments, as well as class action plaintiffs, have voted to accept a plan proposed by a court- …
CANADA, December 12 - Increased tax incentives for British Columbia’s motion picture sector will help attract more major productions and ensure that good-paying film and TV industry jobs stay in B.C. “Our province is home to one of the busiest film and TV …
CANADA, December 9 - BC Hydro has selected nine energy projects through its 2024 call for power that will supply clean, affordable electricity to serve B.C.’s growing communities and housing needs, as people and businesses choose clean energy in their …
CANADA, December 9 - A provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Q Centre in Colwood. John Horgan served as the 36th premier of British Columbia from July 2017 to November 2022. He was …
CANADA, December 6 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: “On the evening of Dec. 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered at L’École Polytechnique in Montreal. “ …
CANADA, December 3 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31810 A provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Q Centre in Colwood, starting at 1 p.m. Lieutenant Governor …
CANADA, November 28 - Premier David Eby is celebrating employees in the public service who have made distinguished contributions to strengthen communities and improve people’s lives throughout British Columbia. “The people and teams receiving the Premier’s …
