British Columbia Premier Press Releases

• Published on March 21, 2024 - 14:52 GMT

  

  Premier’s, attorney general’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Day for the Elimination of Racial ...

  CANADA, March 21 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “For many people in British Columbia, racism and discrimination is an awful reality. “Today and every day, our …

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• Published on March 20, 2024 - 03:22 GMT

  

  More affordable homes for young adults, seniors in Chilliwack

  CANADA, March 19 - Young adults and seniors in Chilliwack will soon have access to new affordable homes with the opening of the Paramount.   “We need to make sure Chilliwack stays a place where young people can put down roots and seniors on fixed incomes …

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• Published on March 19, 2024 - 22:33 GMT

  

  Nearly 2,000 new homes coming for people in B.C.

  CANADA, March 19 - Nearly 2,000 new affordable homes are on the way for renters in Metro Vancouver, through partnerships between the Province and local non-profit housing providers. “Everyone deserves a decent home they can actually afford,” said Premier …

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• Published on March 18, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

  

  Province strengthens drought preparedness

  CANADA, March 18 - Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness –  “Across B.C., farmers and ranchers are experiencing the real challenges and impacts of climate change. By helping our agricultural producers access the tools they need …

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• Published on March 15, 2024 - 19:33 GMT

  

  New funding supports critical infrastructure in the northwest

  CANADA, March 15 - Thousands of people living and working in northwestern B.C. will benefit from a regional funding agreement that will create jobs and bring much-needed infrastructure projects to support economic growth in their communities. “By working …

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• Published on March 14, 2024 - 18:41 GMT

  

  B.C. takes action to hold companies accountable for hurting people

  CANADA, March 14 - The Province is going after wrongdoers to recover the costs of public-health harms their products cause to people.   The public health accountability and cost recovery act will provide the tools necessary for the government to recover …

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• Published on March 11, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

  

  Premier’s, minister’s, provincial health officer’s statements on the National Day of Observance

  CANADA, March 11 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement acknowledging the National Day of Observance for COVID-19: “Four years ago, the world was irrevocably changed. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared …

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• Published on March 11, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

  

  New acute care tower coming to Surrey Memorial Hospital

  CANADA, March 11 - Rachna Singh, MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers – “A new patient care tower at Surrey Memorial Hospital is a big step toward making sure people in our community get enhanced access to top-quality health care.” Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey- …

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• Published on March 10, 2024 - 21:19 GMT

  

  Life-saving cancer therapy now being provided in British Columbia

  CANADA, March 10 - Cancer patients affected by certain advanced leukemias and lymphomas now have better access to Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) therapy closer to home, as the therapy becomes available in the province. This is a partnership …

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• Published on March 8, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

  

  Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Women’s Day

  CANADA, March 8 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking International Women’s Day: “Today, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in B.C. and around the world. We also renew our commitment to achieving gender …

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• Published on March 8, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

  

  Province takes action to fund IVF, support families

  CANADA, March 8 - People in B.C. on the path to parenthood will soon have more supports as the Province begins work to provide better, more affordable access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) services. “For people wanting to start a family, infertility and …

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• Published on February 29, 2024 - 23:14 GMT

  

  Historic project brings student housing to Douglas College

  CANADA, February 29 - Students at Douglas College will soon have access to affordable on-campus housing for the first time as construction starts on one of the Province’s largest capital investments in student housing. “One of the biggest challenges facing …

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• Published on February 28, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

  

  Premier’s, minister’s statements on Pink Shirt Day

  CANADA, February 28 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Pink Shirt Day: “Today, as people throughout the province proudly wear pink, we are reminded that we all have a responsibility to stand up against bullying.   “The message …

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• Published on February 26, 2024 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Budget measures ensure homes are for people, not speculators

  CANADA, February 26 - As part of Budget 2024 measures that will increase supply and make homes more affordable and accessible, the Province is taking action against speculators and those who profit from “flipping” homes. “Families shouldn’t have to compete …

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• Published on February 22, 2024 - 08:26 GMT

  

  Premier's, minister's statement on fatal crane incident

  CANADA, February 22 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30355 Premier David Eby and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have released the following statement regarding the fatal construction crane incident on Feb. 21, 2024: “We are saddened …

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• Published on February 20, 2024 - 22:46 GMT

  

  BC Builds will deliver thousands more homes with Canada contribution

  CANADA, February 20 - BC Builds, the Province’s new initiative to build more housing for people with middle incomes, will benefit from $2 billion in additional financing from the Government of Canada to help deliver thousands more homes that people with …

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• Published on February 20, 2024 - 22:46 GMT

  

  Throne speech lays out vision of a stronger B.C. that works better for people

  CANADA, February 20 - Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the final session of the 42nd Parliament by delivering the speech from the throne, laying out the B.C. government’s vision for a stronger province that works better for people. “While our …

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• Published on February 20, 2024 - 17:59 GMT

  

  New ministers appointed for Citizens’ Services; Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

  CANADA, February 20 - Premier David Eby has appointed Lisa Beare as Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and George Chow as Minister of Citizens’ Services. “Lisa and George have tremendous experience, and in these new roles they will …

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• Published on February 15, 2024 - 00:45 GMT

  

  Improvements to Abbotsford pump station build resilience, make people safer

  CANADA, February 14 - To help protect people, communities and farmland in the Fraser Valley’s Sumas Prairie from future flood events, the Barrowtown Pump Station in Abbotsford will receive significant flood-resilience upgrades.  “The November 2021 Sumas …

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• Published on February 14, 2024 - 19:57 GMT

  

  Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s, MLA’s statements on the Women’s Memorial March

  CANADA, February 14 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement acknowledging the annual Women’s Memorial March being held today: “The first march was organized by women in 1992 to honour the memory of an Indigenous woman who was murdered in …

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