Dean will serve under the direction of Minister of Finance Carole James and has the following responsibilities: ensuring gender equity is reflected in government budgets, policies and programs; co-ordinating cross-government action on gender issues, including gender violence, gender equality and …
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Throne Speech
Throne speech outlines clear path to make life more affordable The throne speech announced the start of the largest investment in affordable housing in this province’s history, including social housing, student housing, seniors housing, Indigenous housing and affordable …
Minimum Wage Set to $15.20 by 2021
The BC government has endorsed the Fair Wages Commission recommendations (report) to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2021. The increases are spaced out over the next 4 years: June 1, 2018: $12.65 an hour ($1.30 increase) June 1, …
Statement from Premier John Horgan on the passing of former premier David Barrett
“Today, B.C. has lost a giant, former premier Dave Barrett. His visionary leadership and unflinching commitment to the well-being of ordinary people around the province led to lasting change that shaped our province for the better. In just one short …
#StopOverdose funding in Victoria – support and treatment people need, when they need it
“Our government is committed to doing whatever we can to address the overdose crisis, which has devastated too many families in our community and across B.C. It is so important to be able to target resources to the communities that …
#EndStigma and #StopOverdose
The provincial government is investing $322 million over the next three years to save lives, end stigma and improve access to services for people struggling with addiction. This campaign is part of government’s commitment to combat the overdose crisis and …
We’re building a poverty reduction strategy, and you can help
Your feedback will help us understand what poverty looks like in communities across B.C., and how we can best take action to improve people’s lives. Please head to this website to make an online submission: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcpovertyreduction/ There are several ways …
Give your input on the future of how we vote
British Columbians can now provide input to help shape next year’s provincial referendum on electoral reform as part of the How We Vote public engagement. I encourage you to visit this website to learn more and participate Visit: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/howwevote/ The public …
Highway 14 upgrades accelerated to make life easier for South Island commuters
Starting immediately, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will initiate construction of a number of improvements to boost safety, reduce congestion, and keep people moving along the Highway 14 corridor. Read more at: https://news.gov.bc.ca/hwy14upgrade
SPCA Call Centre
Today, I had a chance to tour the call centre for the BC SPCA. Thanks to the staff for the tour! They provide vital services to help keep animals from distress across the province. Follow @BCSPCAVictoria and @BC_SPCA on twitter for updates, or …