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, …
#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 …
The Best of Victoria’s Favourites – Times Colonist
In a recent Times Colonist poll, areas in Esquimalt-Metchosin came in as finalists for a few categories including: Beast Beach: Esquimalt Lagoon Best Park: Thetis Lake Best Seaside Walk: Esquimalt Lagoon Read all about it at http://www.timescolonist.com/life/the-best-of-victoria-s-favourites-1.23112760 and in the special …
Support of the Fruit Tree Industry
Our government is committed to supporting and strengthening our province’s fruit growing industry. We’re very fortunate here in B.C. to have a diverse and productive industry. The proposed program will cover 3 areas to promote the growth and sustainability of …