A landmark reconciliation agreement between the shíshálh Nation and B.C. recognizes and respects Indigenous title and rights, and supports self-determination and shíshálh self-government. The agreement is a commitment to working together to protect the environment, as well as promote economic opportunity …
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Historic legislation sets targets, timelines to reduce poverty
British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy, guided by legislation introduced today, will lift thousands of people out of poverty, create more opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and make it easier for people to participate in their community. The …
Orange Shirt Day a reminder that Every Child Matters
The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, as Orange Shirt Day, to honour and remember Indian residential school survivors and their families. Orange Shirt Day is held annually on Sept. 30, a time of year when …
Province cuts rent increase to ease pressure on renters
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is listening to the concerns of renters and taking action on an early recommendation from B.C.’s Rental Housing Task Force by cutting the annual allowable rent increase by 2%, limiting it to inflation. That …
Provincial tuition waiver program helps young people formerly in government care
Read Melanie’s recent editorial for the Georgia Straight on the provincial tuition waiver program! You can find the original article here. This month, we are celebrating the more than 550 former youths in government care who are benefiting from our choice …
Ministers’ statement on child care fee-reduction initiative
Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family Development, and Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care, have issued the following joint statement to celebrate reaching a milestone under the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative: “After just four months, the …
BC Gov News: Premier Horgan announces $100 increase to income assistance and disability rates
The John Horgan government is taking swift action to reduce poverty in British Columbia by lifting income assistance and disability assistance by $100 a month. The Liberal government left B.C. with the highest poverty rate in the country. Reversing that …
Times Colonist: Letters spell out top priorities for NDP government ministers
Lindsay Kines July 24, 2017 Reforming campaign finance laws, freezing B.C. Hydro rates and developing 114,000 units of affordable housing are among the priorities Premier John Horgan has told his cabinet members to pursue. Horgan’s mandate letters to his ministers were …
SeattlePI: A Trump-in-reverse government takes power in British Columbia
Joel Connelly July 18, 2017 British Columbia had its first progressive premier in 16 years sworn in Tuesday, with a gender-balanced provincial cabinet and pivotal support and policy cooperation from the Green Party in the B.C. Legislature. The ceremony in …
The Tyee: BC’s New Premier John Horgan Unveils Gender-Balanced Cabinet
Andrew MacLeod July 18, 2017 Experienced MLAs Carole James, Adrian Dix and David Eby awarded senior positions. British Columbia Premier John Horgan has chosen a gender-balanced cabinet that includes a mix of veteran MLAs and people first elected to the …