Post-secondary students will have more opportunities to gain real-life, relevant work experience that will give them a career leg up, benefiting employers. An investment of $9 million in co-op and work-integrated learning was announced on Monday, June 10, 2019, by …
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Increasing access to education for former youth in care
Former youth in care attending a post-secondary institution on a tuition waiver can now access additional funding for living expenses so they can better focus on their academic careers. Buying books, groceries and paying bills for expenses, such as rent …
Collective efforts aim to prevent sexual violence on campus
Students, post-secondary institutions, community organizations and the Province are working together to prevent and respond to sexual violence in order to make campuses safer for everyone. The Moving Forward Together: Building Capacity to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Violence on …
Spring session focused on affordability, strengthening economy
Making life better and more affordable for British Columbians, while building a strong economy, was at the core of government work inside and outside the Parliament Buildings this spring. “Our government is continuing to make choices that put people first, …
Minimum wage increases June 1
B.C.’s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders will all also increase, effective June 1, 2019. Regular increases to minimum wages are one way …
New legal aid service to help more people find early resolution
The Legal Services Society (LSS) has introduced a provincewide legal aid service that will be available to people who would not normally qualify for legal aid. By reducing eligibility rules, legal aid lawyers will be able to help more people …
Two years in, CASA is getting results on climate action, housing and more
On the eve of the second anniversary of the signing of the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CASA), British Columbians are seeing the benefits of a government that puts people first. “I’m proud to lead a government that’s getting results for …
B.C. to study billing transparency, fairness in cellphone contracts
Frustrated by the lack of transparency in cellphone bills — from clarity about fees to the absence of plain language that makes contracts confusing — consumers want to see changes, and government is looking for information to help. The Province has …
B.C. deterring money laundering in post-secondary system
As the next step in cracking down on money laundering in British Columbia, government is working with public and private post-secondary institutions to ensure they are not targets for money laundering after being identified as one of several vulnerable sectors. “We …
Major investment to increase capacity and reduce overcrowding across Metro Vancouver’s Transit System
Investing in public transit infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transportation options that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end of the day. Today, the Honourable …