Every one of us knows someone affected by gender-based violence. Communities across B.C. continue to feel the loss of women, girls, and gender-diverse people who were targeted simply for who they are. Too many people are still trapped in abusive situations and searching for a way out. Gender-based violence happens ever...

British Columbia is one of the most beautiful places to live in the world, and we want people to have good, long lives here. Across the world, people are feeling the effects of global economic instability, and in addition Donald Trump's unjustified tariffs have been an attack on our sovereignty and our economy. That's ...

British Columbians expect a lot from their energy providers. We all want energy that is reliable, affordable and lower carbon. As our province grows, meeting British Columbia's growing energy needs and climate goals will take innovation, practical solutions and collaboration to keep pace. The way we produce, deliver an...

Changes to the Employment Standards Act have come into effect on November 12th that limit when employers can ask for sick notes due to short-term illness. This will help ease the administrative burden on health care professionals while also making sure that people aren't spreading illness or experiencing long wait time...

This past Monday, MLAs from across the province returned to the Legislature for the beginning of the Fall session. This session, we will be introducing legislation early in the session that will help make sure that people in B.C. have good, well-paying jobs, that workers are treated fairly, that we are addressing affor...

Earlier this week, we recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate and reflect on the strength of the survivors, families, and communities who were forever changed by the residential school system, and especially the children who never came home. This day coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a ca...

Two weeks ago, Charlie Kirk, a controversial American conservative speaker, was murdered - assassinated - in public for promoting controversial and polarizing political views. Unfortunately, this isn't even an isolated event but the latest in a series of political violence against figures from different political views...

It is always amazing how fast September comes around, and I hope British Columbians everywhere were able to enjoy the summer. With this week comes another exciting time across B.C: back to school! The first days are always full of energy as kids get to reconnect with their peers and educators and start a new phase of t...

All year, British Columbians have been supporting local food and beverage products. Whether it's at the farmers market, their local grocery store, or online, there are opportunities for everyone to "buy B.C." Food and beverages produced here at home don't only feed and quench the thirst of British Columbians,...

For many of us across B.C., the impact of climate change is felt most strongly right now, as wildfires displace people from their homes and threaten the communities and natural places we love. We know that flooding, drought, and other climate emergencies are also increasing in severity across B.C. and Canada. We need t...