I've heard from so many people that their top concern is finding a place to call home that they can afford.As our population has grown and global inflation has increased, finding affordable rentals has been more and more difficult for many families and individuals in B.C. That's why we've been working hard to make it e...

While it's always bittersweet to see the summer holidays come to a close, I know many students (and parents), love the feeling of going back to school every September.This year, our government is celebrating a milestone, with 250 school capital projects completed since 2017, including 23 new and improved schools openin...

Life is busy for parents. As families gear up to go back to school, scheduling the drop offs and pick-ups each day around work and activities can feel daunting.That's why expanding before and after-school care programs on school grounds is an important part of our government's work to expand access to child care in BC....

These past weeks, our province has been in a state of emergency due to fires in the Okanagan, and across B.C., and I know many people are wondering what they can do to help their fellow British Columbians. The good news is there's one easy way to support our neighbours during this difficult time, and that's by buying B...

If you're planning a road trip around the province, or maybe across Canada, you're most likely concerned about the rising price of fuel. Global conflict and instability are the driving forces behind this headache and might have you looking more seriously at electric vehicles.Nearly a quarter of a million people in our ...

Finding a home or apartment to rent got a little bit easier again this month for British Columbians, as rents decreased by 5.3% in B.C. - the highest rate of decline in the country.As a provincial government, we've been working hard to build more housing, update zoning laws, and return short-term rentals to the long-te...

Now that it's summer, we look forward to enjoying the sun, times out on the water, and seeing loved ones. But it's also a season we've come to know as wildfire season and throughout B.C. there are risks of wildfire when we have hot, dry conditions in the province. These fires can put lives and homes at risk, they can d...

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and over the last few years, they've experienced increasing retail theft and property damage. Not only does this create challenges for local business owners, but it makes them, and others, feel less safe in their communities. The rise in property crimes reinforced t...

After years of planning, FIFA World Cup 2026™ has officially kicked off, with events happening all throughout B.C.! It is an incredible opportunity to bring people together from around the world to celebrate and watch incredible athletes play the people's game right here in B.C.British Columbia is known for its...

During this year's spring Legislative session, my colleagues and I focused on securing B.C.'s future in uncertain times by working to strengthen the economy, support vital public services, and bring down costs for families. British Columbians and Canadians have been through a lot these past few years on account of U.S....