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...

In communities across British Columbia, local literacy programs have been quietly changing adult learners' lives for decades. The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills supports a network of community organizations, Indigenous-led groups, and post-secondary institutions that deliver adult, family, and I...

As we head into another beautiful August in BC, I've been reflecting on what hotter temperatures mean for people and communities. While sunny weather makes for great adventuring, extreme heat can also be dangerous for kids, the elderly, and those with certain health conditions. Make sure to check-in on your loved ones ...

Cancer impacts all of us. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that over 30,000 family members in B.C. will be diagnosed this year alone. It is one of the most challenging times for a family. Approximately 50 per cent of cancer patients receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. Radiation therapy can l...

British Columbia is one of the greatest places on earth to live and work, and our top resource is our hard-working and talented professionals across all sectors, including health care. As with many regions across the country and the world, we have been experiencing a shortage in health care workers, and we've been lase...

There's never been a more important time to support and grow our own industries here in B.C. For many of us that brings to mind the food we grow, the fish we catch and the lumber we harvest right here in the province.But did you know B.C. also has a thriving video game development industry? More than 20,000 jobs are su...

Picture your partner, your sibling, or your child working on the shoulder of a busy road as vehicles drive past, just inches away. How confident would you feel that every driver would slow down? Not glance at their phone?For thousands of roadside workers across B.C., that's their reality. And far too often, it ends in ...

Has the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) completely lost interest in upholding the best interests of children when it comes to foster parenting placements? A series of recent incidents has demonstrated how bureaucrats are choosing considerations such as ethnicity ahead of well-being, and as a result, ...

Summer in British Columbia is more than just sunshine and warm weather, it's the season of abundance, community, and connection. For me, as a daughter of a farmer, one of the greatest joys of this time of year is visiting our vibrant local farmers' markets, where I can fill my basket with fresh-picked produce, farm-rai...

Every person in British Columbia deserves high-quality, team-based health care close to home, no matter where they live. As Minister of Health, ensuring that people can access timely, reliable primary care is a top priority. We know that individuals and families thrive when they have regular access to a trusted health-...