Here are new opportunities for careers in skilled trades

More people will be able to access new and enhanced resources and programming to support entering the trades and to help complete their apprenticeships through a $5-million provincial investment. This investment supports six B.C. organizations specializing in attracting people into …

Make safe driving part of your Canada Day weekend plans

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, the Province encourages travellers to stay safe on the road by planning ahead and using extra caution. Drivers on routes throughout the province should expect higher-than-average traffic volumes and should plan accordingly. Drivers …

We’re all needed to shape B.C.’s anti-racism legislation

I am encouraging everyone to share their thoughts through an online questionnaire about how government can best address systemic racism. The information gathered will help inform new legislation that will hold government accountable for addressing systemic racism within its programs …

Let’s celebrate Filipino Heritage Month

As Parliamentary Secretary Anti-Racism Initiatives, I issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: “June is Filipino Heritage Month and an opportunity to learn about Filipino culture and the unique contributions that this quickly growing community has brought to B.C. …

B.C. opens new process for skilled trades certification

A new process will identify potential trades to be designated for skilled trades certification in the next step to strengthen the skilled trades for workers and businesses in British Columbia. Following input from industry stakeholders and partners, SkilledTradesBC is accepting …