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 …
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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. …
Students and families benefit from seismic upgrades at David Livingstone Elementary
Students, staff members, and families at the local David Livingstone Elementary school are safer at school with a newly finished seismic upgrade. All three storeys of David Livingstone Elementary were upgraded to make the classrooms, library and administrative offices seismically …
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 …
New B.C. plan helps people get skills for in-demand jobs
The provincial government’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan will help thousands of people get the skills they need to succeed in the changing economy and help close the skills gap many businesses are facing. The action plan is focused …
My statement as Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives about Asian Heritage Month in May 2023
“This year’s Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to showcase the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much for our province. “Asian Canadian cultures in B.C. include descendants from nearly …
More centres coming to support young people in B.C.
Young people and families will have faster, easier access to mental-health and addiction services and primary care with the expansion of Foundry centres to more communities throughout the province. Through Budget 2023, government will add 12 new Foundry centres to …
B.C. minimum wage increases to $16.75 per hour on June 1
On June 1, 2023, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour. The 6.9 percent increase in minimum wage rates reflects B.C.’s average annual inflation rate in 2022. …
Province honours B.C.’s diversity champions
More than 100 people and organizations have been nominated for the 2023 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards for efforts to address racism and build a more equitable B.C. for everyone. The B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards were held on March …
B.C. provides new and safe homes for women and children
More women and children in British Columbia will have an affordable, safe and secure place to go, as 150 homes are either opening or are under construction in four different locations throughout the province. Three of the new women’s housing …