New anti-racism data act will help fight systemic racism

We’ve introduced historic anti-racism data legislation to address the systemic racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous, Black, and racialized British Columbians. This act will ensure data collected under the act is gathered and shared accurately and ethically so that we …

Queen’s Counsel nominations now open

Annual nominations for the honorary designation of Queen’s Counsel will be accepted until July 15, 2022. The QC designation recognizes lawyers in B.C. for distinctive merit and exceptional contributions to the legal profession. For more information about the nomination process …

ChildCareBC’s New Spaces Fund open for new applications

We know that the pandemic has made accessing and providing community services, programs, and activities more difficult for British Columbians. We’re supporting people and communities in B.C. by providing funding to not-for-profit services and programs through the Community Gaming Grants program. …

B.C. is first province in Canada to decriminalize drugs

We know that substance use is a public health matter – not a criminal justice one. This week, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, Shelia Malcolmson, announced that Health Canada has approved British Columbia’s application to decriminalize people who use …

B.C. phone line prepared to support displaced Ukrainians

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0018 B.C. phone line prepared to support displaced Ukrainians Friday, April 1, 2022 4:20 PM To ensure Ukrainians fleeing violence who are arriving in B.C. have access to the services they need, and to co-ordinate the generosity of British Columbians, …

March 2022 Newsletter

Dear Neighbour, According to our family’s aging pandemic garden boxes, it’s officially spring – even if our crocuses (maybe?) are regretting sticking their heads out of the dirt too soon during the most recent cold snap. Our family is doing …

Canada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver

On January 19, British Columbia welcomed over 200 Afghan refugees arriving at the Vancouver International Airport. In recognition of the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, we announced a $2-million Refugee Readiness Fund in November to help Afghan refugees feel …