🏥 Opening Western Canada’s first Complex Menopause Clinic 👶Launching B.C.’s first publicly funded IVF program, with 1,600+ people already approved 🤰Starting consultations on expanding midwives’ scope of practice. Learn more about this work here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

💊 Free birth control for 394k+ people – first in Canada 🧪240k cervix self‑screen kits mailed – also a first in Canada 🌸Free menopause hormone therapy under PharmaCare

Grateful for yesterday’s women’s health roundtable with Drs. Jen Gunter, Lori Brotto, Gina Ogilvie and Laura Schummers. Inspiring conversations about the work underway in B.C. to expand equitable care and improve health outcomes for women across their lives, including:

🧵: Schools need to remain safe & welcoming spaces for students & staff, because that’s when our students learn best. Likewise, practicing your faith without fear or intimidation is fundamental to who we are as Canadians & British Columbians. @bcsta.bsky.social @bctf.bsky.social @bccpac.bsky.social

Today, we stood with leaders of many faiths: Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Sikh & Hindu - the wonderful diversity of BC. They all shared an increase in alarming incidents at their places of worship. Our new legislation to protect the sanctuary of places of worship from hate, disruption or intimidation.

British Columbians deserve to learn, work and worship without fear of violence and intimidation. That’s why we’re establishing stronger protections to prohibit activities that interfere with safe access to places of worship and schools. Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33444

Today on Pink Shirt Day, we stand together against bullying and for kindness, inclusion and respect. 💗   That message was reflected in the students who joined us in solidarity from Reynolds Secondary School, sharing their message of courage to hear and be heard.   #PinkShirtDay

B.C. Budget 2026 reaffirms our commitment to children and families across British Columbia.💛📚 ✔️ $634M new funding in K–12 education funding ✔️ $330M lift to ChildCareBC ✔️ Investments for before and after school care ✔️ $167M for the Classroom Enhancement Fund 1/2 🧵 #bcpoli

Tonight in Tumbler Ridge, I witnessed a community holding each other close. In the midst of unimaginable grief, you opened your hearts and came together in love and remembrance. Please know this. We are here with you. We will continue to walk alongside you for as long as you need us. ❤️

This week we witnessed a truly horrific school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. And at a time when British Columbians are uniting in support of the community, some people have been exploiting this tragedy to push a political agenda against trans kids. That's shameful and wrong. 🧵

Tumbler Ridge, we continue grieving with you. 🤍 Supports are available for students, families, educators and community members during this incredibly difficult time. Please find mental health and community resources here: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/... #TumblerRidge

The community of Tumbler Ridge has suffered an incredible loss, and I am deeply saddened and shocked by the tragedy. My heart is with everyone, especially those families who have lost a loved one, and the entire community that has experienced such a heart wrenching tragedy. (1/4)

Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones. Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy.

Extremely concerning situation unfolding in Tumbler Ridge. Residents of Tumbler Ridge are being asked to stay indoors as police respond to a report of an active shooter.

A new school addition is now under construction at École Hudson Road Elementary in #WestKelowna! It will add 265 student seats, giving children more room to learn and supporting a growing community. @lisabeare.bsky.social https://news.gov.bc.ca/33334

Huge congratulations to Erin Seeley of the #YWCAMetroVancouver on being named to #VanMag 2026 Power 50 🎉 Erin’s leadership and advocacy for child care as a feminist policy is changing lives and strengthening our communities. So well deserved 👏 #ChildCareBC vanmag.com/city/power-5...

One of the best parts of my job is meeting parents, their kids, & the amazing #ChildCareProviders & #ECEs who support families every day 💛 Loved visiting Under the Tree Child Care & Puddle Hoppers Child Care right here in Maple Ridge 🌲👶 Thank you for all you do!

Big win for Abbotsford students 👏 Eight new classrooms and 200 more #StudentSeats are now open at Abbotsford Middle School 🏫 We are delivering safe, modern spaces so kids can learn close to home and thrive now and into the future 🌱 #bced #bcpoli news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

SD71’s Feeding Futures meal program now reaching nearly half of all students! Up from 19% last year. Congrats 👏 #UniversalSchoolFoodAccess #FeedingFutures #bced #bcpoli www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/116139/news/... #SuccessStory

Black excellence shows up in so many ways — in culture, creativity, community care & innovation, and it strengthens our province every day. Today, we celebrate #BlackExcellence & the bright futures being shaped in schools, child care centres & communities throughout B.C. news.gov.bc.ca/33235 #bced

The BCSTA Board of Directors kicked off the new year with a productive meeting with Minister of Education and Child Care @lisabeare.bsky.social to discuss updates and emerging issues in the K-12 and #schooltrustee sector. Thank you Minister for the ongoing support of BC's public education system.

The expanded Henry Hudson Elementary will have 65 NEW 0-5 #ChildCareSpaces and 30 NEW #SchoolAgeCare seats. This will mean seamless access for families to the supports their children need in one convenient community hub location. #bced #childcarebc #bcpoli @vsb39.bsky.social

Please be aware there are a number of school and street closures all across the lower mainland & Vancouver Island this morning. Don’t forget to check your local school website for updates before heading out to school today. Follow BC Hydro directions for any downed power lines. Please stay safe.

Working families should not be paying extra for a reasonable day of child care. Our government is ending unfair fees and setting a clear standard families can rely on 💛 while levelling the playing field across the sector ✅ ✅ #AffordableChildCare #ChildCareBC #bcpoli vicnews.com/2025/12/15/s...

British Columbia - Minister Lana Popham, Technical Experts and I are about to go LIVE with an update and Q&A on the current status of the flood event. 👇 www.youtube.com/live/pHKr9Hs...

Glad that MCFD and Ministry of Education/Childcare joined educators, families, and youth to develop resources for young people with both neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions. Learn more: ✅ For educators: buff.ly/hKba9qL ✅For families: buff.ly/h8Pf9MC @lisabeare.bsky.social

Investing in #ChildCare and #Housing empowers women to take charge of their lives, grow their careers, and build lasting independence. Huge thanks to every partner who helped bring the #YWCA Cindy Beedie Place to life for women and children. #ChildCareBC #Homes4People

Schools are true community hubs that families trust. We are committed to continuing to deliver more #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds because we know it make sense for parents, for kids, and operators! Huge congrats to Mackenzie families on these 62 new #ChildCareBC spaces

Spreading hate and fear doesn’t belong in our legislature and it has no place in our province.

Attending the @bcsta.bsky.social #2025Academy feels like coming home. Thank you to the 278 trustees whose commitment to student safety, well being & success strengthens every school. I look forward to continuing our work with all 60 boards to support every learner. #bced #bcstudents

Protecting students is non-negotiable. Every child deserves a classroom where they are safe, respected and welcomed, and our #BCNDP Government will fight for that every day. #EveryStudentMatters #SafeSchoolsForAll #BCeducation #InclusiveEducation #SupportALLStudents @sd68.bsky.social

🎓 This morning, we were delighted to have @lisabeare.bsky.social Minister of Education and Child Care join us for BCSTA Trustee Academy Day 2! Minister Beare spoke to trustees stating that “School trustees are the unsung heros of public service.” Thank you, Minister Beare, for joining us! #Bced

Protecting students is non-negotiable. Every child deserves a classroom where they are #safe, #respected & #welcomed, & we will fight for that every day. Rustad’s handpicked candidates who are now in #OneBC continue to spread fear & division, putting vulnerable students at risk. #ProtectStudents

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. For my, The Premier’s, and Minister Sharma’s full statements please go here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #mlajennb #endviolenceagainstwomen #coquitlam #bcpoli #endgenderviolence #genderequity #noexcuse

Merci Consul General Raphaël Dang for a great discussion. Wonderful to discuss French education in B.C.’s public schools and explore ways to grow exchanges with France. Excited for what’s ahead! 🇫🇷🇨🇦 #FrenchEducation #BCEducation #CanadaFrance #StudentExchange

These teachers are heroes. Thank you to the teachers of Acwsalcta School in Bella Coola. Their quick actions in the face of a grizzly bear attack saved a school group on Thursday. It could have been so much worse without their bravery.

New childcare centre at Merritt hospital aims to support healthcare workers - CastanetKamloops.net #ChildCareBC #SupportingHealthCareHeroes #Merritt www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...

We continue our work to support and uplift our transgender and gender-diverse community, and we affirm our commitment to end the harm against people because of who they are or who they love. #mlajennb #genderequity #transdayofremembrance #protecttransyouth #translivesmatter

Celebrating Girls & Women in STEAM Week #GirlsAndSTEAM 💡 Their curiosity and courage inspire classrooms across B.C. We will continue to empower them as they open doors, create boldly and lead as trailblazers. Our future shines brighter with every girl in #STEAM🔭 #WomenInSTEAM

People of Korean heritage have made outstanding achievements and contributions to BC, and any opportunity to celebrate this is a joy. Thank you @paulchoibc.bsky.social for all you do to ensure Korean-Canadian voices and experiences are uplifted through events like this. #KoreanHeritageMonth

A new, 605-seat elementary school is coming to #NewWestminster 👏📚🏫 This is an investment in #NewWest future. This school will not only provide students with the space and tools they need to thrive, but it will also strengthen the community for generations to come. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Historic news for Langley! 🎉 Construction is underway on B.C.’s largest public school project, creating 2,800 NEW student spaces in a joint new campus. 🚧🏫 Modern facilities for students, teachers & staff are coming. 🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #bced #bcpoli #BCSchools @bowinnma.bsky.social

Today marks one year since we lost our friend, John Horgan. Over the past year, we’ve been able to honour his legacy with the opening of the John Horgan Campus in his beloved community of Langford. It’s a reminder of a lifetime devoted to public service and building a better BC and Canada. (1/2)

This morning, our community came together in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows to honour the fallen and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served & those who never returned home. On this solemn day, we honour the legacies carried forward by veterans & families. #LestWeForget

Today we honour the courage and sacrifice of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans. Their service has shaped our history and continues to guide our path forward. Lest we forget. #IndigenousVeteransDay #LestWeForget

Thank you for hosting both Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social and my self. I’m excited to hear from my colleagues about their meetings and conversations with the Board. And I look forward to continuing our collaboration to support the success of every student in B.C.’s K–12 system #bced #bcpoli

Big news for families! 🎉 🗞️ Our #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds legislation passed third reading unanimously today. It NOW means: 🏫 More licensed child care spaces in schools 👶 Care for children ages 0–5 📅 Support for families year-round #ChildCareBC #BCed #EarlyLearning #BCPoli

As minister of education, as a parent, & former school trustee, the safety and well-being of our students is my number one priority. That’s why in B.C., we have taken a proactive, trauma informed, evidence based approach to creating age-appropriate curriculum. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... 1/3🧵

🎬 Great lunch with Screen BC and the BC NDP Caucus celebrating BC’s thriving film industry! In 2024: 💰 $866M spent on local goods & services across BC 🏙️ $184M in Burnaby, supporting 1,100+ businesses