Happy Child Care Month BC! 🎉 I’d like to recognize and thank the incredibly hardworking people who are at the heart of our child care system, and celebrate the important role child care plays in our lives, our communities, and our economy. #childcarebc #childcaremonth

The Legislature felt a bit more like home last week! I love when students from Coquitlam visit Victoria. On Friday, Mr. Seah and the Pinetree Secondary Band 🎶came to perform outside the Legislature. I was grateful to be able to say hi and answer some questions about what life is like as a Minister.

Moody Elementary is now open in #PortMoody!🏗️ This seismic replacement and expansion brings safer classrooms, more student spaces, and on site child care, making pick-ups & drop-offs easier for families & helping kids thrive every day. https://news.gov.bc.ca/33653

This evening, Jewish people around the world will light candles and remember those murdered in the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah calls on everyone to remember and reflect. We honour the six million people killed by the Nazis in a systematic attempt to annihilate Jewish people. (1/10)

What an amazing way to wrap #educationweek, hearing firsthand from students in the Early Childhood Educator Dual Credit Program at @langaracollege.bsky.social that are getting a head start on their careers! @vsb39.bsky.social Thank you for such a meaningful student-led discussion! #proudtolearn 🎓📚

From shovel in the ground to students in class in just over a year.⏱️ The new addition at Aspen Park Elementary in #Comox is already open, creating more space and a comfortable place to learn so students and families can benefit sooner 📚 @lisabeare.bsky.social#Comoxhttps://news.gov.bc.ca/33578

Honoured to be at the Nanaimo - Ladysmith Schools Foundation donors event. As a former scholarship recipient, I’ve seen what happens when a community invests in young people. The return isn’t measured in dollars, it’s measured in lives changed, futures built, and stronger communities. #Nanaimo

A great way to celebrate #educationweek 🎓! A big thanks to @bcsta.bsky.social for your welcome - and to everyone in attendance for your ongoing commitment to lifting up the next generation! I am excited about what we will continue to build together in B.C.! ✏️📚

More space, more opportunities for #Ladysmith learners 💛🏫 A seismic replacement at Ladysmith Intermediate and a 250 seat expansion at Ladysmith Primary will support families in the region for years to come. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0024-000382

Big news for Grandview Heights! 🏗️✨ A new 500 seat addition will bring more classrooms, science labs and specialty learning spaces to support #Surrey students. @lisabeare.bsky.social#Surreyhttps://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0023-000379

Our kids deserve the best in this province. That’s why we’re building and upgrading schools across BC. In the Okanagan alone, we’ve built seats for 4400 students. We’re going to continue our work so that kids in BC have a high quality place to learn.

#EducationWeek! 📚✨
 Today and everyday, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers who are at the heart of our thriving education system. 🍎 To every teacher: Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and care. Our schools are stronger because of you. 💙 #BCEd

🎉 Happy #EducationWeek! 📚✨. Join me in celebrating the students, teachers, school and support staff, and trustees who help make B.C.’s education system one of the best in the world. (1/2)

Happy Easter!

For Christians, today is the holiest day on the calendar, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

People of all walks of life are coming together with friends and family to eat good food with good company. And of course, with lots of chocolate eggs for the kids.

Recently visited Hopcott Farms in Pitt Meadows, a multi-generational family operation. From cranberry fields to the butcher shop, it’s a great opportunity to shop local. When we #BuyBC, we get fresh products, support our neighbours and strengthen our local economy.

Today, we celebrate the achievements of transgender, Two-Spirit and non-binary people. Today is also a reminder that not everyone is free to live their lives safely. Many still face hate and discrimination, and struggle to access the life-saving health care and supports. (1/3)

⚽ Investing in B.C. communities! $5.1M+ in Community Gaming Grants will support 39 nonprofits with capital projects across the province. In Surrey, Surrey United Soccer club received $250K to help build a more inclusive, year-round multi-sport hub. Stronger spaces. Stronger communities. 💙 #BCpoli

🎉 Thrilled to be in #NorthVancouver to celebrate the opening the new addtion at Westview Elementary! • 100 new seats 🪑 • Modern learning environment 💡 • More room to learn and grow 🌱 @lisabeare.bsky.social#NorthVancouverhttps://news.gov.bc.ca/33469

🏥 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