We’re making record investments in Surrey healthcare. Here are some things we're working on... (1/2) #BCHealthCare @amnashahbc.bsky.social @jagrupbrar.bsky.social @garrybeggbc.bsky.social @jessieksunner.bsky.social

Over 400 households in Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach will unlock digital opportunities through faster, reliable internet service. Over $2 million from the province, federal govt and CityWest takes us closer to connecting every community in B.C. news.gov.bc.ca/32565

Fast and reliable internet will soon be available for over 400 households in Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach - unlocking opportunities for education, healthcare and economic growth. Learn more about this new connectivity funding: #ConnectingBC #StrongerBC news.gov.bc.ca/32565

🧬Healthcare innovation doesn't just improve outcomes, it saves lives! With nearly half of BCers expected to face cancer in their lifetime, our new $2.83 million investment in digital pathology tolls provides faster, more equal access to medical testing, especially for rural & remote communities. 1/3

We want to keep growing our tech sector to create even more opportunity for British Columbians. The changes we've made will help employ more than 20,000 people in B.C. and add more than $1 billion to the province’s gross domestic product every year. www.coastreporter.net/bc-news/bc-b...

Women and gender-diverse people face unique health challenges that are often overlooked – like #menopause. That’s why the new Complex Menopause Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital is such a welcome step towards advancing more compassionate care, right here in B.C. (1/2) @j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social

As rents and new home prices come down across B.C. we are working on reducing costs so we can continue to see new housing supply. Last week we announced deferral of Development Cost Charges for new homes. This week B.C. Hydro stepping up to lower costs and expedite new connections.🙌🏾

Hate has absolutely no place in B.C. Our government is taking action through expanded funding for our B.C. RCMP Hate Crimes Unit. This investment ensures enhanced investigations, stronger support for victims, and reaffirms our commitment to building a safer and more inclusive province for all.

We’ve heard from homebuilders across B.C. - they want to build homes, but rising costs are a challenge. Today, we’re making it easier to get homes built by development costs to occupancy with a 25% deposit up front. Lowering the costs of building much needed homes across BC🙌🏾

When I spend time with our Wildland Fighters, I see the passion, the grit, the determination. These teams are motivated by dedication. They’re dedicated to protecting you, your family, your community, & our forests. On this Wildland Firefighters Day, let’s thank them. #BCWildfire #BCWS

Hope you all had a very Happy Canada Day! Thank you to Faith Fellowship Baptist Church for hosting such a wonderful event to celebrate ❤️🍁

This week we are celebrating everything that makes our country the place we love to call home. Canada is great – not because we are perfect, but because we always want to do better. We are strong, proud, free – and we are going to keep it that way. Have a happy Canada Day week 🇨🇦

Canadians living with disabilities shouldn’t have to pay thousands to access the federal Disability Tax Credit. The Government of Canada funds 3 not-for-profits in B.C. to offer free, one-on-one help with DTC applications and other benefits @disaballiancebc.bsky.social #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

Proud that BC is part of bringing high-speed internet to the Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Atlin – the first community in Northern Canada to receive 1 Gbps internet speed! bit.ly/3ZT6O7n

Our government is focused on delivering real solutions for the priorities of British Columbians. The contrast to the far-right antics of the Conservatives could not be more stark.

Had a great time filming with @joanphillipndp.bsky.social and Fairchild Media Group! Canada Day is right around the corner, and I'm so glad that we had the opportunity to shine some light on Vancouver's historic and bustling Chinatown. #BCPoli #CanadaDay #MLAsRecommendCanadaDay

Today, we celebrate the rich histories, traditions and cultures of Indigenous Peoples. Today is also a call to action to learn from the past and stand up against anti-Indigenous racism, including residential school denialism. (1/2)

Tomorrow is National Indigenous Peoples Day, I encourage all British Columbians to join the many celebrations honouring Indigenous cultures, traditions, languages and histories. #NIPD #NIPD2025 #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

We all want people to have nutritious, healthy #food. To help, we fund Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons, so #lowincome folks from more than 8,500 households can purchase fresh, nutritious & #locally grown food at more than 100 BC #farmersmarkets @lanapopham.bsky.social @georgeandersonbc.bsky.social

A brand-new long-term care home is coming to #FortStJohn to support seniors in #NorthernBC. 🏥 Plans include: ✅ 84 new beds ✅ Private single bedrooms and bathrooms ✅ Social and recreational spaces ✅ 30-space adult day program @josieosborne.bsky.social

June is #DeafblindAwarenessMonth. We’re proud to fund over $1.8mil since 2022 to support #intervenerservices helping more people who are #deafblind connect to their communities & services they need. Thank you to CNIB Deaf Blind Community Services & the Wavefront Centre for leading this vital work.

Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Alberta and BC have experienced an increase in extortion crimes in recent years. I’m asking Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government to take action to designate groups engaged in extortion and related crimes as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

It was great to explore and connect with the people of Campbell River! My colleagues @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social @mlajroutledge.bsky.social and I learned a lot from job creators both large and small, from local restaurants and Discovery Passage Aquarium to Seawise!

Growing our trade with Asia is one of the keys to becoming Canada's new economic engine. We are making the most of our geographic advantage to attract investments and good jobs right here in BC.

British Columbia has deep ties with Gyeonggi Province and strong relationships with partners like Samsung. We are working together to strengthen our sustainable economy and support jobs and the communities that depend on them

We’re releasing the latest research statistics to advance our anti-racism work and create a more equitable province for racialized and Indigenous people. Together, we’re tackling systemic racism and building a #StrongerBC. #AntiRacism #EndRacism news.gov.bc.ca/32401

Despite economic challenges, BC leads Canada with 13,000 new jobs in May: ✅67,000 FT jobs this year (#1 province for growth) ✅8,900 private sector jobs ✅+11,000 women's employment ✅23,800 construction jobs ✅11,100 professional, scientific & tech services news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... 1/2

Muslim communities will be gathering today to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Being the time of Hajj, this day is a reminder of the importance of sharing, gratitude and caring for others – values we all share as British Columbians. Eid Mubarak! (1/5)

BC's Racist Incident Helpline is making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing racism. Over 800 calls received in the first year with 94% of callers expressing they felt their needs were met. The toll-free helpline is available at 1 833 457-5463 (1 833 HLP-LINE).

Racism has no place in B.C. but we know it exists, and we are determined to continue to fight it in all its forms. One year after its launch, the Province’s racist incident helpline is making a difference with approximately 94% of callers reporting their needs were met.

As we wrap things up in Tokyo and head to Osaka, our focus is on strengthening our trade and supporting jobs in BC. I look forward to expanding our partnerships and building a stronger future for BC.

We showcased the world’s very first wood leather soccer ball at the Osaka Expo. Developed by a team at UBC, wood leather is a BC innovation. While this prototype won’t be used in any FIFA matches soon, it represents BC’s creativity and leadership in a sustainable economy.

Today, we announced 18 new care beds at Alouette Homes, providing people who have severe mental-health challenges, often coupled with substance-use challenges and brain injuries, with housing and care that is safe and dignified.👇🏼 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... @terryyungyvr.bsky.social

We've announced our next step for land use planning in northwestern BC.   Land use planning is about values; by bringing everyone to the table to achieve our common goals, we can achieve economic growth, reconciliation and conservation.

We are making the largest investment in affordable housing in B.C. history. Today, we are opening a call for more proposals through the Community Housing Fund to help our housing partners build more affordable rental homes for people across B.C. news.gov.bc.ca/32416

The people of BC deserve to feel safe. We are putting in the work at the province, now it is time for more changes at the federal level.   Today, I sent proposals to the federal justice minister to strengthen the Criminal Code and ensure our justice system prioritizes safety and accountability.

Bill 7 is a bill to allow interprovincial trade and protect BC against hostile American tariffs. It has now passed after 49 hours of debate. What did the opposition do? They voted against it, and against protecting BC. I will stand up for BC and our economic prosperity

B.C.’s critical minerals are in demand, and we have a generational opportunity to become a world leader in mining while protecting precious land and watersheds. By working together with First Nations, we can create good jobs and a thriving economy. news.gov.bc.ca/32395

Today marks the beginning of Anti-Racism Awareness Week in British Columbia - an important time to reflect on the work we have done and what we still need to do to confront racism in all its forms. Read full statement here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Global demand for critical minerals and metals is increasing. In partnership with First Nations we will rise to seize this opportunity - protecting our land and water at the same time. Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32395

🎒 Kits for Kids is back! Each year, this program provides essential school supplies to students from families in need, distributing thousands of backpacks full of pens, pencil crayons, erasers, lined paper, and more. Happy to take part and very grateful to the organizers!

Good neighbours work together. That’s exactly what we’re going to do with the Yukon-BC Grid Connect Project. We’ll create more jobs and energy security, and pave the way for a stronger unified Canada. @ranjpillaiyt.bsky.social

In 1914, 340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims & 12 Hindus arrived in Canada aboard the Guru Nanak Jahaz (Komagata Maru) looking for a better life. They were turned away and faced persecution & death on their return. Today we remember them and recommit ourselves to justice & human rights.

Western Canada is going to be the economic engine of the country. The Premiers of Canada’s Western provinces and territories are ready to rise to the occasion.

Exciting news for @sfu.ca #Burnaby! We're building more student housing and more child care to support the SFU Community, with construction now underway. 🤗 160 new child care spaces 🛏️ 445 new beds for students @AnneKangburnaby.bsky.social @rohiniarora.bsky.social news.gov.bc.ca/32369

Shining a spotlight on the cornerstone of our healthcare system, it’s Family Doctor Day! Thank you 🙏🏼 to BC’s family physicians who deliver holistic, patient-centered care 365 days a year in communities large and small all across our beautiful province. 🩺 #bchealthcare #familydoctorday

Hate and discrimination have no place in BC and equality isn’t up for negotiation. Everyone deserves to live in safety, free to be who they are. And we will always defend these rights.

Our relationships with other countries are more important than ever. Our trade mission next month to Japan, South Korea and Malaysia will help us reduce our reliance on American markets.

So glad to have the opportunity to show Jessie around my old neighbourhood – hope to welcome you again soon!

Thank you to the Chinatown expert himself, Minister @georgechow.bsky.social, for taking me on a delicious egg tart tour around town. From mom-and-pop bakeries to bustling cafes, small businesses are the heart of every neighbourhood and they serve up some seriously good egg tarts too!