Today, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls and reaffirm our commitment to building a better, more inclusive future.  Let’s reflect on how best we can all move forward to contributing to end gender discrimination in its many forms. #IWD26

Great evening at “From Hate to Hope” with BC Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender. At a time when the world feels increasingly divided and human rights are under attack in many places, including our own legislature, exhibits like this remind us why defending them matters so deeply.

We’ve introduced the Post-Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act, to establish Education Quality Assurance standards in law, strengthen oversight, and bolster enforcement tools against bad actors. Stronger accountability. Better outcomes for students.

What a wonderful evening, coming together with our union brothers, sisters, and friends at Unifor to celebrate Lunar New Year. Community is our strength. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse! 🐎🧧✨

The drivers licensing system in BC needs to work for everyone. We’re creating a simpler, more accessible process, while maintaining high safety standards on our roads. These changes will help new drivers build safe behaviours and reduce barriers to earning a full licence.

As we kick off the first day of the Spring session, I am proud to do this work with a team always committed to fighting for working people and building a B.C. where everyone can succeed! ❤️

We joined the BC Building Trades to honour the workers who lost their lives in 1981 from the Bentall Tower IV construction tragedy. @brendavancouver.bsky.social @georgechow.bsky.social @mlajroutledge.bsky.social @j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social @jessieksunner.bsky.social @rajchouhanbc.bsky.social

Proud to support the Khalsa Aid Clothing Drive earlier this winter. As the colder months continue, consider donating new and/or gently-used clothing or resources to your local community organizations supporting those in need. Every small act makes a difference. 🧡

UVic is helping to bring the full vision of the John Horgan campus to life. They’re offering courses curated to our community. Meeting the needs of our students, and setting them up for success. A full transformation of education in the Westshore. #Langford #bcpoli

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! 🎄🎅🏽✨ It was wonderful seeing so many of you at my Holiday Open House. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come by and for all the support along the way. Wishing you a peaceful and blessed 2026. ❤️

Supporting the Surrey Food Bank this holiday season and all year round. Strong communities are built when we take care of one another. Thank you to the incredible staff and volunteers who do this vital work every single day.❤️

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the 14 women at L’École Polytechnique whose lives, careers, and futures were stolen in an act of violent misogyny on Dec 6, 1989 and we recommit to the daily work of ending gender-based violence.

Today, we announced 2 new cardiac catheterization suites & 2 new interventional radiology suites at Surrey Memorial Hospital, bringing life-saving, specialized care close to home. This is what strong investment in public health care looks like: less travel, faster treatment, better health outcomes.

Congratulations to this year's recipients of BC’s #Multiculturalism & #AntiRacism Awards, who are being honoured for their exemplary efforts to advance #equity and intercultural understanding through education, sports, arts and community building! Learn more about the awards and recipients here ⬇️

Kicking off the final week of session with the greatest number of women MLAs in B.C.’s history - and a very proud Speaker photobombing the moment! Proud to be a part of this chapter and to keep driving the work that matters to British Columbians. 🧡✨

Today we launched Look West, a strategy that brings gov't, industry and communities together to: ⚙️ Deliver major projects faster 👩‍🎓 Expand skills training 🚢 Grow key sectors that drive innovation & resilience We’re creating good jobs and building a resilient economy for B.C. and Canada.

Look West is our plan to secure hundreds of billions of dollars in investments, make sure British Columbians are first in line for jobs and drive success in key industries.

Every British Columbian deserves the opportunity to succeed. That’s why we’re making the largest investment in trades training. Providing $241 million over three years, we’re going to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople in BC to get big things done.

🚨 BIG NEWS: We’re investing $241M to DOUBLE trades training funding across B.C. This historic step builds the skilled workforce to deliver the housing, major infrastructure and clean energy projects that will make B.C. the economic engine of Canada.

May we live every day worthy of their sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Surrey is one of the fastest growing cities in the province, and this new state-of-the-art facility is part of our government’s work to build BC and ensure every community has the infrastructure it needs to thrive.

Important Update: Three people connected to violent extortion networks have been deported. This is another step in tracking down and holding accountable those using extortion to threaten and terrorize our cities. Everyone deserves to feel safe in BC, and we won’t stop until justice has been served.

Three people connected to violent extortion networks have now been removed from Canada. Those who use violent extortion to terrorize our communities will be pursued, arrested, and charged.

31 meetings in 2 days at the First Nations Leadership Gathering. From workforce development to community partnerships, we focused on listening, learning, and turning dialogue into meaningful, ongoing action. Thank you to the leaders who shared their time and vision with us.

Today, Sikh communities will be celebrating Gurpurab – the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith. His message of equality and selfless service of others continue to inspire people of all faiths and backgrounds. Happy Gurpurab! (1/2)

Thank you Minister Fraser for hearing BC’s call to change bail laws. We will keep pushing to keep people and communities safe from violence and extortion.

Today, my first bill, the Sexual Violence Policy Act, passed committee stage and third reading. We are one step away from it becoming law. This legislation strengthens protections against sexual violence on public post-secondary campuses, so campuses across B.C. can become safer for all students.

Yesterday, Simon Fraser University hosted a breakfast to share the most recent updates on SFU Medical School. I am super excited for the new cohort starting in fall 2026! 📚🎓 #sfumedicalschool #bcgovernment @jessieksunner.bsky.social @paulchoibc.bsky.social @sunitadhirbc.bsky.social

Homes across BC and millions around the world will be lit up as family and friends gather to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and justice over injustice. Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating! (1/3)

Applications are now open for the SFU School of Medicine in Surrey, the 1st new medical school in Western Canada in more than 55 years! Training doctors right here marks a major step toward building the future of accessible health care in BC. Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Had an incredible time at Canada Super 60, and even met cricket legend Yuvraj Singh! 🏏✨ Thank you to the organizers for bringing this global experience to our city, and to Cricket BC and Cricket Canada for growing the game across the country. Check out the tournament, it’s on until Monday!

Celebrating 100 years of creativity at Emily Carr University of Art & Design! For a century, artists, designers, and thinkers have come here to learn, grow, and shape the future of our province and beyond. Thanks to everyone who’s been part of the journey. Here’s to the next 100! 🎊

I spoke with CKNW about the new legislation I introduced this week: the Sexual Violence Policy Act. This legislation is about making BC’s post-secondary campuses safer for all and strengthening student consultation, increasing transparency, and ensuring policies are survivor-centred.

BC has billions in shovel-ready projects ready to go. Instead of real jobs for our province, the BC Conservatives are standing up for themselves, infighting and Alberta politics. We’ll continue to ignore the noise and deliver for this province and country.

Seven people have now been charged in connection with the ongoing crackdown on extortion-related crimes - a major step forward in these investigations. These charges send a message: those targeting families and businesses with violence and intimidation will face consequences.

👷‍♂️🏗👷‍♀️ Prompt pay legislation has landed in BC! Prompt pay legislation helps ensure that the work done to build a project is respected. At its foundation, this is about fairness for the construction industry — an industry that has built our province & powered our economy. news.gov.bc.ca/32867

Most parents don’t work 9-3 and may end up scrambling to pick up their kids after school. We’ve introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow school districts to offer seamless child care before and after school, on school grounds.

Today, I introduced the Sexual Violence Policy Act, strengthening how B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions prevent and respond to sexual violence. We’re taking action to build safer campuses where everyone feels supported and protected. Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

At RCMP Headquarters in Surrey today for a briefing from the BC Extortion Task Force. This integrated team operates under a unified RCMP-led command to strengthen coordination and expand cross-jurisdictional reach across B.C.

Exciting news for UVIC! Over 500 new student beds designed for upper-year & grad students who face real challenges finding housing near campus. This investment means more students can live where they learn, stay connected to supports, and focus on what matters: their education.

As British Columbians we love our coast and will always protect it. The North Coast Tanker Ban also secures billions in shovel-ready projects. We won’t let this proposal, with no backer and no money, threaten real jobs for BC’s families.

Today, on #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation, we reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and their lasting impact on survivors, families, and communities. We carry the responsibility to learn, listen and act, to advance reconciliation and build a more just B.C. #EveryChildMatters 🧡

BIG DAY for Surrey students: the first provincially funded student housing is coming to Kwantlen Polytechnic University! Over 350 beds and a 161-seat dining hall will give students safe, affordable housing with more time to focus on their studies and less on their commute. @garrybeggbc.bsky.social

Exciting news for @kwantlenu.bsky.social! We've announced the first ever provincially funded student housing project in #Surrey. 🛏️350+ new student beds 🍴160 seat dining hall Excited to see the project break ground in 2026! https://news.gov.bc.ca/32834#Surrey

Great to visit Surrey Memorial Hospital today & view the progress on key upgrades coming to #Surrey to improve patient care. Construction is in progress on a new renal facility that will add 21 beds. Thank you @fraserhealth.ca for your continued commitment to strengthen services.

What a busy and productive week at UBCM! Great to connect with delegates from across B.C. on challenges and priorities in post-secondary education and immigration. I look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen opportunities for students, workers and families.

Welcome home, NIC students! Today we celebrate the opening of tul’al’txw Student Housing at North Island College - 217 beds, including family suites and accessible units. More than student housing, this is reconciliation, sustainability, and a home where students can connect, grow, and learn.

This week, I joined Stz’uminus First Nation to celebrate a milestone in Indigenous education. B.C. is investing $5.4M in First Nations-led, community-based teacher education, building local capacity and ensuring students can see themselves reflected in their learning. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

1/ Criminals are targeting families and businesses in B.C. with intimidation and violence. This is extortion. No one should have to live under that kind of fear. 🧵

Just landed in Ottawa and am meeting with Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social. BC has tens of billions dollars worth of projects ready to move forward. My message to the PM - let’s get these projects going and create prosperity for all Canadians.