As the world faces ongoing economic uncertainty, #Budget2026 makes careful choices to protect what matters most to British Columbians. We’re safeguarding the services people rely on, while strengthening and growing BC’s economy. @brendavancouver.bsky.social

Building on B.C.'s leadership in removing interprovincial trade barriers, I just introduced the Trade Recognition Act. If passed, goods and services legally sold in any Canadian province could also be sold in B.C., no duplicate testing or certifications required. 1/2

British Columbians have been celebrating Black History Month for more than 30 years. Across BC, many organizations are hosting events that honour Black voices and achievements — including the BC Black History Awareness Society. Find events near you: BCBlackHistory.ca/Events

As a part of our work in the North, the B.C. Government and Doig River First Nation want your input for developing a joint land use planning project to the east and north of Fort St. John. (1/4)

It’s Groundhog Day! Vancouver Island Violet has made her prediction! Six more weeks of winter! This was confirmed by her mate Phillip who also got in the weather prediction action. Watch here:

Thanks to all the organizations, businesses and individuals who participated last summer and fall in the first series of engagements for the land use plan in Tahltan Territory. (1/6)

Thanks to the city of Prince George for hosting another excellent B.C. Natural Resource Forum.

The Hardy Buoys are on the case – to make delicious, made-in-B.C. smoked salmon. Yesterday, I had a chance to tour the Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish facility, and of course it was also a chance to buy a whole bunch of smoked salmon. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Want in-person help getting your marine boathouse or dock authorized for a 20 year renewable tenure in the shíshálh swiya? Eligible marine dock and boathouse owners can now self-register for this priority, streamlined process.

Turning reconciliation into a wedge issue might generate headlines, but it would come at the expense of jobs and prosperity for British Columbians. We all want to build the B.C. of our dreams. To get there, the path forward is together — or not at all. vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Before heading out this holiday season, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter weather. Pack an emergency kit, extra windshield washer fluid, and always check road conditions. Learn more at gov.bc.ca/WinterDriving

As we near the end of December, we also are marking another successful year of operating BC’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program (IMDP). (1/7)

Two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) have been detected in deer harvested in the Kootenay Region, marking a total of eight confirmed cases to date, all within the Province’s current management boundary. (1/4)

Today, I had the opportunity to participate in the announcement of the conservation of 45,000 hectares of timberland, a private land acquisition led by Nature Conservancy Canada and one of the largest private acquisitions for conservation in Canadian history. (1/3)

‼️ MAINTAINED FLOOD WARNING ‼️ ❗ For #Chilliwack River and tributaries ❗ ❗ For North Shore Mountains ❗ We are working with local governments and First Nations to ensure everyone has what they need to keep people safe. 👉 bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/advisories/FWN_2025_12_15_0830_NC_CC_SC_update.pdf

Flood Warning for Fraser Valley East. Rivers have exceeded riverbanks or will exceed them soon in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope and east to Manning Park. Stay clear of riverbanks. Updates: EmergencyInfoBC.gov.bc.ca

Flood Watch for Fraser Valley: Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Manning Park and rivers (Coquihalla, Skagit, Sumas, Chilliwack). Rivers rising—flooding possible. Stay away from fast water, clear drains, prep for low-lying flooding. Updates: EmergencyInfoBC.gov.bc.ca

Last summer, I issued a ministerial order to authorize 20-year renewable tenures for existing marine docks. Today, we are issuing the same for existing marine boathouses. (1/5)

The outdoor recreation sector directly contributes around $4.8 billion to BC's economy, supporting jobs, businesses and communities. What's your favourite BC outdoor activity? Plan your next adventure at SuperNaturalBC.com

Canadians need their governments focused on real projects, not a fantasy pipeline with no investors. BC has billions of dollars in privately led projects that are going to create thousands of jobs and bring prosperity to Canada. We cannot put them at risk.

Ending gender-based violence starts with everyday actions. To mark 16 Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, here are 16 ways you can make a difference—from speaking up to supporting survivors. Together, we can create a safer BC: gov.bc.ca/DomesticViolence

Thanks to the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition for hosting MLAs to learn about their work to prioritize the health of our lands, waters, and wildlife in BC. (1/3)

It was great to speak today at the Sport Fishing Institute’s Annual Policy Conference in Vancouver, where the theme was balanced and sustainable fisheries. (1/3)

We began B.C.’s largest investment in fish habitat restoration in 2019 with the B.C. Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (#BCSRIF) that grew to over $285 million, launched 170 projects provincewide and built invaluable partnerships (1/3)

On World Fisheries Day, I reflect on people and efforts that are restoring fish habitats in B.C. In the Nechako River near Vanderhoof, the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative used specialized equipment and crews to carefully clean and restore 1/3)

I spent my morning with Sean, who gave me an amazing tour of his Kusshi Oyster Farm - the result of generations of experience grounded in family and place. Shellfish farms employ 1,000 British Columbians and strengthen our coastal communities, along with the B.C. Shellfish Growers Association.

Tucked away in the middle of downtown Campbell River is the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences. This non-profit society located on B.C.’s coast has a state-of-the-art facility that researches and analyses aquatic life from our ocean and freshwater systems.

That’s a wrap! The 10th First Nations Leadership Gathering was a chance to reconnect with so many great leaders from Nations all around BC.

We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)

We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)

We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)

It’s Bat Week in B.C.! There are 16 different kinds of bats here. They are the only mammal in the world capable of true flight and they can fly as fast as 160 km/hour. And they help us all by eating as many as 3,000 mosquitoes and other insects in one night.

We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. When applications come through for something as important as affordable housing, for example, B.C. uses the Mitigation Hierarchy (MH), (1/3)

The Province is working to build a prosperous and predictable future with the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, industry, outdoor groups and the public through land use planning in the Taku Watershed. (1/6)

It was great to meet with Terra Remote Sensing for a tour of their facility in North Saanich. LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a game-changer for government when planning for future opportunities and evaluating potential risks.

We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/4)

We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3) (pictured: Burns Bog)

We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resources permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)

We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone. We want to hear from you on proposed changes to permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. Here’s one of those changes that we’re looking at:

A huge congratulations to the Nature Conservancy of Canada for conserving a total of 45,000 hectares of land in the Elk Valley area. (1/3) theprogress.com/2025/10/16/a...

I had the pleasure of participating in the launch of the Indigenous Stewardship Project Management Program at UBC Sauder School of Business. This new program is focused on strengthening the capacity of Nations to lead conservation and stewardship initiatives in their communities. (1/2)

We want to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting in B.C. to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. Most of the proposals are updates to the water sustainability act, including low volume water use. (1/3)

Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions. (1/4)

Today’s announcement of a new plant and animal health centre in Abbotsford will not only keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, but it will also help keep our wildlife safe. (1/3)

Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.

The province wants to hear from you on 16 proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/4)

The Province wants to hear from you on 16 proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.

Great conversations at #UBCM25 on protecting watersheds to ensure safe drinking water & support agriculture for future generations. Inspiring to see municipalities bringing forward solutions—we share the same values & are committed to working together.

Behind the scenes of conservation, it’s the little things that matter—like the efforts behind saving the Oregon Spotted Frog (OSF), Canada’s most endangered frog. Since 2010, partners across Canada have bred & released tadpoles to help recovery. [1/3]

When stream flows drop, fish & wildlife are at risk. In some B.C. towns, summer residential use is 70% of total water use. Save water to protect rivers, species & avoid restrictions.