Last week, we welcomed @christineboyle.bsky.social @nikisharma.bsky.social and @brendabailey.bsky.social to Genome BC & Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre. We shared how genomics drives innovation across BC—from precision health to sustainability & Indigenous-led research.

It’s another month of good news for renters in BC! Rents are continuing to come down in our province, and we are leading the way in the whole country. #bcpoli #homesforpeople

Rewind to last week in the legislature ⏮️ and it was a BUSY one. Housing announcements in Vancouver, Sechelt, Whistler &Fruitvale. Legislation moved forward, including lowering barriers to making child care available in schools and making it easier to build small-scale multi-unit housing.

With the days getting colder and shorter, indoor spaces are life-saving for our neighbours who need a place to get inside from the cold, have a place to sleep, and get hot meals and access to support services. #bcpoli

That’s a wrap on the First Nations Leadership Gathering! Feeling grateful and energized meeting with dozens of Nations from across BC to talk about the work we’re doing together on housing and reconciliation. Now I’m looking forward to getting to work on all that we discussed. #bcpoli #FNLG2025

Today, the BC Government and Coastal First Nations signed the North Coast Protection Declaration, urging the federal government to stand firm in upholding the tanker ban. BC’s coast is stunning and sacred, it is teeming with life, culture and history. #ProtectOurCoast #BCPoli #TankerBan

What a great start to the First Nations Leadership Gathering! So lovely to be with so many colleagues and friends, and I’m looking forward to all the important conversations and good work we’ll get done together this week. #FNLG2025 #bcpoli

It’s a dark and spooky night out there. Look out for the ghouls and ghosts and demon hunters everywhere! Be safe, have fun….and let’s go #BlueJays! Happy Halloween! 🎃⚾️

We’re turning the page on Library Month 📖 but don’t judge a book by its cover…because we love libraries all year long! I love supporting and celebrating all of the amazing work that libraries do to serve communities across BC, as both the Minister responsible for literacy programs… /1

Powerful op-ed about #TinyHomes in #Penticton: “…part of the Heart and Hearth Program, a thoughtful, community-based plan from BC Housing and the Province that includes employment and life-skill development, mental health services, and access to treatment.” www.pentictonherald.ca/opinion/arti...

Complex-care housing is making a real difference for residents like J.T. The supports that complex-care housing provides can help people establish stability, safety, build connections and break the cycle of homelessness. @christineboyle.bsky.social

Spent the day on Salt Spring Island with MLA Botterell to announce the opening of a new supportive @bchousing.bsky.social project with 32 deeply affordable units with supports + 4 affordable rental homes for low to middle income people. #homesforpeople #bcpoli

In contrast to the horrible rental news out of Ontario this week, I have a government in my current province who are actively trying to make homes more accessible and affordable. 💞Thank you.

I’ve let Mayor Sim know that we won’t be calling Park Board legislation (Bill 26) for second reading this Fall. The City of Vancouver has more work to do clarifying their intended direction, including working with Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Here to start off your Monday with a wrap-up of what happened last week, during the second week of the fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly! This is just a small peek into the work our government is doing to make life better for all British Columbians, and we’ll be back for week 3. #bcpoli

We’re taking action on homelessness in Penticton. Helping people experiencing homelessness find a safe, supported place to stay 🏠 with the City of Penticton, snpink’tn Indian Band, and local partners. #homesforpeople #bcpoli

With my colleagues @christineboyle.bsky.social, @joanphillipndp.bsky.social & @sheilamalcolmsonbc.bsky.social, we had the opportunity to tour the Little Mountain Neighbourhood House / United Way Food Hub & connect with the incredible volunteers who make it all possible. @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social

🥬🥕🧅🍞🥚 Thanks to @unitedwaybc.bsky.social for inviting my colleagues & me on a tour of the South Vancouver & Little Mountain Food Hubs! uwbc.ca/stories/2025... @christineboyle.bsky.social @mlajroutledge.bsky.social @joanphillipndp.bsky.social @sheilamalcolmsonbc.bsky.social @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social

So happy to break ground at Douglas/Caledonia in Victoria on more than 500 new homes!   With a community plaza, retail, and a childcare centre for 44 kids, this will be a wonderful home for Victoria families. More good work to do.

Groundbreaking of 500 homes at a range of rental prices including BC housing affordable homes, plus a major grocery store. This mixed use project will be transformative for the North end of the core. #yyj #housing @christineboyle.bsky.social

Coming to you with good news on progress for renters in BC! Rentals.ca Oct Rent Report shows that rents continue to go down in the province. Good policies are making a difference on housing affordability - we’re keeping this work going. #bcpoli

And that’s a wrap on last week, the first week of the fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly! Here to share a slice of the work we’ve gotten done for British Columbians so far and we’ll be back for week 2. #bcpoli

THANK YOU @christineboyle.bsky.social Hope this goes through! #AirBNB #HousingCrisis

Nerdy Sunday! Getting ready for the Fall legislative sitting by baking zucchini muffins and watching a recording of a #Housing webinar from @1alexhemingway.bsky.social from the new @bcpolicy.bsky.social. bcpolicy.ca/2025/10/03/s... #BCPoli #AffordableHousing

After years of devastating crop losses caused by extreme weather, this season’s record-breaking cherry harvest is a hard-earned win for BC tree fruit farmers. Let's keep supporting growers in our communities as they recover and adapt to protect future harvests.

And that’s a wrap on #UBCM25! It was a privilege to hear the advocacy and solutions coming from local leaders about the issues their communities are facing. I’m looking forward to continuing this good work together. #LocalGovernment #HomesforPeople #StrongCommunities #BCPoli

We’re on Day 3 of #UBCM25 and I’ve already had the pleasure of connecting with so many of our municipal partners. Looking forward to meeting with my colleagues across BC as we discuss the collaborative work we can continue to do to build more housing in every community.

Beautiful morning to knock on doors and talk to constituents in #Vancouver #LittleMountain! Huge thank you to all of these amazing volunteers! As we head into the Fall session of the legislature, it’s so important to hear directly from people about the issues that matter to them. #BCPoli

Fantastic turnout for #VIRENT here in Victoria! Speaking to attendees, housing minister @christineboyle.bsky.social expressed gratitude for the work of BC non-profits to create stronger, healthier communities. Thank you for joining us, minister!

Celebrating nearly 250 new rental homes breaking ground in the Township of Langley! Fast-tracked through #BCBuilds, from concept to construction in 12-18 months, to meet the needs of the people who keep our communities running. We're building homes faster, where people need them.

Grateful to join Indigenous and nonprofit housing leaders this week at the AHMA AGM, the BCAFN Housing Forum, and BCNPHAs RENT event. We're making historic investments to build homes that reflect belonging and community, including $1.7B for Indigenous housing, with 3260 units delivered or underway.

Beautiful day to be out knocking on doors & talking to neighbours in #Vancouver #LittleMountain! Lots of good conversations about #Housing, #Homelessness, #ClimateAction, #Tariffs, #PublicEducation, #Infrastructure and more! @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social

400 more new, affordable rental homes that will help meet the needs of people are coming to Metro Vancouver. We’re working to deliver homes that will offer greater stability and opportunity for people near their jobs, families and activities they love. @enfhs.bsky.social news.gov.bc.ca/32765

It was a pleasure to join the Federal, Provincial & Territorial Housing Forum in Vancouver. We showcased BC’s broad array of action on affordable housing, including our innovative DASH program for accelerating housing delivery.

For people experiencing homelessness in DTES, it can be hard to access basic comforts like a fresh meal or hot shower. I’m thrilled that services from Watari and Aboriginal Front Door Society will continue with the Province’s extended investments. news.gov.bc.ca/32751

Lovely to meet with Minister Bernadette Smith, Manitoba’s Minister of Housing, Addictions, and Homelessness. We had a great conversation about our shared work to bring people indoors into safe and supportive housing, and delivering more affordable homes for all.

People need homes with rents they can afford in communities they love. We’re building new rental homes, and cracking down on speculation, and we are seeing progress for renters across BC! And there’s more to do. #BCPoli #HomesForPeople Watch: globalnews.ca/news/1138978...

With students returning to school next week, new schools & classroom additions are opening across BC.   We’re building the critical infrastructure that British Columbians rely on – and we’re going to keep building to meet the demands of our growing province. news.gov.bc.ca/32700

From better parks and sport courts to transit and water systems, people thrive when their communities have the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone!

#Vancouver #LittleMountain has thousands of amazing local businesses! We’re out visiting them to hear from people in our community. This summer we've particularly got our eyes on ice cream. So it was a treat to visit #KoboIceCream on Main & 10th. DELICIOUS! 😃🍦 @mountpleasantbia.bsky.social

☕️ Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. They drive local economies, create jobs & shape BC’s unique character. Thanks to Ministers @annekangburnaby.bsky.social & @christineboyle.bsky.social for joining me in visiting the Himalaya Restaurant near my office! @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social

It was a huge honour to be sworn in as BC’s new Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs today.

I’m honoured to have co-chaired the annual Maa-nulth – BC G2G Agreement Leadership Forum with Chief Councillor John Jack of Huu-ay-aht First Nations. In its 7th year of implementation, we signed an Amended G2G Agreement that supports the relationship as governments and treaty partners. (1/3)

Hopeful parents can now apply for up to $19,000 to help cover the cost of a single IVF cycle, so more families have the chance at parenthood. Funding will be income tested, so the people who need the most help will get it. Learn more here: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare

Eleven years ago, a historic Supreme Court of Canada decision resulted in the first declaration of Aboriginal title in Canadian history, affirming Tŝilhqot’in ownership and control of more than 1,700 km² of their ancestral lands. 1/3

I am so grateful to have spent some meaningful time connecting with treaty partners in the Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations, alongside Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social , fellow Ministers @bowinnma.bsky.social and @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social, and senior officials this week. (1/2)

#BC has just released the 2024/25 #DeclarationAct Annual Report. This report details progress made over the past year to implement #UNDRIP in the province, done in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples. news.gov.bc.ca/32517

On this #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, we honour the many ways in which the leadership of #Indigenous Peoples continue to shape #BC for the better. (1/3) Check out @davidebybc.bsky.social and I’s joint statement here: news.gov.bc.ca/32491

One of the reasons I was so proud to run with OneCity was @christineboyle.bsky.social’s fight for social housing in every neighbourhood. Her social housing initiative, passed in 2022, is finally coming to the public for consultation. Make your voice heard! www.shapeyourcity.ca/social-housing