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  1. Splatsin, Canada and British Columbia sign historic coordination agreement for First Nations children and families

    Today, at a ceremony in Enderby, British Columbia, Kukpi7 (Chief) Doug Thomas of Splatsin; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services; and the Honourable Mitzi Dean, BC Minister of Children and Family Development; celebrated the signing of the first coordination agreement in British Columbia, pursuant to the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, Métis children, youth and families.

  2. $12.5 million announced to build new healing house in Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc 

    Today, Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Colleen Erickson, Board Chair of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), are pleased to jointly announce $12.5 million in federal funding towards the construction of a new healing centre at Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc.

  3. Canada invests in improvements to Comox’s Community Centre 

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Her Worship Nicole Minions, Mayor of the Town of Comox, announced a joint investment of more than $485,000 to modernize the Comox Community Centre.

  4. Historic coordination agreement to be signed by Splatsin, Canada, and British Columbia related to First Nations children and families

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will join Kukpi7 (Chief) Doug Thomas of Splatsin, and the Honourable Mitzi Dean, British Columbia Minister of Children and Family Development, to celebrate the signing of the first coordination agreement in British Columbia to support the well-being of First Nations children.

  5. Funding to be announced at Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will join Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and Colleen Erickson, Chair of the Board of Directors of the First Nations Health Authority, for a funding announcement at Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc.

  6. Government of Canada invests over $25.7 million to fuel innovation and economic growth in Vancouver

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced an investment of over $25.7 million to help 10 Vancouver-based organizations fuel the B.C.

  7. Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests over $25.7 million to fuel innovation and economic growth in Vancouver

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced an investment of over $25.7 million to help 10 Vancouver-based organizations fuel the B.C.

  8. Canada and the Okanagan Indian Band sign agreement for an advance payment against settlement of specific claim

    Today, Chief Byron Louis of the Okanagan Indian Band and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada and the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) have reached an innovative agreement whereby Canada will make an advance payment of $30 million to the Band to be applied against the anticipated settlement of the Colonial Reserve IR 1 Specific Claim.

  9. Government of Canada to make multi-million dollar funding announcement to help Vancouver-based businesses expand operations and reach global markets

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will provide details on funding that will help several innovative businesses accelerate their growth and compete globally.

  10. Minister of Transport announces funding in British Columbia to improve rail capacity for the agriculture sector

    An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and to combat the rising cost of living.

  11. Government of Canada and City of Vancouver invest in Vancouver’s resilience to climate change

    City of Vancouver, British Columbia, March 16, 2023—Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, and Scott Jensen, Chair of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, announced a joint investment of more than $36.2 million towards the City of Vancouver’s Rain City Strategy, which outlines a series of actions to improve the city’s water quality, increase resilience to climate change, and enhance ecosystems.

  12. Two commercial crab harvesters face significant fines for Fisheries Act violations in Rivers Inlet and Chatham Sound

    The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canada’s wildlife and biodiversity. This includes safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada’s fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come. Fishery officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) work hard to conserve and protect the environment. Two recent court cases demonstrate the potential costs, both financial and legal, for those convicted of violating the Fisheries Act.

  13. Government of Canada to announce funding to improve rail capacity in British Columbia

    The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, Randeep Sarai, the Member of Parliament for Surrey-Newton, Sukh Dhaliwal, and the CEO of Global Agriculture Trans-Loading Inc., Johnny Sangha, will make a funding announcement to strengthen our supply chain in Surrey, British Columbia.

  14. Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution

    On March 14, 2023, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

  15. Canada invests in upgrades to Vancouver–Simon Fraser University (SFU) Active Transportation Connection

    Burnaby, British Columbia, March 16, 2023 — Today, Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour, and His Worship Mike Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby, announced a federal investment of more than $5.7 million to upgrade the Vancouver–Simon Fraser University (SFU) Active Transportation Connection to All Ages and Abilities (AAA) infrastructure standards.

  16. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Burnaby

    Burnaby, British Columbia, March 15, 2023 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour, and His Worship Mike Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby.

  17. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in the City of Vancouver

    City of Vancouver, British Columbia, March 15, 2023 — Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement with Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, and His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of the City of Vancouver.

  18. Canada and British Columbia invest in new centralized Provincial Distribution Centre for BC Transit bus fleet

    Colwood, British Columbia, March 15, 2023 — Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Rob Fleming, British Columbia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of more than $20.6 million towards a central Provincial Distribution Centre in Colwood.

  19. Farmers, ranchers, processors supported by new Canada-B.C. partnership

    B.C. farmers and food processors will receive increased food security support over the next 5 years through a new agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

  20. Government of Canada supports the development and adoption of clean technologies in British Columbia

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, while visiting Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, announced federal support for four new projects related to developing and adopting clean technology by agri-businesses in British Columbia.

  21. Federal Government Provides Concurring Decision to British Columbia on Cedar LNG

    Following the assessment of the Cedar LNG Project conducted by British Columbia, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, today issued a Decision Statement that the project may proceed, in concurrence with British Columbia’s decision.

  22. Significant penalties for commercial vessel master caught fishing illegally near Prince Rupert

    The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canada’s wildlife and biodiversity. This includes safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada’s fisheries resources and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come.

  23. British Columbia's agricultural sector allowed late participation in income-protection program

    British Columbia (B.C.) farmers and producers can still participate in AgriStability for the 2022 farming year and have until June 30, 2023, to pay their fees and secure coverage under the program.

  24. Canada invests in new multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians in Port Coquitlam

    Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, March 14, 2023 — Today, Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, and His Worship Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam, announced a federal investment of $840,000 to support the development of a 1.5km multi-use path along Prairie Avenue in Port Coquitlam.

  25. Canada invests in safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians along Surrey’s King George Boulevard

    Today, Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, and Her Worship Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey, announced a federal investment of more than $6.5 million to make King George Boulevard safer for active transportation users.

  26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Surrey

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement with Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, and Her Worship Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey.

  27. Fraser Valley communities receive over $2.5 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $2.5 million in PacifiCan funding for ten projects throughout the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon.

  28. Backgrounder: Fraser Valley communities in British Columbia receive over $2.5 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $2.5 million in PacifiCan funding for ten projects throughout the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon.

  29. Canada invests in Indigenous-led active transportation projects in northern British Columbia

    Nisga’a Village of Gitlaxt’aamiks, British Columbia, March 10, 2023 — Today, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced a federal investment of more than $1.7 million to support three Indigenous-led active transportation projects in northern British Columbia.

  30. Backgrounder: West Kootenay communities receive over $1.2 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences  

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $1.2 million in PacifiCan funding for 12 projects across the West Kootenays.

  31. West Kootenay communities receive over $1.2 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $1.2 million in PacifiCan funding for 12 projects across the West Kootenays.

  32. Death of an inmate from Mountain Institution

    On March 5, 2023, Gary Donald Johnston, an inmate from Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

  33. Backgrounder: Community organizations receive over $3.9 million to support Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbians

    Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, announced an investment of over $3.9 million for four projects to support B.C.’s Francophone and Francophile communities.

  34. Community organizations receive over $3.9 million to support Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, announced an investment of over $3.9 million for four projects to support B.C.’s Francophone and Francophile communities.

  35. Youth in Northern B.C. to benefit from access to new entrepreneurship and leadership programs

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $233,083 in funding to expand Young Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Canada programming in Northern British Columbia.

  36. Kaska Nation Creates Sustainable Jobs and Advances Climate Action Through Tree-Planting

    That’s why, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a contribution of $300,000 to the Daylu Dena Council of the Kaska Nation for their Capacity Building Strategy project. The contribution comes from the 2 Billion Trees program, aimed to motivate and support new tree planting projects.

  37. The Government of Canada and British Columbia Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

    Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $27.47 billion in federal funding over 10 years in British Columbia including $3.32 billion for a new bilateral agreement focusing on the shared health care priorities and $273 million through the immediate, one-time CHT top-up to address urgent needs

  38. Government of Canada to announce funding that supports Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbia

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will provide details on funding that supports Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbia.

  39. Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for 2021 flood

    Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, announced a second advanced payment of $556,955,880 to the Province of British Columbia through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program to assist with recovery costs associated with the 2021 storm. This payment brings the total amount of federal payments to the Province of British Columbia under the DFAA to over $1 billion for the November 2021 floods.

  40. Thompson Okanagan communities receive over $2.5 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $2.5 million in PacifiCan funding for 16 projects across the Thompson Okanagan.

  41. Backgrounder: Thompson Okanagan communities receive over $2.5 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $2.5 million in PacifiCan funding for 16 projects across the Thompson Okanagan.

  42. Government of Canada to provide disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for November 2021 storm

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, as he makes an announcement regarding federal disaster recovery funding for British Columbia.

  43. Fisheries and Oceans Canada continues to take cautious approach to herring fishery

    Conservation is the federal government’s first priority in managing Canadian fisheries. In British Columbia, Pacific herring are an important forage species and play a critical role in supporting BC’s rich coastal ecosystem. In order to preserve the abundance of this vital species, the management of Pacific herring will remain precautionary while allowing fishing allocations where possible.

  44. Northern British Columbia communities receive over $830,000 in funding to enhance tourism experiences

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $830,000 in PacifiCan funding through the Tourism Relief Fund for six projects throughout the Skeena-Bulkley Valley.

  45. Backgrounder: Northern British Columbia communities receive over $830,000 in funding to enhance tourism experiences

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $830,000 in PacifiCan funding through the Tourism Relief Fund for six projects throughout the Skeena-Bulkley Valley.

  46. British Columbia Institute of Technology receives over $14.5 million in funding to support aerospace and life sciences training

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $14.5 million in PacifiCan funding for two projects with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).

  47. Vancouver Chinatown Foundation receives $1.8 million to enhance tourism experiences in city’s historic Chinatown

    Chinatown has been an integral part of the social, cultural, and commercial fabric of Vancouver for over 135 years. It has also been a special destination for thousands of tourists keen to experience the kindness, hospitality, and rich history of this community.

  48. Government of Canada to announce funding to support B.C.’s biomanufacturing and aerospace sectors

    The Honourable Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will provide details on two projects that will be delivered by the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

  49. What's new and what to remember when filing your taxes in British Columbia this year

    Tax season is upon British Columbia residents and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is getting ready to answer questions from taxpayers and make it easier and quicker for them to file their 2022 income tax and benefit return.

  50. Support for Indigenous, women and youth entrepreneurs in B.C. aims to unlock talent and build an inclusive economy

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $148,000 in PacifiCan funding for two projects through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems Program. Funding from this program helps create, grow and nurture inclusive regional economies.