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  1. Small Business BC receives over $3.6 million to help grow small businesses beyond B.C.

    The Government of Canada is making investments to champion small businesses and support their export journey.

  2. Canada and British Columbia invest to upgrade wastewater treatment infrastructure in communities across British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced a joint investment of more than $48.6 million to support multiple wastewater projects in British Columbia.

  3. Backgrounder: Canada and British Columbia invest to upgrade wastewater treatment infrastructure in communities across British Columbia

    The Government of Canada is investing $26,540,552 through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) to support seven Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program projects across British Columbia.

  4. Minister Sajjan announces $5.9M for Indigenous clean energy projects and digital skills training

    Support for two Indigenous-led economic development projects was announced at the 2023 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase

  5. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in British Columbia

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs.

  6. Government of Canada to announce investments to increase accessibility and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities 

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will be in Victoria to announce funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.

  7. Government of Canada to announce funding to support Indigenous economic growth and clean energy development

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to support Indigenous clean energy projects and skills training.

  8. Government of Canada launches program to help Lytton homeowners rebuild resilient homes

    The $6 million Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program provides top-up grants for the design and construction of fire-resilient and Net Zero Homes

  9. Canada and British Columbia invest in new transit exchange for Nelson

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Brittny Anderson, Member of Legislative Assembly for Nelson-Creston, Her Worship Janice Morrison, Mayor of the City of Nelson, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of more than $2.4 million to support the construction a new transit exchange in Nelson.

  10. Canada and British Columbia invest in water infrastructure improvements

    Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Jack Crompton, Mayor of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, announced a joint investment of more than $16.1 million to support four water infrastructure projects across British Columbia.

  11. Media Advisory - Whistler, British Columbia

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country; the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs; and His Worship Jack Crompton, Mayor of the Resort Municipality of Whistler

  12. Minister Murray announces a new federal investment in the fight against aquatic invasive species

    The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, will announce a major investment in the fight against aquatic invasive species in Canada through creation of the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund.

  13. Canada and British Columbia invest to improve ventilation in schools and social housing in Richmond

    Today, Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Richmond East, the Honourable Rachna Singh, B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing, and Debbie Tablotney, Board Chair for Richmond School District 38, announced a joint investment of more than $2.4 million to improve ventilation systems in eight schools and in one social housing building in Richmond.

  14. Government of Canada announces major investment in Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet

    Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announced a major investment to fund the completion of the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet.

  15. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Richmond

    Richmond, British Columbia, May 24, 2023 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Richmond East, the Honourable Rachna Singh, B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing, and Debbie Tablotney, Board Chair for Richmond School District 38.

  16. Backgrounder: Minister Sajjan celebrates Economic Development Week and announces over $3.1 million for British Columbians

    To mark Canada’s first Economic Development Week, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan announced over $3.1 million in PacifiCan funding for nine projects across British Columbia.

  17. Minister Sajjan celebrates Economic Development Week and announces over $3.1 million for British Columbians

    To mark Canada’s first Economic Development Week, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan announced over $3.1 million in PacifiCan funding for nine projects across British Columbia.

  18. Government of Canada Supports the Chinese Canadian Museum

    The Government of Canada is investing more than $5 million in the Chinese Canadian Museum

  19. Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution – medium security unit

    May 23, 2023 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada On May 18, 2023, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium-security unit at Matsqui Institution.

  20. Minister of Foreign Affairs in Conversation at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

    May 22, 2023 - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for a conversation on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

  21. Canadian and New Zealand authorities stop 140 kilograms of methamphetamine from crossing our borders

    Today, the CBSA announced the seizure of 140 kilograms of methamphetamine at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility in British Columbia. The shipment was identified based on intelligence provided by the New Zealand Police and New Zealand Customs Service.

  22. Canada and British Columbia invest in District of Taylor’s Wastewater Treatment Plant

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister for Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Brent Taillefer, Mayor of the District of Taylor, announced a joint investment of more than $3.1 million to upgrade the District of Taylor’s wastewater treatment plant.

  23. Backgrounder: Canada invests in active transportation improvements on Vancouver Island

    The Government of Canada is investing $10,942,177 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) to support seven active transportation improvement projects on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

  24. Canada invests in active transportation improvements on Vancouver Island

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, announced a federal investment of more than $10.9 million to improve active transportation infrastructure on Vancouver Island. For the occasion, he was joined by Dr. Kevin Hall, President of the University of Victoria.

  25. Recreational angler sentenced for illegally fishing in Rockfish Conservation Area near Nanaimo

    The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canada’s fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come.

  26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Victoria

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, and Dr. Kevin Hall, President of the University of Victoria.

  27. Backgrounder: Canada invests in active transportation planning projects for Indigenous communities in British Columbia

    The Government of Canada is investing $198,946 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) to support four active transportation planning projects in British Columbia.

  28. Canada and TransLink invest in proactive maintenance of Metro Vancouver’s SkyTrain

    Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, the Honourable Dan Coulter, Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit, His Worship Mike Hurley, Mayor of the City of Burnaby and Vice Chair of the Mayor’s Council for Regional Transportation and Kevin Quinn, CEO of TransLink, announced a joint investment of more than $34.9 million to support a rail maintenance project for the SkyTrain.

  29. Volleyball BC benefits from investment to revitalize Harry Jerome Sports Centre in Burnaby

    Safe and inclusive public spaces are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, in turn supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality.

  30. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Burnaby

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, the Honourable Dan Coulter, Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit, His Worship Mike Hurley, Mayor of the City of Burnaby and Vice Chair of the Mayor’s Council for Regional Transportation and Kevin Quinn, CEO of TransLink.

  31. Canada and British Columbia invest in ventilation improvements in Burnaby elementary schools

    Today, Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Rachna Singh, B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care, announced a joint investment of more than $1.4 million to support ventilation improvements in two elementary schools in Burnaby.

  32. End of lockdown and search at Matsqui Institution

    The lockdown put in place at Matsqui Institution on April 29, 2023 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

  33. CBSA firearms investigation leads to prison time

    CBSA firearms investigation leads to prison time

  34. Lockdown and search at Matsqui institution

    On April 29, 2023, a lockdown was put in place at Matsqui institution, a medium security federal institution, to allow staff to conduct a search of the institution following an assault involving four inmates.

  35. Death of an inmate from Mission Institution  

    On April 29, 2023, Damian Hawley, an inmate from Mission Institution, died while in our custody.

  36. The Government of Canada partners with British Columbia communities to strengthen asset management 

    Today, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $500,000 to help 11 British Columbia communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

  37. End of lockdown and search at Mission Institution – Medium security unit

    The lockdown and exceptional search put in place on April 24, 2023, at the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, ended on April 27, 2023. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

  38. Lockdown and search at Mission Institution – Medium security unit

    On April 24, 2023, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

  39. Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society will benefit from investment to enhance tourism experiences in Vancouver

    The Government of Canada is making investments across British Columbia to attract new visitors, and stimulate local economies

  40. Government of Canada supports electrification of Langley School District’s bus fleet

    Today, John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale—Langley City, announced a federal investment of $13,800 to support the electrification of Langley School District’s bus fleet.

  41. Government of Canada to announce funding that supports tourism experiences in Vancouver, B.C.

    Government of Canada to announce funding that supports tourism experiences in Vancouver, B.C.

  42. Canada and BC Hydro invest in decarbonization projects in British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard; the Honourable Josie Osborne, B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation; and Chris O’Riley, President and CEO of BC Hydro, announced a joint investment of $32.7 million to support three decarbonization projects in British Columbia.

  43. Backgrounder: Canada and BC Hydro invest in green energy in mines and power facilities

    The Government of Canada is investing more than $16.3 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support three green energy projects in British Columbia.

  44. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Vancouver

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard; the Honourable Josie Osborne, B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation; and Chris O’Riley, President and CEO of BC Hydro.

  45. Minister of Transport and Minister of Natural Resources to host an important virtual announcement regarding the supply chain in British Columbia

    Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will host an important virtual announcement concerning the supply chain in British Columbia.

  46. Backgrounder: Vancouver organizations receive almost $3 million to enhance local 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 $2.9 million in PacifiCan funding through the Tourism Relief Fund for 14 projects in Vancouver.

  47. Five B.C. First Nations reach settlement with the provincial and federal governments on Treaty Land Entitlement claims

    Five #BC First Nations reach treaty land entitlement settlement agreements with the #GC and government of B.C. @GCIndigenous

  48. First Nations health transformation in British Columbia

    Disparities within the current healthcare system lead to health inequities. Closing gaps in health outcomes can only be achieved by addressing the cultural, social, economic and historical disadvantages that have led to intergenerational trauma. These barriers continue to impact the health and wellness of First Nations people today.

  49. Government of Canada to announce funding to help Vancouver organizations enhance tourism experiences and attract visitors

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to help Vancouver organizations enhance tourism experiences and attract visitors.

  50. Significant First Nations health funding agreement to be announced

    Please be advised that the Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a significant Indigenous health funding agreement announcement with the First Nations Health Authority.