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Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution
On March 24, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. -
Canada, British Columbia, and local partners invest more than $98 million in water infrastructure improvements across the province
Communities across the province will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $98 million from the federal and provincial governments, and local partners. -
Backgrounder: Canada, British Columbia, and local partners invest more than $98 million in water infrastructure improvements across the province.
The federal government is investing more than $41.2 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support 14 drinking water and wastewater projects across British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia is investing more than $31.6 million in these projects and local partners are contributing a combined $25.1 million and are responsible for any additional costs. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Mission Institution – medium security unit
On March 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium security unit at Mission Institution. -
Backgrounder: Ventilation upgrades for schools across B.C
The federal government is investing $3,376,941 through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support eight ventilation improvements projects in schools across British Columbia. The provincial government is investing $844,235. -
Ventilation upgrades for schools across B.C.
Victoria, British Columbia, March 15, 2024 — Ventilation upgrades will ensure students and staff breathe clean air in eight schools across British Columbia, after an investment of $4.2 million from the federal and provincial governments. -
Innovative companies based in Delta, B.C. receive over $1.6 million to expand production of recycled plastics and energy monitoring technology
The City of Delta has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Greater Vancouver and is home to innovative companies like Plascon Plastics Corporation and GridGear Solutions Ltd. By developing solutions to environmental challenges, these two companies are poised for further growth. -
Bridge widening project will provide southern Vancouver Island with more reliable public transit service
Two key highway bridges in Saanich will be widened to accommodate dedicated bus lanes after a combined investment of $35.5 million from the federal and provincial governments. -
Backgrounder: Active transportation projects in British Columbia to better connect communities
The federal government is investing more than $4.6 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support 6 active transportation planning and improvement projects across British Columbia. -
Active transportation projects in British Columbia to better connect communities
Six active transportation planning and improvement projects in British Columbia will better connect communities after an investment of more than $4.6 million from the federal government. -
Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver
Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets. -
Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver
Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets. -
Minister Ng meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby
During the meeting, Minister Ng spoke about Team Canada engagement to promote economic ties between Canada and the United States and two-way benefits both countries share. She highlighted the essential role that provinces and territories have as part of Team Canada and working together to promote Canada’s interests for our businesses and workers. -
Government of Canada to announce support for innovative Vancouver-based businesses and organizations to drive growth and create jobs
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to help seven Vancouver-based businesses and organizations grow locally and compete globally. -
North Vancouver-based skincare company receives $200,000 to expand production
Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North – Seymour, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $200,000 in PacifiCan funding for Satya Organic. -
Help on the way to British Columbia veterinarian clinics that treat farm animals
Clinics that help B.C. farmers and ranchers care for their animals will have extra sets of skilled hands in their offices through a new program that covers summer placement costs for both veterinary and veterinary technologist students. -
Prince Rupert receives funding to help upgrade water system and improve sewer line
The port city of Prince Rupert is getting critical upgrades to its aging water distribution system and sewer line after a federal investment of $77.2 million through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). -
Fisheries and Oceans Canada closes the first and only known live coral reef in Pacific Canada to all commercial and recreational bottom-contact fisheries
Vancouver, B.C. — Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), is taking measures to protect the unique and highly sensitive Lophelia Reef—also known by its Wakashan name q̓áuc̓íwísuxv—by closing all commercial and recreational bottom-contact fisheries, including midwater trawl, within this area. This indefinite closure came into effect on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Victoria
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Herb Pond, Mayor for Prince Rupert. -
Government of Canada invests in skills training for Indigenous people
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, to announce funding for 24 projects through the Skills and Partnership Fund to support skills training for Indigenous people across Canada. -
Three recreational anglers near Sechelt, B.C. sentenced to large fines, fishing prohibition, and fishing area ban
On February 8th, 2024, sentencing was handed down in Sechelt Provincial Court to three individuals found guilty of multiple violations of Canada’s Fisheries Act. -
Government of Canada to help ease financial barriers to accessing dental care for seniors in Canada
The Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, will announce in Burnaby British Columbia, a major milestone for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. -
Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest to improve high-speed Internet access across British Columbia
On March 4, 2024, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with the Honourable George Chow, British Columbia’s (B.C.) Minister of Citizens’ Services, announced combined federal and provincial funding to improve high-speed Internet access in communities across British Columbia. -
Canadian Coast Guard issues fine for a hazardous vessel
Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities, and economies. -
New co-developed Consultation Protocol between Kitselas First Nation and Canada that will strengthen the stewardship of Kitselas Territory
Today, Chief Glenn Bennett of Kitselas First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, celebrated the signing of a Consultation Protocol -
Squamish-based business receives over $2.5 million to help build British Columbia’s hydrogen ecosystem and fuel green transportation
Across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses are developing solutions to global environmental challenges. In Squamish, Quantum Technology Corporation’s carbon-free hydrogen technology is creating green transportation options and strengthening Canada’s clean energy leadership on the world stage. -
Government of Canada supports community-based projects addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections
Today, Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $12.6 million in funding through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF) and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) for 16 projects to support the work of community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) throughout British Columbia. -
Commercial vessel master fined $250,000 for fishing illegally in Glass Sponge Reef Refuge
On January 31, 2024, sentencing was handed down to the vessel master of the commercial prawn fishing vessel Darkstar, after a long-running court case. The Honourable Judge S.M. Merrick sentenced the individual to pay a fine of $250,000 and forfeit all gear seized (with an approximate value of $80,000) after previously finding him guilty on May 24, 2023, of a total of 13 violations of Canada’s Fisheries Act. -
Government of Canada supports community-based projects addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections
The Government of Canada is committed to working with partners and stakeholders across the country in support of the global goal of ending viral hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) as public health threats. -
Government of Canada to announce support for community-based projects addressing sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in BC
Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will announce support to community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in British Columbia. -
Okanagan Indian Band celebrates groundbreaking for new Cultural Immersion School
The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities to help establish educational institutions that will deliver quality, culturally appropriate programs and services for children. -
Kitselas First Nation and Canada to celebrate the signing of a new agreement
Chief Glenn Bennett of the Kitselas First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will celebrate the signing of a co-developed Consultation Protocol. -
Government of Canada announces UNESCO endorsement for British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund project
Pacific salmon hold tremendous value for natural ecosystems, cultural and spiritual practices, jobs and income, and recreational enjoyment along the coast and inland watersheds of British Columbia. -
Government of Canada to announce funding to support clean energy innovation in British Columbia
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to support the transition to clean energy and create jobs in the green hydrogen sector. -
Matsqui First Nation to receive more than $59 million in effort to address past wrong
The Government of Canada is working to renew the relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. -
Lake Babine Nation and Canada to make a funding announcement
Lake Babine Nation and Canada to make a funding announcement -
Richmond seafood processing company fined $40,000 for undersized crabs
Richmond, BC - A routine inspection of commercial seafood processing plants by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers in January 2023 resulted in a fine of $40,000. On December 6, 2023, Tenshi Seafood Limited was handed down the fine in Richmond Provincial Court after pleading guilty to the possession of undersize crabs by a commercial business, which is a violation of Canada’s Fisheries Act. -
Matsqui First Nation and Canada to make an announcement on an important settlement
Matsqui First Nation and Canada to make an announcement on an important settlement -
Important announcement by Minister Wilkinson on the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund
Victoria, B.C.– The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will make an announcement regarding the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. -
Government of Canada launches program to support Lytton’s business community
The Lytton Business Restart Program provides contribution funding to support the restart and revitalization of local businesses in Lytton, B.C. -
Federal and provincial investments in the City of Trail’s public transit hub
The existing transit exchange in Trail, within the West Kootenay Transit System, will undergo refurbishment and expansion thanks to a combined investment of more than $3.07 million from the governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. -
Federal government invests in coastal protection project in Lax Kw’alaams
Measures are being put in place to stabilize the shoreline in Lax Kw’alaams after an investment of more than $5 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, this project will protect the community’s critical infrastructure and preserve the precious habitats of important fish species, such as surf smelt and herring. -
Federal and provincial governments invest in sewer system transformation for Oak Bay
Stormwater and wastewater infrastructure in Oak Bay will undergo significant upgrades thanks to a combined investment of more than $8.8 million from the federal and provincial governments along with the District of Oak Bay. -
Government of Canada invests in the ongoing prevention of invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels on the west coast
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to preventing the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels. In May 2023, DFO announced $8.75 million in contribution funding over five years as part of the newly created Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF). The AISPF funds eligible organizations and projects that focus on preventing the introduction and establishment of aquatic invasive species across Canada. -
Federal government and TransLink invest in transit infrastructure improvements in Metro Vancouver
Improvements to the Burnaby Transit Centre (BTC), an operations and maintenance facility divided into two campuses, will increase operational capacity after a combined investment of over $44.1 million from the federal government and TransLink. -
Canada signs $733 million bilateral agreement to help British Columbians age with dignity
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health of British Columbia announced a bilateral agreement to invest $733 million over the next five years to help British Columbians age with dignity, closer to home, through improved access to home and community care and long-term care (LTC). -
Governments of Canada and British Columbia to make important health care announcement
The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for British Columbia, will make an important announcement on seniors’ health care. -
Government of Canada to announce affordable child care spaces in British Columbia
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will join the Honourable Mitzi Dean, British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care, to announce that additional child care spaces will move into the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program. -
Canada introduces legislation to recognize the Haida Nation’s inherent rights of governance and self-determination
Today, with the support of the Haida Nation and the Government of British Columbia, the Government Representative in the Senate, Senator Marc Gold, introduced Bill S-16, An Act respecting the recognition of the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Kent Institution
On February 4, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.