Child Employment
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Labour introduced changes to the Employment Standards Act to ensure that the work children and young people do is age-appropriate and safe for their health and development. Before moving forward with specific rules around child employment, input was collected from parents, guardians, employers, businesses, organizations and youth on their perspectives …
Lake Babine Nation Foundation Agreement
On September 18, 2020, the Province of British Columbia, Lake Babine Nation and the Government of Canada signed the Lake Babine Nation Foundation Agreement. The Foundation Agreement sets out a step-by-step vision for Lake Babine Nation to implement their rights and title, so they can build a strong, stable future for their Nation and their …
Highway 1 – Widening Project
What was this engagement about? The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is proceeding to the next phase of a project to widen the Trans-Canada Highway 1 within the Township of Langley between 216 Street and 264 Street. The project is funded through a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia and …
Rural Meat Production Modernization
Engagement Summary Ranchers and abattoir operators in British Columbia are contributing to improve rural food supply and food security in the province, as part of ongoing government efforts to increase livestock production and processing in rural communities. The policy changes will also increase economic opportunities and strengthen B.C.’s provincial food system. Policy changes shared with …
Addressing Racism in B.C. Health Care
Engagement Summary On June 19, 2020, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix appointed Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead an independent review into allegations of racism in the province’s health care system. The purpose of the review was to inquire into and report on alleged incidents of Indigenous-specific racism in emergency departments in B.C., situated and …
Chinese Canadian Museum
Engagement Summary The Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are working together to have Vancouver’s Chinatown designated a United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site. As part of this, the Province and the City committed to establishing a Chinese Canadian Museum. The Minister of State for Trade George …