Engagement is open until July 9, 2026 On this page: Engagement summary Child care in B.C. has come a long way. Lower fees, more spaces, and a bigger workforce with the newest social program in a generation. Now, the Province is building on this progress to guide the future of child care in B.C. We …
Engagement was open July 3 to July 31, 2025 On this page: Current state WorkBC serves over 100,000 people each year through 102 community-based centres. Through these centres, people access guided, personalized support in-person and virtually. These include: WorkBC also helps employers find skilled workers and build inclusive workplaces. Drivers for change Since the current …
Engagement was open April 19 to May 26, 2023 On this page… Engagement Summary As B.C.’s economy continues to grow over the next decade, we are focused on ensuring our workforce remains balanced and inclusive for people living in our province. The online survey gathered feedback from April 19 to May 26, 2023 to identify …
Engagement was open January 11 to February 11, 2022 Engagement Summary The Province continues to advance workplace health and safety and would like to hear from British Columbians about a proposal to establish new workplace requirements related to asbestos. Asbestos-related diseases are the leading cause of workplace deaths in BC, accounting for 33% of all …
Engagement was open Sep 27 to Nov 5, 2021 Engagement Summary Students and parents/caregivers need to receive regular, clear communication about student learning throughout the school year. To ensure this information is provided from Kindergarten to Grade 12, B.C. is replacing three policies with one unified K-12 Student Reporting Policy. Feedback on the proposed changes …
Engagement was open May 4 to June 20, 2022 Engagement Summary Prior to permanent changes to the regulation that came into effect on January 21, 2023, there was an 18-month temporary Minister’s Order (PDF, 732KB). The order was created to protect wildlife from unintended effects of SGAR use by banning or restricting their access. The minister’s …
Engagement was open April 12 to May 18, 2021 Engagement Summary Families with students currently learning in or waitlisted for French Immersion programs were asked to provide their experiences and ideas. Results Read the What We Heard Report. Related engagements
Engagement was open March 7 to April 22, 2022 Engagement Summary The Ministry of Education and Child Care is creating an Indigenous-focused graduation requirement. This requirement is part of the Province’s commitment to truth, reconciliation and anti-racism. The new Indigenous education graduation requirement is proposed to take effect in the 2023/24 school year. There will …
Engagement was open December 2, 2021 to March 17, 2022 Engagement Summary B.C. is advancing its Childcare BC Plan and wanted to hear from a broad range of child care partners, including: This was an opportunity for early learning and child care partners to provide feedback on a range of topics, including: Results For up …
Engagement was open June 11 to September 17, 2021 Engagement Summary The Province sought feedback from the public and Indigenous communities on how to support trade workers and employers during the implementation of skilled trade certification. We heard from apprentices, trades workers, small and large employers, unions, and Indigenous partners. We also heard from people …
