B.C. supported people through high costs and climate emergencies, and ended the fiscal year 2024-25 with a deficit lower than expected. “While our work to improve our fiscal position is underway, it is clear that, despite challenging economic conditions, this …
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Adult literacy programs strengthen B.C.’s workforce, communities
More communities in B.C. will have access to free adult literacy programs to improve basic writing, reading, math and digital skills, which will unlock new opportunities for people and help build a stronger, more resilient workforce. The Province invests $3.4 …
Expanded, streamlined HPV vaccine program protects more people against cancers
The Province is broadening access to the free, publicly funded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and simplifying the immunization schedule, ensuring more people in B.C. have the protection they need against HPV-related cancers. “The HPV vaccine is a powerful tool to …
B.C. boosts clean-energy supply, drives economic growth
BC Hydro has launched a new call for power for 2025 to secure new sources of affordable, clean or renewable electricity that will support British Columbia’s expanding economy and create thousands of skilled jobs. “B.C. will be the economic engine …
More heat pump rebates on the way; now open for renters, condo owners
More British Columbians will benefit from a heat pump this summer with the B.C. government’s launch of a new program to reduce energy use, lower energy bills and improve comfort for income-qualified apartment renters and condo owners. The Better Homes …
More support for builders will unlock more new homes in Metro Vancouver
Government has made regulatory changes that protect homebuilders’ projects from increases in Metro Vancouver Regional District development cost charges, freeing up hundreds of millions of dollars in capital to invest in additional new homes. Eligible projects now will be protected from increases to development …
Faster, cheaper power connections planned for new homes, businesses
In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout the province. The changes, which took effect Saturday, July 5, 2025, are designed to streamline the …
Province boosts tax credit for game developers
Video game and virtual reality (VR) developers will soon benefit from an increased tax credit for the interactive digital media industry in B.C. “Video games are big business in our province, supporting thousands of jobs,” said Premier David Eby. “We want …
Western Canada’s first menopause clinic supports more people in B.C.
Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex Menopause Clinic, a first of its kind in Western Canada. “Women and gender-diverse people face unique …
Province launches program to fund IVF, support families
People on the path to parenthood now have more supports as the Province launches its first-ever, publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, making IVF care more affordable and accessible for hopeful parents throughout British Columbia.“For people needing to access IVF …