Province funds national initiative for rapid life-saving drug development As part of Look West’s goal to boost B.C.’s life-sciences and biomanufacturing capabilities and economic potential, the Province is enhancing B.C.’s and Canada’s readiness for future pandemics and ability to develop …
Education and Training
The Liberal government is putting politics before students in our province. In B.C. schools, they have broken the law, cut resources and were caught trying to provoke a teachers’ strike. In post-secondary institutions, they have cancelled needs-based student grants, presided over a doubling of tuition, and cut skills training programs. New Democrats passionately believe in the role public education plays in creating a more prosperous and inclusive society for every British Columbian.
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Protecting parents from extra daily child care fees
Guideline updates set minimum 9.5 hours of care before extended-hour fees apply The Province is protecting parents from extra child care fees by requiring providers to offer at least 9.5 hours of care per day before charging for extended hours. “Families …
Province reviews public post-secondary system to ensure long-term sustainability
The Province is launching an independent review to strengthen the public post-secondary education system and ensure it is sustainable and well-positioned to support people in British Columbia and B.C.’s economic growth. “One of the key pillars of the government’s jobs and …
Province invests in trades training to power B.C.’s economic future
British Columbia is boosting skilled-trades training throughout the province so people can secure family-supporting jobs created through major projects. “This is about creating opportunity – giving more British Columbians the chance to train for good jobs with bigger paycheques and …
Applications open, permanent location secured for new SFU medical school
The Simon Fraser University (SFU) school of medicine is accepting applications for its first class of future doctors, marking the launch of the first new medical school in Western Canada in nearly 60 years. Designed specifically to address B.C.’s urgent …
Province to remove barriers, make way for more child care at schools
The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds. “As a parent, I know that finding safe, convenient and affordable child care is a top priority for young …
Tall Timber student residence opens at BCIT
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus …
Construction begins on new schools, additions for Burnaby students
Construction is beginning on new K-12 classrooms at three schools in Burnaby, bringing more than 1,000 new student spaces to meet the needs of the community. “Supporting our schools is one of the most important things we can do for …
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 …
Construction begins on student housing at SFU, more child care on the way
Students, staff and the surrounding community are one step closer to more on-campus supports at Simon Fraser University (SFU) – Burnaby as construction starts on a new student residence and will begin later this year on a new child care facility. “A …