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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Moose Hide Campaign Day:

New rules will make it easier for businesses to collect debts for services they provide to repair, store or transport goods.

Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statement in honour of Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People.

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week:

The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Transgender Day of Visibility:

People will see immediate savings through the elimination of the consumer carbon tax in British Columbia.

From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/03/advancing-the-relationship-on-emergency-management-with-the-first-nations-leadership-council-government-of-canada-and-government-of-british-columbia.html

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness Day:

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about the future of the carbon tax in British Columbia:

Premier David Eby has released the following statement marking International Women’s Day:

The provincial government has released Budget 2025: Standing Strong for B.C., a measured plan to protect jobs and the public services people rely on, while preparing British Columbia’s economy to withstand the unpredictable impacts of unjustified tariffs.

Every year, thousands of people in B.C. leave money on the table by not claiming the benefits for which they are eligible.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in honour of the annual Women’s Memorial March:

The impacts of potential U.S. tariffs are adding uncertainty to the global and domestic outlook, but private-sector forecasters indicate British Columbia is well positioned to take on whatever comes next.

As B.C. continues to fight against threatened United States tariffs of 25% on all Canadian imports, the Province has done a preliminary assessment of potential impacts to the B.C. economy of a trade war with the United States.

Whether they rent or own, people in B.C. may be eligible for help with their housing costs in 2025.

Eligible people will get some help with their holiday bills with benefits and credits arriving in the new year.

New actions are being implemented to help more people find affordable homes in the communities where they live and work.