Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology Factsheets

FACTSHEET: B.C. Post-secondary education

This school year, more than 440,000 students are expected to enrol in at least one course at British Columbia's 25 public post-secondary institutions - taking classes at one of 130 campuses, satellite or learning centres across the province. read more

Friday, April 12, 2013 10:15 AM

FACTSHEET: B.C.'s post secondary budget

The B.C. government currently provides $1.9 billion annually to public post secondary institutions to support their operations. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 3:42 PM

FACTSHEET: Supporting skills training opportunities

In 2012, as part of the BC Skills and Training Plan, government invested $17 million to upgrade skills training equipment at public post-secondary institutions and put the latest tools in the hands of B.C. students. read more

Monday, April 1, 2013 3:24 PM

FACTSHEET: Research, Innovation and Technology in British Columbia

British Columbia is a recognized leader in research, and for developing and growing innovative technology companies, and is a destination for technology investment. read more

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 3:31 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C. investing in tech sector, growing jobs using innovation

It is often said that governments don't create jobs - that is the role of the private sector. But governments can indeed support innovators and B.C.'s burgeoning technology sector is a prime example. read more

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 9:39 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Training Up for B.C.'s New Media Sector

On the second day of Premier Christy Clark's second Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea, and the Philippines she will be meeting with a Tokyo-based company called DeNA. read more

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:00 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: British Columbia celebrates Asian Heritage Month

The month of May is Asian Heritage Month, and I'm pleased to celebrate the contributions of Asian-Canadians to shaping our province and making it what it is today. read more

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 1:34 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL B.C.'s future in skills and trades - what will yours be?

From a welder working at an industrial manufacturing plant to a craftsperson who has perfected a new wood design, British Columbia's future is fuelled by the talent, experience and hard work of skilled individuals throughout the province. read more

Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:00 AM

Black History Month proclamation

View a copy of the Black History Month proclamation: HERE... read more

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:26 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Taxpayers actively support B.C. students

Post-secondary education is one of the most important investments that students, their families and taxpayers can make. On this Student Day of Action, it's important to recognize how active taxpayers are in supporting B.C. students' success. read more

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 3:22 PM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Multiculturalism Week

Multiculturalism Week... read more

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 3:29 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: International students bring value to B.C. communities and campuses

This week, B.C. joins countries around the world in celebrating International Education Week. B.C. has taken important new steps to build on our long standing overseas relationships and generate new ones. read more

Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:00 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Multiculturalism Week shows B.C.'s many true colours

Celebrate B.C.'s diversity during Multiculturalism Week. read more

Thursday, November 10, 2011 5:00 PM