Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat News Archive»

Premier Clark meets with Chinese Vice Premier: Premier Christy Clark met with His Excellency Mr. Wang Qishan, Vice Premier of the State Council of China, and a delegation of senior ranking Chinese officials to strengthen ties and continue to improve cultural and trade relations between B.C. and China. read more; Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, February 16, 2012 10:45 AM
WA, B.C. focus on jobs, border and emergency preparedness: Premier Christy Clark and Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire announced that Washington State and British Columbia have concluded a series of agreements to strengthen their cross-border partnerships, attract investment and create new jobs. read more; Economy Friday, February 10, 2012 1:15 PM
Nominations accepted for 2012 OBC honour: Nominations for the province's highest recognition of excellence and lifetime achievement - the Order of British Columbia for 2012 - are now being accepted. read more; Friday, January 20, 2012 6:00 AM
Premiers Appoint Working Group on Fiscal Arrangements: Mindful of both the uncertainty in the global economy and the economic value of Canada’s health systems, Canada’s Premiers committed to working together on fiscal arrangements to find solutions that will work for the benefit of all Canadians - in all provinces and territories. read more; Economy Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:29 AM
Over 120 companies take part in BC jobs and trade mission: Two hundred and fifty representatives from more than 120 companies and organizations representing sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, seafood, transportation and education will participate in the upcoming Province-led jobs and trade mission to China and India, announced Premier Christy Clark. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Thursday, October 27, 2011 2:45 PM
2011 Order of British Columbia: Fourteen British Columbians who have contributed to the province in extraordinary ways are awarded the Order of British Columbia. read more; Tuesday, October 4, 2011 2:14 PM
Premier Clark welcomes Governor General to B.C.: Premier Christy Clark announced that Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit British Columbia Sept. 26 to 28, 2011. read more; Families Friday, September 23, 2011 3:00 PM
Fourteen to receive 2011 Order of British Columbia: Fourteen British Columbians who have contributed to the province in extraordinary ways will be awarded the Order of British Columbia. read more; Friday, September 2, 2011 2:13 PM
Premiers meet for final day of Council of the Federation: Premiers released a strategy entitled Canada in the Global Economy. They also announced that, within 12 months, Premiers will pursue a joint Council of the Federation mission to Asia with the federal government to advance an ambitious international trade agenda for Canada. read more; Friday, July 22, 2011 2:55 PM
Premiers Release Strategy on the Global Economy; Plan trade mission to Asia: Premiers released a strategy entitled Canada in the Global Economy. They also announced that, within 12 months, Premiers will pursue a joint Council of the Federation mission to Asia with the federal government to advance an ambitious international trade agenda for Canada. read more; Friday, July 22, 2011 12:19 PM
Premiers Focus on Families: Premiers lent their collective voice to emphasize the importance of families in the decisions their governments make and discussed how to address some of the many challenges Canadian families face. Premiers released a backgrounder showcasing some initiatives launched in their jurisdictions to promote wellness and stronger families. read more; Thursday, July 21, 2011 1:30 PM
Canada's Premiers meet in Vancouver with the National Aboriginal Organization: Premier Christy Clark along with many of Canada's Premiers met with five National Aboriginal Organization leaders as part of the Council of the Federation meeting. read more; Wednesday, July 20, 2011 1:48 PM
Premiers kick off the Council of the Federation summer meeting: The Council of the Federation Vancouver 2011 kicks off during the RBC Canadian Open at the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. read more; Economy Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:51 PM
John Les to lead B.C. delegation to Pacific Northwest summit: John Les, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, announced he will lead a British Columbia delegation to the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit in Portland, Oregon July 19-22. read more; Economy Families Tuesday, July 19, 2011 10:00 AM
Premier Christy Clark holds international meetings: Premier Christy Clark today had a successful meeting with Her Excellency Miriam Ziv, Ambassador of Israel to Canada, in which... read more; Economy Multiculturalism Friday, June 17, 2011 4:13 PM
Premier, Governor discuss actions to support economy: Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark met for the first time and engaged in a productive discussion about how the state and province could work together to support job growth and forge even closer cross-border ties. read more; Economy Environment Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:20 PM
New West Partnership success spurs further co-operation: The premiers of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan are working to create new opportunities through the year-old New West Partnership agreement between the three western provinces, including collaborative health care purchasing that could save the provinces millions of taxpayer dollars. read more; Economy Families Health Wednesday, April 20, 2011 5:00 PM
B.C., Korea ties benefit economy, communities: British Columbia Premier Christy Clark further strengthened B.C. - Korea trade and cultural relations, declaring today "Gyeonggi Day in B.C." as she met with Provincial Governor KIM Moon-Soo during his first official visit to British Columbia. read more; Economy Multiculturalism Monday, April 18, 2011 10:30 AM
Francophone Day highlights community legacy: (Aussi disponsible en franÃ§ais)VICTORIA - A popular section of historical James Bay in Victoria and the local francophone family that... read more; Families Multiculturalism Thursday, March 17, 2011 9:35 AM
Premier Christy Clark announces cabinet: VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark today announced a new, smaller cabinet focused on putting families first, creating jobs and changing... read more; Economy Education Environment Families Health Multiculturalism Monday, March 14, 2011 2:15 PM