Today I rose in the Legislative Assembly of BC to deliver a statement on Medical Laboratory Week.

Throughout BC, streets will fill with community spirit and colour as Sikh families and friends gather to celebrate Vaisakhi.

Vaisakhi marks the founding of the Khalsa in 1699 – and remains one of the most sacred and joyous days in the Sikh calendar.

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🎉 Happy #EducationWeek! 📚✨.
Join me in celebrating the students, teachers, school and support staff, and trustees who help make B.C.’s education system one of the best in the world. (1/2)

Staying active, connected, and engaged supports healthy aging. Even small daily movement—walking with friends, gardening, strength training, dancing—boosts your body, mind, and mood. Explore simple ways to feel your best at any age at www.HealthLinkBC.ca/living-well

🌿 B.C. communities are showing up for our parks!

Since 2017, over 630,000 park plates have helped fund vital work - from restoring ecosystems to connecting kids with nature.

Together, we’re caring for the places that connect us all. news.gov.bc.ca/33570

North Vancouver's Shipyards to host Canada Soccer's World Cup festivities The event will feature free screenings of all of the World Cup games for up to 5,000 fans on the North Van waterfront.

North Vancouver's Shipyards to host Canada Soccer's World Cup festivities

We've been laser-focused on increasing access to family medicine - and it's having an impact.

We've attached 600,000 British Columbians to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2023.

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The excitement is building for FIFA World Cup 2026!
I recently met the official mascots; Maple™ the Moose (Canada), Zayu™ the Jaguar (Mexico), and Clutch™ the Bald Eagle (USA) will be the ambassadors of fun as they welcome the world to BC!

Together, with our great partners in:
🔸 Invermere
🔹 Fernie
🔸 Fairmont / #RDEK
🔹 Golden
🔸 Canal Flats
🔹 Cranbrook
We’ve taken action to strengthen flood resilience in East Kootenay to better protect people, families, businesses and communities.

Learn more👇
news.gov.bc.ca/33505

These are serious charges against Hon Chan, approved after a full investigation and meeting a high legal threshold. Removing him from caucus is necessary, but not enough. The Conservative Party of BC should have him resign.

Help starts here.

Call or text. Toll free in BC:

1-800-563-0808

I’m so pleased to see that Tumbler Ridge is now a finalist for the Kraft Hockeyville contest. In the days after the tragedy, the local rink became a gathering place for residents to support each other.

Starting April 3rd, vote for Tumbler Ridge to become the next Hockeyville!🏒

Thank you to the Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils - VCAFC for having me speak at their 'Building Bridges' live forum!
Your support and education of long-term care regulations through resident and family engagement is essential to improving the quality of life for our seniors.

It’s devastating to victims and their families when an intimate image is shared without consent.

The sharing of intimate images without consent is wrong and now you could be fined up to $75,000.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33489

#IIPA #intimateimageabuse #onlineharms

🌙 Eid Mubarak!

The crescent moon has been sighted, and Eid will be celebrated on Friday, March 20th.

As Ramadan comes to a close, Muslim communities in B.C. and the world begin a joyful time of celebration. We keep in our thoughts those facing uncertainty, and join in wishing for peace and safety.

B.C. is becoming a top destination for health-care professionals!
One year after launching our U.S. recruitment campaign:
✔️ 400+ professionals hired
✔️ 2,750+ applications received
✔️ 1,300+ registered to practise in B.C.

Read more 👉https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0015-000275

I had the pleasure of visiting the Cousteau, l'école française internationale de Vancouver in North Van.
By offering both the French and British Columbia curriculums, Directrice Cécile Dione and her incredible team have built a close-knit community where students are truly supported to thrive.

Construction began in Summer 2025 and completed in February 2026, one of many examples of how innovative solutions are helping to build schools faster, on budget, support growing communities, and give our students the modern, safe, classrooms they deserve.

This addition was prefabricated, using a mass-timber panelized system, planned, designed, and constructed to the key components of Clean BC. The building was partially electrified and uses energy-efficient lighting and mechanical equipment throughout.

I was proud to attend the opening of the beautiful new addition at Westview Elementary (Ta na wa Ns7éyxnitm tlá Teltíwet) this morning!
We’ve added four new classrooms and 100 new seats to help meet enrolment growth and ensure space for kids closer to home.

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While job losses were recorded across N. America, B.C.'s Feb unemployment held steady:

✅ Unemp. at 6.1% (below Canada's avg)
✅ 2nd highest private sector job growth YoY
✅ Highest avg hourly wage: $38.92/hr (+2.7% YoY)
✅ 2nd highest growth in women's emp.
✅ 2nd highest wages in Canada

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Construction on Surrey’s new hospital is now halfway complete.

Once open, patients will receive faster, high-quality care using leading-edge technology — supporting one of BC’s fastest-growing communities.

I recently met with the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social to discuss awareness and to support the work towards clinical pathways.

They provide support to those who need it, and campaign to make dementia a priority, and fund groundbreaking research. Thank you for all you do!

Wonderful to meet Penelope from BC Family Doctors and chat about improving care for long-term seniors.

Thank you to West Coast LEAF for hosting this get-together to celebrate the leadership, strength, and meaningful contributions of community-minded women!

#internationalwomensday #BCPolitics

Very well said! It's time for all members of the Legislature to make a clear stand in support of human rights in BC.

Venturing into the backcountry? ⛷️

Check the forecast before heading out, plan ahead, carry essential gear, and take a training course to keep yourself and others safe. 🏔️

For outdoor education courses on how to safely enjoy B.C.'s backcountry, visit: bcsara.com/outdoor-education/ @bcsara.com

Big news! 🎉 BC PharmaCare National Pharmacare Plan launches this Sunday, March 1st. Over half a million British Columbians living with diabetes will be supported, as well as approximately 160,000 people with menopausal symptoms.

#BCPharmacare #DiabetesBC #MenopauseMatters #Womenshealth #BCHealth

Join us in celebrating the dedicated work of those who support BC’s seniors! Happy BC Care Provider Day.

The BC government is introducing a new $400 million Strategic Investment Fund to help grow our economy & create good jobs here at home. It will support major projects, attract investment and make sure communities benefit from local opportunities.

#BCpoli #BCgov #BCndp
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Statement on the bravery of the Iranian people YouTube video by Graham Assels

Today in the Legislature I spoke about the extraordinary bravery of the Iranian people as they stand up for their dignity and their right to peaceful protest.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDvG...