| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Today the Government of Canada celebrated a significant milestone in the expansion and enhancement of the Sunset Community Centre. Seniors in South Vancouver will now have increased access to programs that foster social connections with the opening of the new centre.
On May 11, 2026, an inmate from Joyceville Institution’s Assessment unit, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. The individual’s name has been anonymized in accordance with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of victims.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), highlighted 16 projects across British Columbia. These projects represent a $272 million investment to plant over 95 million trees, helping to protect nature and biodiversity in Canada by restoring critical habitats for species at risk and wildfire-affected areas, as well as supporting Indigenous-led reforestation efforts through tree planting.
On May 12, 2026, Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State for Nature, highlighted 16 projects across British Columbia. These projects represent an investment over $272 million through the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program to plant more than 95 million trees that will help protect nature and biodiversity in the province by restoring critical habitats for species at risk and wildfire affected areas and by supporting Indigenous-led reforestation efforts through tree planting. All projects were approved with funding prior to the Budget 2025 announcement to wind down the 2BT program.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The global market and trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a changing world, the Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger, more resilient economy. This requires coordinated action from governments to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and help workers adapt.
Steveston, British Columbia – The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined by Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, will be in Richmond, British Columbia to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Steveston Small Craft Harbour.