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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 6m

BC unemployment is 6.4%, below national average.

We will continue leveraging B.C.'s strengths to be the economic engine of Canada, moving major projects forward, helping to create good family-supporting jobs and strengthening the province's economy.

👉 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Minister’s statement on September Labour Force Survey results

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for September 2025:

news.gov.bc.ca

Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 6m

We know communities are feeling the impact of global economic uncertainty and big challenges.

Despite these pressures, B.C.'s economy remains resilient. In Sept:

✅Employment up 7,800
✅48,600 jobs gained yr/yr
✅25,000 private sector jobs, leading all provinces

#BCJobs
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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 17h

Vaping rates are rising across BC, and so is nicotine addiction. We've introduced new legislation that allows BC to take legal action against vape companies to recover public health care costs tied to vaping-related harm.

More info: https://news.gov.bc.ca/32880

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 15h

Inspiring morning at CLEAR (Canadians for Leading Edge Alzheimer Research) event learning about the research right here in B.C. that is bringing us closer to effective treatments & breakthroughs in the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia.

Thank you Dr. Amanda Orr for the demo!

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 1d

BC has billions in shovel-ready projects ready to go.

Instead of real jobs for our province, the BC Conservatives are standing up for themselves, infighting and Alberta politics.

We’ll continue to ignore the noise and deliver for this province and country.

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s be clear about what Alberta is proposing:

BC loses billions of dollars of major projects from private investors.

AND Canadian taxpayers are forced to pay billions more because there is no interest from a private company.

That’s not fair. And fairness is a Canadian value.

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 2d

👷‍♂️🏗👷‍♀️ Prompt pay legislation has landed in BC! Prompt pay legislation helps ensure that the work done to build a project is respected. At its foundation, this is about fairness for the construction industry — an industry that has built our province & powered our economy.

news.gov.bc.ca/32867

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 2d

Most parents don’t work 9-3 and may end up scrambling to pick up their kids after school.

We’ve introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow school districts to offer seamless child care before and after school, on school grounds.

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 2d

B.C.'s life sciences and biomanufacturing sector is one of the best in Canada.

We've invested significantly in life sciences initiatives, leveraging federal and private capital to strengthen the sector, create good jobs, and grow our economy.

👉 www.biv.com/magazines/li...

Life Sciences 2025

www.biv.com

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 2d

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel that took 1,200 lives. Among them, Vancouver's Ben Mizrachi. The pain and grief felt by families, communities and across the world is profound.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 3d

Today in the BC Legislature:

#bcpoli

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 7d

BC’s growth is Canada’s growth.

A TeamCanada approach means we can defend Canadian steel producers while ensuring BC has access to fairly priced steel, so we can build our infrastructure, grow the economy, and continue supporting steel workers in B.C.

👉🏽 financialpost.com/news/economy...

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 8d

As B.C. exporters navigate the uncertainty of unjustified U.S. tariffs, we’re making sure they can keep growing and exporting their products and services by becoming CUSMA-compliant.

If you're a B.C. business thinking about exporting to the U.S., apply here for support:
exnav.co/ccasi

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 10d

B.C. remains a top global destination for film & TV with world-class talent and stable production.

We’ll remain focused on protecting B.C.'s motion picture industry and the 70,000+ people it employs.

If Trump wants drama, he should stick to reality TV.

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 10d

Exciting news for @kwantlenu.bsky.social! We've announced the first ever provincially funded student housing project in #Surrey.
🛏️350+ new student beds
🍴160 seat dining hall

Excited to see the project break ground in 2026! https://news.gov.bc.ca/32834

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 11d

The Bishnoi gang has terrorized people in our communities, using violence and extortion.

BC was the first to call on Ottawa to list them as a terrorist entity back in June.

This move gives authorities powers to freeze and seize the gang’s assets and keep our streets safe.

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 12d

People deserve to live in safe communities, and people with complex mental health and addiction issues need dignified care close to home.

At UBCM, we announced that we are working to open more involuntary care beds across BC, with new sites in Prince George and Surrey.

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 13d

Here we go!! Come on Canada!!!🇨🇦

@RugbyCanada #WomensworldcupRugby #CanvsEng

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 13d

We’re investing in the services and infrastructure people rely on to build healthier, safer, and more resilient communities for everyone in the province.

Thank you to all the mayors, councillors, Nations, and directors from across British Columbia who attended #UBCM2025 @ubcm.bsky.social

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 13d

Strong communities are the foundation of a strong B.C. and Canada. As we face global economic challenges and ongoing tariff threats, we must all stand together to defend British Columbians.

Grateful to delegates and community leaders for all the productive conversations at #UBCM

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 16d

As part of our ongoing investments in mass timber, we’ve announced $2 M for four new Mass Timber Demo projects across B.C.

Building in B.C. w/ homegrown wood helps protect #BCJobs, support local economies and strengthen our forestry sector for generations to come.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 16d

B.C. is a global leader in mass timber production, clean construction and forestry innovation.

Proud to welcome builders, engineers, thought leaders and innovators to #Woodrise2025!

We're excited to work with local and global businesses to see more mass timber buildings across B.C. and Canada.
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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 19d

In British Columbia, we value science and innovation.

We’re inviting tech talent, innovators, and scientists to come to B.C. and be part of building the economic engine of Canada’s new economy! 🍁

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 20d

Just wrapped up a productive trip to Ottawa to push for major BC projects.

If Canada wants to build an engine to power thru Trump's trade war & economic headwinds, the answer is:

look west to British Columbia.

That's where we're building a path to prosperity for all Canadians 🍁

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 22d

Just landed in Ottawa and am meeting with Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social. BC has tens of billions dollars worth of projects ready to move forward. My message to the PM - let’s get these projects going and create prosperity for all Canadians.

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