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Jessie Sunner

@jessieksunner.bsky.social

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BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and MLA for Surrey-Newton. Human rights lawyer, trade unionist, community advocate.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today, I was sworn in as B.C.’s Minister of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills. It’s the privilege of a lifetime to take on this responsibility.

I look forward to working with students, educators, institutions, and communities across B.C. to build a stronger future together. 🧡

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 3h

I spoke with CKNW about the new legislation I introduced this week: the Sexual Violence Policy Act.

This legislation is about making BC’s post-secondary campuses safer for all and strengthening student consultation, increasing transparency, and ensuring policies are survivor-centred.

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 16h

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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Nina Krieger @ninakrieger.bsky.social · 15h

Seven people have now been charged in connection with the ongoing crackdown on extortion-related crimes - a major step forward in these investigations.

These charges send a message: those targeting families and businesses with violence and intimidation will face consequences.

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 1d

👷‍♂️🏗👷‍♀️ 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 · 1d

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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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 2d

Today, I introduced the Sexual Violence Policy Act, strengthening how B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions prevent and respond to sexual violence.

We’re taking action to build safer campuses where everyone feels supported and protected.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Nina Krieger @ninakrieger.bsky.social · 6d

At RCMP Headquarters in Surrey today for a briefing from the BC Extortion Task Force. This integrated team operates under a unified RCMP-led command to strengthen coordination and expand cross-jurisdictional reach across B.C.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 5d

Exciting news for UVIC! Over 500 new student beds designed for upper-year & grad students who face real challenges finding housing near campus. This investment means more students can live where they learn, stay connected to supports, and focus on what matters: their education.

Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 5d

🎓🏗️ More student housing is coming to @uvic.ca! Over 500 new on-campus beds are approved for upper-year and grad students. This progress gives more students the chance to call UVic home while easing pressure on the local rental market. news.gov.bc.ca/32860

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 7d

As British Columbians we love our coast and will always protect it.

The North Coast Tanker Ban also secures billions in shovel-ready projects.

We won’t let this proposal, with no backer and no money, threaten real jobs for BC’s families.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 8d

Today, on #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation, we reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and their lasting impact on survivors, families, and communities.

We carry the responsibility to learn, listen and act, to advance reconciliation and build a more just B.C. #EveryChildMatters 🧡

Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 9d

BIG DAY for Surrey students: the first provincially funded student housing is coming to Kwantlen Polytechnic University! Over 350 beds and a 161-seat dining hall will give students safe, affordable housing with more time to focus on their studies and less on their commute. @garrybeggbc.bsky.social

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 9d

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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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · 9d

Great to visit Surrey Memorial Hospital today & view the progress on key upgrades coming to #Surrey to improve patient care.

Construction is in progress on a new renal facility that will add 21 beds. Thank you @fraserhealth.ca
for your continued commitment to strengthen services.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 12d

What a busy and productive week at UBCM!

Great to connect with delegates from across B.C. on challenges and priorities in post-secondary education and immigration. I look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen opportunities for students, workers and families.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 19d

Welcome home, NIC students!

Today we celebrate the opening of tul’al’txw Student Housing at North Island College - 217 beds, including family suites and accessible units.

More than student housing, this is reconciliation, sustainability, and a home where students can connect, grow, and learn.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 21d

This week, I joined Stz’uminus First Nation to celebrate a milestone in Indigenous education. B.C. is investing $5.4M in First Nations-led, community-based teacher education, building local capacity and ensuring students can see themselves reflected in their learning.

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Nina Krieger @ninakrieger.bsky.social · 21d

1/ Criminals are targeting families and businesses in B.C. with intimidation and violence. This is extortion. No one should have to live under that kind of fear. 🧵

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 21d

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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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · 21d

Announcing a new clinical trials unit @ Mount St. Joseph Hospital w/ @providencehealthcare.org & @healthresearchbc.bsky.social
This investment means better health outcomes for B.C. patients. At a time when science is sidelined south of the border, we're proud to invest in our life sciences research.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 22d

I recently visited @goufv.bsky.social and toured CHASI, where cutting-edge research and community collaboration are driving solutions to real-life challenges.

UFV’s commitment to inclusive education, innovation, and engagement is shaping future leaders and driving economic growth across BC.

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Ravi Parmar @rparmarbc.bsky.social · 22d

Post-secondary education here at home, right in our community.

This announcement means so much for Langford. The grand opening of the Royal Roads John Horgan Campus is the start of a new chapter for all of us.

I am so proud to see this project come to life.

#Langford #bcpoli

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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · 27d

Meet Dr. Saad Khan and Samantha Khan. They moved from the UK to BC after spotting a BC health recruitment ad. They're not alone. This year:
• 660 new int'l trained docs registered to practise in BC, as of Jul 31
• 2,950 US healthcare professionals have expressed interest in working in BC since March

An image of a man and woman on a paddle board, paddling, and wearing life vests. Text that reads: "Headline: 'Breath of fresh air:' UK couple documents move to BC after seeing doctor recruitment ad. Vancouver Sun - Sept 8, 2025."

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 26d

Our government is expanding access to primary care by adding 65 new Nurse Practitioner training seats at UBC, UNBC, and UVIC.

With new seats now available throughout BC, students can train closer to home and serve their communities.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 29d

Today’s BC Building Trades roundtable and visit to the Pattullo Bridge project highlighted how skilled trades are building BC’s future - delivering vital infrastructure families and businesses rely on, creating good jobs, supporting apprentices and young workers, and strengthening communities.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · Sep 8

Always a pleasure visiting the Surrey Neighbourhood House, this time for their summer picnic!

This space is a community hub, offering services like meals, showers, digital literacy, and a food bank to those in need, while creating a welcoming space for everyone, young and old. 🧡

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