Today marks an important step forward for crane operators in B.C. We're expanding Skilled Trades Certification to tower and mobile crane operators, recognizing their expertise, strengthening safety standards and helping build the skilled workforce our province needs. #LookWestBC #SkilledTrades
Lisa Beare
@lisabeare.bsky.social
MLA for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows & Minister of Education & Childcare http://linktr.ee/lisabeare
Child care is essential to economic growth – and to B.C. having the skilled workforce it needs to build critical infrastructure. Today’s new prosperity agreement reflects this priority, because we know that affordable child care is life changing for families across the province.
We’ve just signed a landmark, multi-billion-dollar agreement with the federal government that sets BC on a generational path to prosperity. For too long, British Columbia hasn’t received our fair share. But today, that is changing.
Funding school food programs is another way we’re helping parents save money! 🍎🥪📚 Through B.C’s Feeding Futures fund and the National School Food Program, we're helping parents save money on groceries while making sure kids are fed at school.
We want to hear from you on the future of ChildCareBC! The ChildCareBC Engagement Survey gives providers, early childhood educators, and families the chance to have their say on future of child care in BC. For more info, check out: engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb...
The Future of Child Care in B.C. - govTogetherBC
Engagement is open until July 9, 2026 On this page: Engagement summary Organization submissions open Take the survey Survey is open until July 9 at 4 pm PT Overview Dates: May 28 to July 9, 2026 Who: ...
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🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Pride celebrations uplift and honour the progress achieved by the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and are a time to reaffirm that hate and discrimination have no place in our province. #pride2026
Your voice matters: help us plan for the future of ChildCareBC. Tell us how child care could work better by completing the survey at the link below by July 9. Have your say at gov.bc.ca/ChildCareSurvey
We want to hear from you on the future of ChildCareBC! Today we launched the ChildCareBC Engagement Survey to give providers, early childhood educators, and families the chance to have their say on future of child care in BC. For more information, check out: gov.bc.ca/ChildCareSurvey
Nothing makes a schoolyard feel more alive than the sound of kids playing. 🛝💙 I’m so excited that Blueridge Elementary is receiving $200,000 in Provincial funding for a new accessible playground, the latest investment in safer, more inclusive play spaces for kids here in North Vancouver.
Nearly 900 new child care spaces have opened in 17 communities across BC so far this year, with another 12,000 in development. Provincial funding is now available to help school districts create child care on school grounds where suitable space is available. News.gov.bc.ca/33737
Busy mornings & afternoons are easier with child care close to home. 🚧 We’re creating a new program to help school districts create before & after school care in existing spaces, meaning more spots, less stress, and stronger communities across #BC https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECC0018-000529
There’s some very exciting business happening across B.C. right now… and yes, it involves monkey bars, swings, and a lot of future games of tag. 🛝🎉 We’re investing in 25 new accessible school playgrounds across the province so more kids can play, explore, imagine, and grow together.
More kids will have access to child care right where they already are thanks to new provincial funding for before-and after-school care on school grounds! 🎉 @jodiewickens.bsky.social
Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate child care providers for the vital role they play in supporting thousands of children and families across our province. #childcarebc #childcaremonth #childcare #bcpoli
This Emergency Preparedness Week I encourage everyone in BC to take action to prepare themselves and their families. The best time to prevent the worst of an emergency is before one happens. Taking small steps today can have a large impact tomorrow. 👉 news.gov.bc.ca/33701
Minister’s statement on Emergency Preparedness Week
Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement during Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026):
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Happy Child Care Month BC! 🎉 I’d like to recognize and thank the incredibly hardworking people who are at the heart of our child care system, and celebrate the important role child care plays in our lives, our communities, and our economy. #childcarebc #childcaremonth
The Legislature felt a bit more like home last week! I love when students from Coquitlam visit Victoria. On Friday, Mr. Seah and the Pinetree Secondary Band 🎶came to perform outside the Legislature. I was grateful to be able to say hi and answer some questions about what life is like as a Minister.
Moody Elementary is now open in #PortMoody!🏗️ This seismic replacement and expansion brings safer classrooms, more student spaces, and on site child care, making pick-ups & drop-offs easier for families & helping kids thrive every day. https://news.gov.bc.ca/33653
This evening, Jewish people around the world will light candles and remember those murdered in the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah calls on everyone to remember and reflect. We honour the six million people killed by the Nazis in a systematic attempt to annihilate Jewish people. (1/10)
What an amazing way to wrap #educationweek, hearing firsthand from students in the Early Childhood Educator Dual Credit Program at @langaracollege.bsky.social that are getting a head start on their careers! @vsb39.bsky.social Thank you for such a meaningful student-led discussion! #proudtolearn 🎓📚
From shovel in the ground to students in class in just over a year.⏱️ The new addition at Aspen Park Elementary in #Comox is already open, creating more space and a comfortable place to learn so students and families can benefit sooner 📚 @lisabeare.bsky.social https://news.gov.bc.ca/33578
Honoured to be at the Nanaimo - Ladysmith Schools Foundation donors event. As a former scholarship recipient, I’ve seen what happens when a community invests in young people. The return isn’t measured in dollars, it’s measured in lives changed, futures built, and stronger communities. #Nanaimo
A great way to celebrate #educationweek 🎓! A big thanks to @bcsta.bsky.social for your welcome - and to everyone in attendance for your ongoing commitment to lifting up the next generation! I am excited about what we will continue to build together in B.C.! ✏️📚
🎓 Day two of AGM was opened by the Honourable @lisabeare.bsky.social, Minister of Education and Child Care. Thank you, Minister Beare, for your meaningful welcoming remarks and for your continued partnership and support of boards of education across British Columbia. #Bced #Bcpoli
More space, more opportunities for #Ladysmith learners 💛🏫 A seismic replacement at Ladysmith Intermediate and a 250 seat expansion at Ladysmith Primary will support families in the region for years to come. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0024-000382
Big news for Grandview Heights! 🏗️✨ A new 500 seat addition will bring more classrooms, science labs and specialty learning spaces to support #Surrey students. @lisabeare.bsky.social https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0023-000379
Our kids deserve the best in this province. That’s why we’re building and upgrading schools across BC. In the Okanagan alone, we’ve built seats for 4400 students. We’re going to continue our work so that kids in BC have a high quality place to learn.
#EducationWeek! 📚✨ Today and everyday, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers who are at the heart of our thriving education system. 🍎 To every teacher: Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and care. Our schools are stronger because of you. 💙 #BCEd
🎉 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)
🎉 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)
Happy Easter! For Christians, today is the holiest day on the calendar, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ. People of all walks of life are coming together with friends and family to eat good food with good company. And of course, with lots of chocolate eggs for the kids.
Recently visited Hopcott Farms in Pitt Meadows, a multi-generational family operation. From cranberry fields to the butcher shop, it’s a great opportunity to shop local. When we #BuyBC, we get fresh products, support our neighbours and strengthen our local economy.
Today, we celebrate the achievements of transgender, Two-Spirit and non-binary people. Today is also a reminder that not everyone is free to live their lives safely. Many still face hate and discrimination, and struggle to access the life-saving health care and supports. (1/3)