Jodie Wickens
@jbtwickens
MLA for Coquitlam Burke Mountain & Minister of Children and Family Development
I stand on the shoulders of intrepid pioneers who came before us to build a vibrant and caring community. Happy Filipino Heritage Month! Mabuhay!
British Columbia is stepping up to address property crime and street disorder. Today, we’re launching the Community Safety & Targeted Enforcement Program (C-STEP) - a $5 million initiative to support police with new tools, tech & strategic partnerships.
BC and Manitoba are knocking down trade barriers so our goods can flow back and forth with ease, while ensuring our workers are protected. @WabKinew (1/2)
Our tech and gaming industry is growing and some of the best games in the world are developed right here in B.C. 🎮 🕹️ #DYK this industry employs more than 20,000 people in B.C. and adds more than $1 billion to the province’s GDP every year? That is why, we are supporting this…

Today I met with my provincial and territorial counterparts to work on removing internal trade barriers in Canada. We're making it easier for our businesses to sell nationwide. Working together as #TeamCanada to deliver results for all Canadians🍁 #StrongerBC
Youth and young people with care experience deserve the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge without barriers, financial burden or worry. Thank you @youthincare for compiling a great list of post-secondary supports to help former youth in care in B.C. shape their future.…

This week we’re celebrating everything that makes our country the place we love to call home. Canada is great – not because we’re perfect, but because we always want to do better. We are strong, proud, free – & we’re going to keep it that way. Have a happy Canada Day week 🇨🇦
Know before you go! Travel safe this summer by looking ahead and getting important updates while on the road. 🚗 DriveBC.ca for road info ⚠️ EmergencyInfoBC.ca for emergency info ☀️ Weather.gc.ca for weather alerts 🔥 BC Wildfire Service for…

As the U.S. moves inward, we're moving B.C. forward - to stay smart and competitive with: ✅ Clean Power ✅ Good Jobs ✅ A Growing Economy Let’s seize the moment and put all our advantages to work for the benefit of everyone in B.C.
Bowinn Ma is an incredible community leader, who I am proud to work with every day. No matter who you are, or what you do for a living, you have a right to safety at work. My thoughts are with @BowinnMa, her staff and the community affected by this incident.
BC is making it easier to do business! We're launching a comprehensive review to #CutRedTape, streamline processes and create a more business-friendly environment. Your input will help us modernize regulations & build BC as Canada's economic engine. 1/2 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025J…
We sent coffee and tea to health care workers in Seattle so we could share the many benefits of working in our beautiful province. It’s a win-win situation – when more talented professionals join our health care system, patients benefit from compassionate, evidence-based care.
Joined Minister Begg to announce $6M for the SITE program to help police crack down on repeat violent offenders. Since May 2023, SITE has supported 129 operations, over 5,400 investigations, and 2,676 charges. We’re investing in real solutions that keep communities safe.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community. It’s encouraging to see progress fighting violent crime in Vancouver and we know there's much more work to do. ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti…
Had a fantastic tour of the Sawmill Bay Shellfish processing plant on #QuadraIsland. It was great to see firsthand how they transform their harvest into premium products - a great example of how our coastal waters can support sustainable economic growth. Thank you for the warm…
Enjoying a beautiful and scenic quick trip on the Ferry to #QuadraIsland with Lana Popham and @GarryBeggBC to visit a sustainable and innovative BC seafood farms 🌊🐟
Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit the Orca Lelum Wellness Centre with Sheila Malcomson, @G_Anderson1 and Stephanie Higginson. Orca Lelum is an Indigenous-led and founded centre that offers medically monitored withdrawal management, mental health services and live-in…
🏗️ Big things are happening in communities across B.C.! From modular additions to new school sites, we're accelerating how we build schools—so students can learn close to home, in safe and modern spaces. #BCInfrastructure #BCSchools #StrongerBC #K12Education
Do you want to make a positive difference in your community? Interested in a career with the #RCMP? 👮 Then join us on June 12 at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre for a free Recruitment Info Session! Take this opportunity to speak to Mounties, ask questions and gain valuable…