Honourable Brittny Anderson, British Columbia’s Minister of State for Local Government, as part of a series of local government conversations throughout the interior, recently met with City of Kamloops Council members to share priorities and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between local and provincial governments.

Minister Anderson outlined her role in supporting local governments across the province and emphasized the importance of strong, two-way communication, and partnership.

Council members highlighted key community‑building initiatives in Kamloops, including major infrastructure investments and new recreational and cultural facilities through Build Kamloops, underscoring the significance of recent civic development following decades of limited investment. The conversation included identifying the most appropriate provincial ministries and funding programs to support these priority projects and overall growth, as well as:

• land acquisition processes
• infrastructure funding and growth-related pressures faced by regional hubs such as Kamloops
• the need for sustainable and predictable funding models
• continued advocacy with federal partners 
• alignment on future opportunities related to transportation, housing, and economic development. 

Both parties expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect and reaffirmed their shared commitment to ongoing collaboration in support of Kamloops’ continued growth and livability.