Premier John Horgan announces the creation of the Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship that will co-manage lands and waters with First Nations and ensure the effects of economic activity are aligned with environmental objectives. The Ministry consolidates provincial ocean management programs and is responsible for the development of the Coastal Marine Strategy. In December 2022, the name of the ministry is changed to the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship with Nathan Cullen appointed as Minister.