Engagement was open January 30 to October 31, 2023 On this page… Engagement Summary During the past year, BC Parks listened to hundreds of people who helped inform the creation of a more user-friendly, accessible, and inclusive online experience for BC Parks. The new website launched at bcparks.ca on January 30, 2023 and BC Parks …
Engagement was open May 6 to June 19, 2022 Engagement Summary BC Parks is developed a Fire Management Plan for Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area. The purpose of the Fire Management Plan is to action the long-term strategies and to build upon the management directions in the Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area draft …
Engagement was open May 28 to September 28, 2021 Engagement Summary Placer mining is the practice of separating precious minerals from sand or gravel. The Province examined options for a new fee structure and mineral tax system for this industry. A discussion paper put forward ideas for cost-recovery options that are more fair across all …
Engagement was open August 31 to September 30, 2020 Engagement Summary Emergency Management B.C. (EMBC) sought input on modernizing the Emergency Program Act. Proposed additions to the Act included: An Emergency Management Legislation Discussion Paper was made available for public review and feedback. Results Read the What We Heard Report. Findings in this report are …
Engagement was open February to March, 2012 Engagement Summary Volunteers are a vital part of protecting, maintaining, and improving BC Parks. They are engaged with many activities, including: There is now a need for improved coordination and communication with volunteers. This will enhance their experience and ensure BC Parks is able to recruit and retain …
Engagement was open October 19, 2022 to January 29, 2023 Engagement Summary The proposed Order Establishing Land Use Objectives for the Nahmint Landscape Unit (LU), south of Port Alberni, was open for public review and comment. The final version will establish legal old growth management areas (OGMAs). 6,461 forested hectares are proposed for protection in …
Engagement is ongoing Engagement Summary The Environmental Assessment Office (or the EAO for short) is a neutral regulatory agency within the provincial government and conducts environmental assessment to ensure that any potential environmental, economic, social, cultural and health effects that may occur during the lifetime of a major project are thoroughly assessed. The EAO engages …
Engagement is ongoing Engagement Summary PharmaCare is a publicly funded program that helps B.C. residents pay for some prescription drugs, medical devices and pharmacy services. Detailed information about what PharmaCare covers and the different PharmaCare plans is available online. B.C. has a rigorous drug review process for determining whether a product will be eligible for PharmaCare coverage that considers factors such …
Engagement was open August 5 to September 21, 2022 Engagement process Prior to establishing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a provincial statutory holiday on September 30 in British Columbia, government engaged Indigenous Peoples, as well as employers and workers, on their thoughts about how best to observe the day. Read the news release. …
Engagement was open February 24 to March 24, 2021 Engagement Summary The Highway 17 Keating Cross Road “Flyover” Overpass Project will improve traffic safety, efficiency, and help keep local businesses competitive with improved access. The project will replace the northbound left turn onto Keating Cross Road with a “flyover” overpass, eliminating the need to turn …
