Vapour Products
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Health is proposing amendments to the Public Health Act and new regulations under the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act to address the rise in youth vaping in British Columbia. Citizens were asked to consult the Vapour Products Intentions Paper prior to submitting written feedback to the Ministry. For more …
Highway 14 Corridor Improvements – Phase 2
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting the public to attend an information session and provide feedback regarding proposed Highway 14 corridor improvements located between Connie Road and Glinz Lake Road in Sooke, as well as improvements between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road near French Beach. Ministry staff were available to …
Together for Wildlife Strategy
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has adopted a four-phase engagement process to develop a new and improved wildlife management and habitat conservation strategy for British Columbia. We are currently wrapping up phase 3 of our engagement process. During this phase, we consulted all First Nations in B.C., …
Golden Ears Information Session
Engagement Summary BC Parks held an information session on camping reservations in Golden Ears Park on Friday, November 29. The purpose of the session was to provide the public with information about camping reservations in Golden Ears Park, share the results of a survey BC Parks completed this summer and highlight improvements coming for summer …
Paid Leave for Domestic or Sexual Violence
Engagement Summary We asked for your thoughts on changes to employment standards to support people who need time away from work after facing domestic or sexual violence. This builds on the unpaid, job-protected leave government brought in spring, 2019. Before, workers trying to escape domestic or sexual violence had no job protections under the employment …
Family Court Rules
Engagement Summary The Provincial Court Family Rules (the rules) are used to manage cases and resolve issues within the jurisdiction of the provincial court (parenting arrangements, child support, contact with a child, guardianship of a child and spousal support). The rules also apply to enforcement of child and spousal support under the Family Maintenance Enforcement …
Sea to Sky Visitor Use Management
What was this engagement about? The Province, in partnership with Squamish and Líl̓wat Nations, is working with local government and stakeholder groups to understand the diversity of values, interests, and concerns to guide future recreation management in the Sea to Sky Natural Resource District. Several recreation hotspots have been identified as specific project areas. …
Environmental Assessment Reviewable Projects Regulation
Engagement Summary The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) developed a new Reviewable Projects Regulation (RPR) to replace the current RPR. This regulation sets out the criteria for determining which projects should be reviewable and required to undergo an environmental assessment (EA). EAs are conducted across Canada by provinces, territories and the federal government to assist in …
George Massey Crossing
What was this engagement about? The Ministry of Transportation is working with the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Task Force, Indigenous groups, TransLink, local municipalities, and key stakeholders to develop and evaluate crossing options and is planning for interim improvements as a first phase to help alleviate congestion on Highway 99. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure …