What was this engagement about? On March 28, 2019, Cheslatta Carrier Nation and the provincial government signed a Settlement Agreement to address the historic impacts of the Kenney Dam and Nechako Reservoir on the Cheslatta people. The Settlement Agreement, along with a forward looking Interim Reconciliation Agreement, will support Cheslatta’s social and economic well-being and …
Between April and July 2020, British Columbians were able to join MLAs and health authority representatives to answer COVID-19 questions at various townhalls on several topics. If you missed the townhalls, you can still watch them on the Province of B.C.’s YouTube channel or using the links to the specific regions and topics below. Engagement …
Engagement Summary The ministry is conducting a planning study to investigate and identify the future transportation needs of Highway 97 between Lodge Road and Duck Lake in Lake Country. The study will recommend a long-term infrastructure strategy to improve safety and traffic flow along this segment of Highway 97. Special consideration will be given to …
What was this engagement about? The B.C.-wide population health survey gathered valuable information about how COVID-19 impacted the health and well-being of the people of B.C. The survey asked questions about: whether you’ve experienced COVID-19-related illness, actions you’ve taken to prevent COVID-19, the challenges you have faced during this pandemic and your overall wellbeing. At …
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 …
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 …
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., …
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 …
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 …
