Engagement Summary The Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources’ mandate letter included a commitment to establish a BC Mining Jobs Task Force (Task Force) to create and sustain good jobs in this important industry. In February 2018 the Task Force was established. The Task Force’s mandate was to work with the mining industry, workers …
Engagement Summary The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) sought input on draft priority actions from a broad range of perspectives to help update Columbia Region Action Plans. Action Plans guide FWCP investments in fish and wildlife projects, and are referenced annually by regional Boards to track progress toward implementation, set annual priorities, and guide …
Engagement Summary The public was invited to comment on proposed changes to 19 fishing regulations for the 2019-2021 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis. Based on regional requirements and conditions, the intent of these regulation adjustments is to meet management objectives for native and invasive fish species, while maintaining sustainable angling opportunities for recreational fishers. Engagement Timeframe December …
Engagement Summary Following a fatality in Richmond and several serious injuries at B.C. trampoline parks in 2017, Technical Safety BC heard calls from local health authorities, parents and municipal governments for trampoline parks to be regulated to protect public safety. In response, Technical Safety BC undertook a comprehensive review of the trampoline park industry. Based …
Engagement Summary Feedback was gathered on the improvements proposed for the Highway 14 corridor between the Veterans Memorial Parkway in Langford, west through the communities of Sooke and Jordan River, and all the way to Port Renfrew. Engagement Timeframe June 19 to July 15, 2018 Input Received An open house was held on …
Engagement Summary A new website was created to better support how you learn about and comment on Crown Land applications in B.C. While the website was already launched, the content and functionality continued to evolve, based on your feedback and experiences. Engagement Timeframe October 15, 2018 to January 21, 2019 Input Received This engagement received …
Engagement Summary This engagement was an opportunity for British Columbians to share their concerns about money laundering in the B.C. real estate market, and to offer recommendations to B.C.’s Expert Panel on Money Laundering. The Expert Panel was tasked with reviewing the real estate sector and looking at how money is laundered through gaps in …
Engagement Summary The Province of British Columbia is developing an active transportation strategy to increase the number of British Columbians who chose active transportation to get around. We want to ensure that the Strategy reflects the needs and priorities of British Columbians of all ages, genders, abilities, socioeconomic levels and geographies. To support this, we …
Engagement Summary In April 2018, high water levels from the spring freshet caused Narcosli Creek to erode five sections of the West Fraser Road, on the west side of the Fraser River, approximately 17 kilometres south of Quesnel. About 200 vehicles per day normally use West Fraser Road, which accesses First Nations communities, ranches, …
Engagement Summary British Columbia has a rich variety of fossils. They are the footprints of our history and a geological record of our past. Fossils are an important heritage resource with significant scientific and educational value. We want to ensure our history lives on into our future. The province sought input to designate an official …
