Engagement Summary The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be replacing the four-way stop at the junction of Highways 93 and 95 in Radium Hot Springs with a roundabout to improve safety and traffic flow. The intersection experiences heavy congestion with long back-ups, causing lengthy delays during peak travel periods. Replacing the intersection with a …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (the ministry) conducted a review of the Private Managed Forest Land (PMFL) Program. The review was one of several policy reforms announced as part of the Coast Forest Sector Revitalization Initiative. The review examined how well the PMFL Program is meeting its …
Engagement Summary The BC Hydro Standing Offer Program (SOP) has been indefinitely suspended. The SOP was launched in 2008 to provide independent power producers an opportunity to develop small-scale renewable energy projects. However, BC Hydro has a surplus supply of electricity which is expected to continue into the 2030s. The surplus means there is no …
What was this engagement about? On July 17, 2019, the Government of British Columbia announced that a two-person panel had been appointed to lead an Old Growth Strategic Review and provide a report to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Garry Merkel, a professional forester, natural resource expert, and member …
Engagement Summary The Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) ecosystem is a high priority for protection in British Columbia for a variety of reasons. This ecosystem is home to 29 endangered plant communities. Additionally, the southern part of Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands contain eighty per cent of the CDF ecosystem in the world. There are …
Engagement Summary Recreation and tourism growth in the Sea to Sky region has been accelerating since the improvement of the Sea to Sky Highway and the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The Sea to Sky Highway has over 3 million travellers per year, with most visitors seeking a nature-based recreation experience. This increase in tourism is …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invited the public to a workshop to provide input on potential long-term safety improvements for Highway 97 through Lake Country. The study area extended from Duck Lake to Lodge Road in Lake Country, and focused on the Glenmore/Beaver Lake Road intersection. The workshop used a World Café …
Engagement Summary On March 8, 2018, the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health launched an inquiry into the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC). The inquiry was conducted by Mr. Harry Cayton of the Professional Standards Authority in the United Kingdom. An Inquiry into the Performance of the College of Dental Surgeons of …
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 …
