Résumé de l’exercice On trouve en Colombie-Britannique plus de 300 000 citoyens parlant français et 40 associations et organismes francophones qui représentent activement la culture francophone et la langue française dans la province. En octobre 2012, le Programme des affaires francophones de la Colombie-Britannique a invité les francophones et les francophiles de toute la province …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Agriculture invited public comment on developing the Agricultural Land Commission’s (ALC) fee structure to support the ALC’s evolution into a more self-sustaining organization. The survey sought comments on four areas that had been identified as possible sources to augment the provincial funding they receive: A review of existing ALC …
Engagement Summary In 2007, the Province launched an Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Strategy and Action Plan (2007 Strategy) which committed to improving higher education and employment outcomes for Aboriginal learners. The Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) conducted an evaluation of the 2007 Strategy in 2011 and worked in collaboration with the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Partners, to …
Engagement Summary Some bodies of water in B.C. were “age restricted” meaning that the only people who can fish there were those under 16 years old, or those with a valid non-tidal Angling Licence showing either B.C. Senior or B.C. Disabled. The previous regulation prevented adults (including parents) from angling with youths under 16 …
Engagement Summary In 2009, the BC Arts Council (BCAC) released its 2009-2013 Strategic Plan which provided the Council’s overarching goals and strategic priorities. As part of the process of developing the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan, BCAC began with consultation meetings with Advisory Committees, followed by an invitation for citizens and stakeholders to complete a short, …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations drafted a land use order to establish more than 23,000 hectares of old growth management areas in Chilliwack Forest District. Old Growth Management Areas (OGMAs) protect the biological diversity of old growth forests. The ministry proposed establish OGMAs in the following landscape units: …
Engagement Summary The outbreak of mountain pine beetle in British Columbia has affected an estimated 18.1 million hectares of forest throughout the province. The effects of the infestation continue to present major challenges to the forest industry and communities in B.C.’s central interior. In light of these challenges, the Special Committee on Timber Supply …
What was this engagement about? The Rocky Creek Energy Project is a proposed 500 megawatt wind farm to be constructed and operated in the Peace Region of British Columbia, near the community of Chetwynd. The Project is anticipated to supply thousands of homes with clean renewable power and boost economic development and employment opportunities in …
Engagement Summary The Lax Kwaxl/Dundas and Melville Islands area has a long history of use by First Nations. The conservancy is associated with Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations (collectively Coast Tsimshian). This conservancy comprises the islands of Zayas, Dundas, Baron, Dunira, and Melville, as well as a large number of associated smaller islands. …
What was this engagement about? Okanagan residents were encouraged to share their views on two Wildlife Management Area proposals for their region at two open houses. The first proposal would add several parcels of land to the existing South Okanagan Wildlife Management Area near the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos. The proposed additions will conserve riparian …
