Engagement was open August 28 to November 14, 2025 On this page: What is the Heritage Conservation Act update about? The Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) encourages and enables the protection and conservation of sites with historical, cultural and/or archaeological value in B.C. These sites hold physical evidence of how and where people lived. Many of …
Phase 1 was open July 26 to September 9, 2022 Phase 2 was open January 11 to April 30, 2024 On this page… Engagement Summary Going through a divorce or separation is a difficult time for everyone involved. The justice system should be there to help – not make it harder. B.C. is making changes …
Engagement was open May 31 to December 31, 2024 On this page: Vision A place for community to come together in British Columbia. We will continue to work with local Filipino Canadian organizations and communities in B.C., and all British Columbians, on a vision for a centre that is led by, supports, and responds to …
Engagement was open July 3 to July 31, 2025 On this page: Current state WorkBC serves over 100,000 people each year through 102 community-based centres. Through these centres, people access guided, personalized support in-person and virtually. These include: WorkBC also helps employers find skilled workers and build inclusive workplaces. Drivers for change Since the current …
Engagement was open May 31 to July 31, 2024 On this page: Engagement summary The Accessible B.C. Act establishes the legal authority for the Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC) to develop accessibility standards in a range of areas. A standard is a set of rules or guidelines. Accessibility standards aim to provide guidance about best practices for accessibility, …
Engagement was open January 4 to February 9, 2024 On this page: Engagement summary The Province collected feedback to improve the Emergency Supports Services (ESS) program that provides basic support (shelter, food, transportation, clothing, incidentals) to people impacted by disasters. The ESS program is funded by the provincial government and administered by Indigenous governing bodies …
Engagement was open May 27 to July 2, 2024 On this page: Engagement summary A long-term residential lease – sometimes also known as a 99-year lease or a leasehold unit – is a form of home ownership where, through a private contract, a person purchases from the owners of a building the right to occupy …
Engagement was open July 17 to September 18, 2024 On this page: Background In the Ministry of Children and Family Development, when a child or youth comes into care, a Care Plan is developed with and for them. The Care Plan is intended to help identify goals and needs and keeps track of important actions …
Engagement was open July 5 to September 6, 2024 On this page: A new service for vulnerable youth Some youth require a voluntary service that meets their immediate needs for shelter, crisis intervention, and safety while working to access additional supports when they are ready. The ministry is developing Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) services to …
Engagement is ongoing On this page: Engagement summary B.C. is committed to reducing the number of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children in B.C.’s child welfare system and supporting First Nations in resuming their jurisdiction over child and family services. The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan commits the Ministry of …
