Engagement was open until September 30, 2023 On this page: The Anti-Racism Act The Anti-Racism Act (the Act), which became law on May 16, 2024, requires government to create and support an anti-racism strategy that will identify and address racism in public policies, programs and services. In doing this, the aim is to make B.C. …
Virtual townhalls were held in April, 2023 On this page… Engagement Summary Premier David Eby and Finance Minister Katrine Conroy hosted two live telephone townhalls. This was a chance to make your voice heard and share your ideas, all from the comfort and convenience of your home. Related engagements
Engagement was open August 31 to September 30, 2020 Engagement Summary Emergency Management B.C. (EMBC) sought input on modernizing the Emergency Program Act. Proposed additions to the Act included: An Emergency Management Legislation Discussion Paper was made available for public review and feedback. Results Read the What We Heard Report. Findings in this report are …
Engagement was open February 4 to March 19, 2019 Engagement summary The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standard is intended to ensure that cleaner vehicles are more available and competitively priced, making them more affordable and accessible to the average resident and B.C. fleet operator. It is intended to also support the growth of B.C.’s broader …
Engagement was open May 4 to June 20, 2022 Engagement Summary Prior to permanent changes to the regulation that came into effect on January 21, 2023, there was an 18-month temporary Minister’s Order (PDF, 732KB). The order was created to protect wildlife from unintended effects of SGAR use by banning or restricting their access. The minister’s …
Engagement was open Jun 25 to Aug 10, 2021 Engagement Summary This engagement was done in two phases: On November 24, 2021, government decided: as of January 1, 2022, employees covered by the Employment Standards Act are entitled to five paid sick leave days per year. Results Input Received Summary of Support for all options …
Engagement was open April 21 to June 17, 2022 Engagement Summary Government has been strengthening B.C.’s employment laws to better protect young people at work. The general working age has been increased from 12 to 16, and “light work” has been defined for those jobs that can be safely performed by children who are 14 …
Engagement was open Jun 25 to Aug 10, 2021 Engagement Summary B.C. proposed amendments to the Court of Appeal Rules and civil forms. These changes are intended to: The public was asked to review the White Paper for further information before submitting feedback. Results Public consultation on the amendments was held in 2019. The results …
Engagement was open April 6 to May 9, 2022 Engagement Summary “Cannabis consumption space” is a general term that refers to a business, special event, or other establishment providing cannabis for sale and use onsite. Cannabis consumption spaces were not considered at the time of legalization in 2018 because the Province had a limited time-frame …
Engagement was open May 27 to July 15, 2019 Engagement Summary The Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) governs sustainable management of B.C.’s public forest and range resources such as: It covers planning and practices that protect these resources and public safety. It also provides oversight for rights holders. The Province sought feedback on these …
