Rural Meat Production Modernization
Engagement Summary Ranchers and abattoir operators in British Columbia are contributing to improve rural food supply and food security in the province, as part of ongoing government efforts to increase livestock production and processing in rural communities. The policy changes will also increase economic opportunities and strengthen B.C.’s provincial food system. Policy changes shared with …
Tenas Coal – Environmental Assessment Decision
What was this engagement about? Telkwa Coal Limited proposed to construct and operate the Tenas Coal project, an open pit coal mine with an estimated production rate of 750,000 tonnes of metallurgical coal per year and an expected lifespan of 25 years. The public was invited to comment on the draft Application Information …
Together for Wildlife Strategy
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has adopted a four-phase engagement process to develop a new and improved wildlife management and habitat conservation strategy for British Columbia. We are currently wrapping up phase 3 of our engagement process. During this phase, we consulted all First Nations in B.C., …
Supporting B.C. Farmers
Engagement Summary Over the past year, government has updated legislation to revitalize the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). These legislative changes aim to further encourage farming and ranching in British Columbia and strengthen the independence of the ALC so it can better fulfill its mandate of encouraging farming and protecting farmland. …
Food Security Task Force
Engagement Summary On July 11, 2019, the Government of British Columbia announced the Food Security Task Force (Task Force) – a commitment identified in the 2019 Speech from the Throne. The Task Force has a mandate to provide recommendations on how to: Apply agri-technologies (“agritech”) to enhance sector productivity, economic competitiveness and sustainability, reduce waste …
Proposal for Changes to the Mines Act
Engagement Summary The Mines Act regulates all mining activities in British Columbia – from early exploration to production, reclamation, closure, and post-closure. Under this Act, mining activities include precious and base metal mines, coal mines, industrial mineral mines (e.g. silica, limestone), rock quarries, sand and gravel operations, and placer mines. The Mines Act is supported …
Moose Winter Tick Surveillance
Engagement Summary The BC Wildlife Health Program was again asking for help assessing the effects of winter ticks on the province’s moose population as part of its annual moose winter tick surveillance program. The program relies on observations from wildlife professionals, wildlife enthusiasts and the public to: Document and map the distribution of winter ticks …
Private Managed Forest Land Program
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 …