Engagement was open July 18 to October 11, 2019 Engagement Summary The B.C. government asked British Columbians for their ideas on how to create or change current policies (including legislation and regulation), and advance partnerships to support a vibrant, diverse forest sector for B.C.’s Interior. This engagement was conducted through an online survey, written proposals …
Engagement was open February 7, 2019 to March 6, 2019 Engagement Summary The B.C. government is working with local First Nations, local government and other interested parties to prepare for an update to the Fort St. John LRMP. The LRMP is a set of strategic policies governing the management of Crown land and resources within …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
