About the Act
Building infrastructure faster
The Infrastructure Projects Act (Act) is a new law to support faster delivery of major infrastructure projects in B.C. You can read more about the Act in our news release.
This law gives the province new tools to:
- Deliver essential services faster by reducing delays in how projects are approved
- Make the permitting approval process quicker to get to decisions faster
- Help the economy grow during uncertain times by streamlining critical infrastructure projects
These changes will not lower the quality of project reviews or change safety rules. They will still follow all rules for protecting the environment and working with First Nations.
Projects that could qualify include:
- Hospitals and cancer centres
- Long-term care homes
- Schools and post-secondary facilities
- Student housing
- Other provincially significant infrastructure
Get involved
The Ministry of Infrastructure wants to hear your thoughts on how to make the new law work best. Starting in summer 2025, the ministry will will engage with:
- First Nations
- Local governments
- Key partners and interest holders
- The general public
As part of this engagement, the ministry is seeking feedback on:
- What counts as a Provincially Significant project
- How a Qualified Professional Reliance Model could help speed up approvals
- Ways to make environmental assessment reviews faster for important projects
Share your thoughts on these topics.