Legislation
Legislation that works for British Columbians
Making life better for people means making our laws work better for people. Strong laws are key to protecting our environment, making life fairer for families, and making sure that our economy works for everyone. We’re working every day to make our province a better place to live, work, and raise a family by making life more affordable, improving the services people count on, and creating good jobs in every part of the province.
Spring 2026 session
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Ensuring safe access to places of worship
If passed, the Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act would establish protections to help people safely access and gather in peace at places of worship, such as mosques, temples, gurdwaras, synagogues and churches.
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Keeping schools safe and free from disruptions
The Safe Access to Schools Act creates clearly defined access zones around schools where harmful or disruptive behaviour is prohibited. Extending these protections will help keep learning environments focused on what matters most: education.
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Improving complaint process for employers and workers
New amendments to Employment Standards Act and (ESA) and Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act (TFWPA) will improve the complaint process and help shorten wait times at the Employment Standards Branch (ESB).
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Strengthening health and safety in supportive housing
The Province is making amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act to improve health and safety in supportive housing and ensure that the rights of tenants continue to be protected.
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Quicker, streamlined processes improve the FOI applicant experience
Amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act improve the experience of people using the Freedom of Information system and improve digital service delivery for people and businesses through Connected Services BC.
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Streamlining government’s response to organized crime
The Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act will improve fairness, clarity, and efficiency of civil forfeiture in B.C. and support the pursuit of illegally acquired criminal assets.
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Strengthening international education oversight
The Act sets clear legal requirements institutions must meet to host international students. It will give government stronger tools to inspect designated institutions and take enforcement action when they are not meeting requirements, helping maintain B.C.’s reputation for high-quality international education. It will also prohibit non-designated institutions from advertising, enrolling, or delivering programs that require a federal study permit, protecting international students from bad actors.
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Enabling online renewals/replacements of driver’s licences, IDs
Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act will enable ICBC to renew or replace driver’s licences, BC Identification (BCID), and photo BC Service Cards online, saving people time and helping reduce waiting time for other in-person appointments.
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Reinforcing B.C.’s leadership in interprovincial trade
By reducing interprovincial trade barriers, the proposed Bill would make it easier for businesses to sell their products and services across Canada. This approach not only attracts investment into the province, but also highlights B.C.’s leadership in improving trade within Canada.