Legislation

Proposed amendments to the Hydro and Power Authority Act would expedite construction of the North Coast Transmission Line in partnership with First Nations, advancing economic growth and reconciliation.

Proposed amendments to the Utilities Commission Act would ensure electricity is available for sectors that produce jobs, generate public revenues, and have the greatest opportunity to decarbonize, including mining, upstream natural gas, LNG, and manufacturing, while enabling a process for emerging sectors like data centres, AI, and hydrogen to grow in a manner that results in the greatest benefit to British Columbians and our economy.

The proposed amendments would remove barriers to the development of small-scale multi-unit housing by clarifying where this type of housing must be allowed, and expand the kinds of provincial site standards that can be regulated, such as amount of buildable area on a lot, housing forms (like triplexes or rowhomes) and parking requirements. 

Proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (STRAA) would also improving clarity for existing or prospective short-term rental (STR) hosts, offer new tools to further deter people from breaking STR rules, and make all sections of the Act available to Modern Treaty Nations, so that First Nations can apply the STRAA on their lands through a coordination agreement.

The Province is proposing legislative amendments in response to local governments and First Nations wanting to make it easier to work together and better protect confidential and culturally sensitive information. The amendments to the Community Charter and Vancouver Charter would allow local governments to hold closed meetings when discussing culturally sensitive and confidential information shared by First Nations, and require meetings to be closed during negotiations with First Nations or other local governments.

Amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA), the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and the Motor Dealer Act (MDA) will provide B.C. consumers with stronger tools to protect against credit-related fraud and to support confident financial decision-making. 

The vaping product damages and health care costs recovery act would enable the provincial government to take legal action to protect public health and ensure accountability from wrongdoers whose products are associated with vaping-related disease and injury.

The new Statutes Act and updated Regulations Act make online versions of laws official for legal use. People will now be able to use digital copies in court and other legal settings. The legislation improves access, clarity, and public confidence in justice.

The School Amendment Act, enables boards of education to provide child care on school grounds to children of all ages and during non-school days like pro-d days and seasonal breaks.

The proposed legislation will set clear timelines for payment on construction projects and create a quick, fair process to resolve disputes. This means workers can count on regular paycheques, small and family-run businesses will have more financial stability, and communities will benefit from projects that stay on track.

The Act will increase accountability and transparency in annual reports, reduce barriers for people when making formal allegations of sexual violence and help support institutions to develop policies that are guided by a trauma-informed approach.

The Intimate Images Protection Statutes Amendment Act will allow an increase in the compensation people can seek when their intimate images are shared without their consent. The Act will also provide better privacy protections for victims as they navigate the justice process.