Legislation

The Province has introduced amendments to enable a provincewide, mandatory code of conduct for municipal and regional district elected officials. A standard code of conduct and consistent processes for code complaints will strengthen accountability, help prevent prolonged disputes within local governments and reduce legal costs that strain local budgets.

Proposed amendments to the University Endowment Land Act (UEL Act) would enable the enforcement of bylaws with ticketing similar to what is already used by local governments.  

The proposed amendments will provide communities with new tools to lower development cost charges and help get more homes built. B.C. communities will also be ready to access federal funding that supports infrastructure.

Legislative amendments empower BC Timber Sales to improve access to fibre, create more opportunities for loggers and contractors, deepen partnerships with First Nations, and strengthen its stewardship role in B.C.’s forests.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.