British Columbian Legislation

This makes the K'ómoks Treaty law and gives the First Nation ownership and local rule over its lands. It changes farming, forestry, and shoreline rules for people and businesses there.

Allows the government to pay for public services and approved projects during the year. It does not create new taxes or change program rules.

Gives government new power to share your data across online service platforms. Makes more records public and changes how people ask for information.

Requires heavy commercial vehicles to have front dash cameras that record while driving. Owners or lessees must install and follow privacy rules for storing and sharing footage.

Doctors and pharmacists could use listed drugs only if distributors sign risk agreements with the health minister. This may delay access to vaccines, SSRIs, harm-reduction medicines, and gender care.

Makes February each year Chinese Heritage Month. People may see more events or school activities, but the law creates no new rights, duties, or major costs.

Requires notice to people affected before Crown land is sold or leased, and an annual public report listing land deals and related money.

Government can hire contractors to log public forests without giving them the timber. Annual online maps will show where sales or contract logging are planned next year.

Government can keep more documents secret in court reviews. New fee powers, wider evidence rules, and ticket changes may raise costs and speed enforcement for businesses and people.

The province will call November 'Veterans and First Responders Month.' It is symbolic and adds no new benefits, duties, or funding.

People under 40 would pay half their provincial income tax. Public services could face deep cuts to meet a required 50% spending cut within five years.

Allows small farms to process more locally grown products and run short farm tourism stays. Farms must keep records and meet local rules.

Renters will take new disputes to provincial court instead of the tenancy board, and rental rules will be set later by government regulation.

People badly hurt in crashes get more time and relaxed amputation rules to qualify for larger insurance supports. Applies to injuries on or after May 1, 2021.

Makes complaint handling faster, adds required resolution meetings, and requires deposits to appeal money orders. It affects workers, employers, and appeals.

Supportive housing will get special tenancy rules and faster action when weapons are involved. Operators can limit access and staff entry, and the tenancy branch can approve or change orders.

Keeps current safe access rules for school entrances in place longer by extending the law's end date. No new duties, penalties, or daily changes.

Places of worship can post signs to create a zone protecting entry and worship. Within the zone you cannot block, intimidate, or pressure people, and police may arrest for breaches.

Creates staged technical and leadership talks and a neutral dispute process for Indigenous participation in project reviews. The Environmental Assessment Office must publish summaries, and U.S. tribes are excluded.

Adds sales tax to many professional services and creates a new investment tax credit. Starts a monthly disability supplement and pauses some income tax inflation adjustments.

Drivers may apply, renew, or replace licences online and get electronic temporary licences. You must update your email with ICBC and ICBC can request proof of eligibility.

The law tightens rules for seized property claims and lets courts forfeit property if owners miss deadlines. It also lets officials share some records and delay telling affected people.

Government will create a health screening plan for firefighters. It pushes early cancer checks, regular physical and mental health tests, and public reports.

Ends provincial tax on empty or under-used homes after a set date. Past years' filings, audits, and payments still apply.