Organizational Changes in Energy Resource Management

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On July 17, 2023, the government of British Columbia enacted B.C. Reg. 187/2023, aimed at streamlining energy resource management and enhancing environmental oversight. Following an Order in Council approved by the Lieutenant Governor and based

Changing Ecological Reserve Regulations

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On July 18, 2023, British Columbia enacted changes to its ecological reserve regulations through B.C. Reg. 196/2023, under the Ecological Reserve Act. This regulation repeals several older regulations, including the Ecological Reserve Regulations from 1975

Distinguishing Avoidable vs. Unavoidable Reversal Events

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On July 7, 2023, British Columbia implemented regulatory changes through B.C. Reg. 169/2023 under the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2023, and the Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act. These amendments refine the measurement, reporting,

Class A and Class B Demand-Side Energy Measures

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On June 28, 2023, the government of British Columbia introduced amendments to the Demand-Side Measures Regulation (B.C. Reg. 326/2008) under the Utilities Commission Act. These changes are aimed at improving the energy efficiency programs and

Changes in B.C.’s Adoption Financial Assistance

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On June 26, 2023, the Government of British Columbia introduced B.C. Reg. 160/2023, amending existing regulations under the Adoption Act. These changes primarily focus on financial assistance for applicants involved in the adoption process. One

Indigenous Governance in Oil and Gas Regulation

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On June 16, 2023, British Columbia implemented B.C. Reg. 146/2023, a regulatory framework under the Oil and Gas Activities Act designed to enforce the Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement. This regulation is based on

Transforming Drug Schedules for Better Patient Care

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On June 19, 2023, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia enacted amendments to the Drug Schedules Regulation, known as B.C. Reg. 9/98, under the authority of the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act. These

Safeguarding Whistleblowers

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British Columbia implemented amendments to the Public Interest Disclosure Act through B.C. Reg. 131/2023. This regulation modifies the existing rules governing public interest disclosures. One key change involves the Government Body Designation Regulation (B.C. Reg.

Tax Regulations Affect Online Marketplaces and Carbon Tax

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On May 23, 2023, British Columbia enacted regulatory changes under B.C. Reg. 128/2023. These changes involve updates to the Carbon Tax Regulation and the Provincial Sales Tax Regulation, as well as amendments to the Provincial