Improving Investor Access to Essential Documents

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On March 25, 2024, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced regulatory amendments through B.C. Reg. 70/2024, which will take effect on April 16, 2024. These amendments pertain to four significant National Instruments (NIs) related

Stewardship Standards in Forestry Operations

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On March 11, 2024, British Columbia’s Lieutenant Governor approved B.C. Reg. 57/2024 under the Forest and Range Practices Act, the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, and the Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 2021. It

Replacing BOD5 with CBOD5 in Wastewater Treatment

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On March 6, 2024, British Columbia’s Lieutenant Governor enacted amendments to the Municipal Wastewater Regulation, B.C. Reg. 87/2012, through B.C. Reg. 50/2024, based on the recommendation of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

Regulatory Expansion in Emerging Energy Sectors

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B.C. Reg. 38/2024, deposited on March 4, 2024, introduces amendments to the Fee, Levy, and Security Regulation (B.C. Reg. 8/2014) under the newly updated Energy Resource Activities Act. These changes, ordered by the Board of

College of Complementary Health Professionals

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The British Columbia (B.C.) Regulation 31/2024, enacted under the Health Professions Act [section 25.03(1)], introduces amendments to the regulations governing chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists. The amendments impact

Enforcing Greater Green Compliance

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On February 16, 2024, the British Columbia government enacted B.C. Reg. 24/2024 under several environmental acts, including the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2023, the Carbon Tax Act, and the Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control

School Tax Remissions

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B.C. Reg. 10/2024 under the Financial Administration Act [section 19], introduces the Additional School Tax (Musqueam Block F Lands) Remission Regulation. The regulation aims to remit additional school taxes levied on specific parcels of land

Exemptions for Supportive Housing Rental Units

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B.C. Reg. 3/2024, deposited on January 18, 2024, introduces important amendments to the Residential Tenancy Regulation (B.C. Reg. 477/2003) under the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA). Approved by Order in Council 17/2024. These changes primarily focus

Enforcing Water Sustainability

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The Administrative Penalties (Water Sustainability Act) Regulation, introduced as B.C. Reg. 1/2024 under the Water Sustainability Act, was enacted following an order in council approved by the Executive Council on January 12, 2024. The regulation