The Province of British Columbia, through an Order in Council has enacted amendments to the Small Business Venture Capital Regulation, B.C. Reg. 390/98, under the authority of sections 29.1 and 37 of the Small Business
The amendment to the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Regulation, B.C. Reg. 268/2023, introduces significant updates to assist in compliance and clarify the roles and responsibilities of platform service providers in British Columbia. The regulation makes a
The Lieutenant Governor has ordered amendments to the Designated Policing and Law Enforcement Units Complaints Regulation, B.C. Reg. 230/2022. These amendments update and clarify various provisions related to complaints policies, definitions, and procedural rules governing
The British Columbia Utilities Commission has issued a regulation under the authority of section 45(4) of the Utilities Commission Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473. This regulation pertains specifically to the upgrade and expansion of two
The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia has enacted official order 164/2025 which takes effect on May 1, 2025. This order makes several significant legislative changes, particularly concerning the Police Amendment Act, 2024. The order contains
The Mineral Land Reserve (New Prosperity) Regulation, issued by the Chief Gold Commissioner of the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals, establishes a mineral land reserve over a designated area in British Columbia. This reserve
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has introduced the Hydrogen Facility Regulation to oversee the establishment and operation of hydrogen facilities. This regulation outlines various requirements, procedures, and compliance measures to ensure safety, environmental protection, and
The Employment Standards Regulation, B.C. Reg. 396/95, has been amended to reflect changes in various wage rates and ensure that these rates are adjusted annually moving forward. The primary objective of these amendments is to
The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, S.B.C. 2023, c. 32, introduced a framework for regulating short-term rental accommodations in the province. The provisions cover various aspects, including definitions, registration requirements, platform service provider regulations, and enforcement
The regulatory framework established by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) concerning the business conduct of derivatives firms specifically addressing National Instrument 93-101, titled “Derivatives: Business Conduct,” is grounded in the Securities Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,
