US EditionB.C. NDP government narrowly passes controversial bills to fast-track projects
- British Columbia's legislature passed Bill 15, an infrastructure act that fast-tracks major projects, on May 28, 2025, in Victoria by a 47-46 vote.
- The bill responded to American tariffs and faced opposition for giving the cabinet broad power to designate provincially significant projects without full consultation.
- All New Democrats supported the bill, while Conservatives, Greens, and Independents opposed it due to concerns about undermining environmental standards and First Nations consultation.
- Speaker Raj Chouhan cast the deciding vote Wednesday evening to break the tie, enabling the bill to pass its final reading and complete the government's spring agenda.
- The passage triggered widespread criticism from Indigenous groups and municipal leaders, prompting Premier David Eby's government to pledge broader consultation when drafting regulations to implement the law.
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B.C. NDP ex-minister urges Eby to walk back 'astounding and disheartening' Bill 15
Former British Columbia minister Melanie Mark is accusing Premier David Eby and his cabinet of "turning their backs" on First Nations, local governments and environmentalists by passing controversial bills to fast-track infrastructure projects.
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Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie
VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening.
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