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B.C. postponing changes to heritage act to increase consultation, says minister
The B.C. government cites extensive public feedback and stakeholder concerns about permitting delays and heritage protection in pausing Heritage Conservation Act reforms.
- On Jan 19, 2026, the Government of British Columbia paused planned amendments to the Heritage Conservation Act, delaying the spring 2026 introduction for more consultation, Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said.
- The reform process, spanning several years, included extended submission deadlines to Nov. 14, 2025, and Ministry of Forests staff reviewed hundreds of pages of feedback over the winter break, prompting more engagement.
- Draft changes sought to give First Nations a legislated say over heritage laws and involved jurisdictional agreements, with over 64,000 protected sites including heritage sites pre‑dating 1846.
- Cori Ramsay said proposed changes lacked balance and did contain risks for homeowners, while Parmar suggested a fall return, with more consultation.
- Amid recent court rulings, Premier David Eby commits to amending DRIPA after conflicts with mineral rights were found, while provincial appeals and stays, including the Cowichan Tribes case, create legal and economic uncertainty in B.C.
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B.C. postponing changes to heritage act to step up consultation, says minister
The government was planning to bring forward changes to the Heritage Conservation Act this spring, but Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said the legislation requires more engagement because of its importance.
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B.C. postponing changes to heritage act to increase consultation, says minister
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the B.C. government is postponing changes to the law that governs the designation and protection of heritage sites, because it needs more time to consult with First Nations, industry and other groups.
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