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New B.C. legislation to speed up public and private projects, says minister

On May 1, 2025, B.C. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma introduced the Infrastructure Projects Act in Victoria, aiming to accelerate the approval and delivery of significant public and private infrastructure initiatives.
The legislation responds to the government of Premier David Eby's promise after last year's election to accelerate permitting amid economic concerns and external trade pressures.
The act authorizes cabinet to identify key provincial projects for accelerated planning, procurement, and implementation, regardless of whether they originate from government agencies, Indigenous groups, municipal bodies, or private entities.
Ma stated that the legislation aims to eliminate duplication without lowering standards by implementing alternative environmental reviews and more efficient processes, while continuing to uphold the government’s responsibilities to Indigenous communities as outlined in their recognized rights.
If passed, the act could boost B.C.'s economy by accelerating resource, school, and hospital projects needed to support population growth and community priorities.

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