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Pushback continues on 2 bills, B.C. Greens say they won't support either

On May 14, the B.C. Green Party announced it does not support the progression of Bill 14 and Bill 15 in their current forms.
The Greens oppose Bill 14 because it gives the B.C. Energy Regulator broad power to approve projects deemed 'provincially-significant,' a term they say is vague and undefined.
They criticize the regulator for its poor environmental record and for developing regulatory frameworks and assessments on the fly, which could bypass established environmental processes.
Valeriote expressed concern that the bill gives the NDP government extensive authority to override environmental reviews, municipal governments, and First Nations' control, while acknowledging the importance of speeding up the construction of hospitals, schools, and other infrastructure projects.
The B.C. Greens plan to engage in committee reviews and submit amendments, hoping to prompt Energy Minister Adrian Dix to address their concerns about transparency and public trust.

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