Call to Action

BC Nature Stance on Bill M216 — Professional Reliance Act

BC Nature stands in strong opposition to Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act.

This legislation would remove municipal environmental oversight, privatize regulatory responsibility, and allow environmental assessments to be approved based on the judgment of one hired consultant, without independent or local review. Such a framework places ecosystems at immediate risk. Wetlands, salmon streams, riparian corridors, shorelines, and old-growth-connected habitats could be approved for development even when environmental concerns have not been fully assessed.  READ MORE