BC legal regulator expresses concern over proposed legislation for a single regulator
The LSBC highlighted the need to safeguard lawyer independence from governmental influence
Source: canadianlawyermag.com
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BC must assume dike protection, says Metro committee chair
Delta councillor Dylan Kruger was recently re-appointed as chair Metro Vancouver’s Flood Resilience Committee.
Boundary Bay British Columbia United Kingdom Dylan Kruger Metro Vancouver Flood Resilience Committee Fraser Basin Council
Source: richmond-news.com
BC must assume dike protection, says Metro committee chair - Bowen Island Undercurrent
Delta councillor Dylan Kruger was recently re-appointed as chair Metro Vancouver’s Flood Resilience Committee.
United Kingdom Boundary Bay British Columbia Dylan Kruger Metro Vancouver Flood Resilience Committee Fraser Basin Council
Source: bowenislandundercurrent.com
Why BC's Dikes Are Ticking Time Bombs
An FOI request reveals a lack of government action to address known risks.
Source: thetyee.ca
Dike reports to province showed repair needs for years before 2021 floods: FOI
Under B.C.’s Dike Maintenance Act, oversight and upkeep is up to local authorities
British Columbia Neil Peters Nigel Mcinnis Tamsin Lyle Ben Parfitt Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives
Source: campbellrivermirror.com
B.C. floats $100M to protect provincial watersheds - Salmon Arm Observer
BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau calls the funding a start, but wants to see details
Source: saobserver.net
British Columbia sets higher low carbon fuel targets, reaffirms leadership role to reduce transportation emissions
BC increases 2030 target to 30% reductions by 2030, triples non-compliance penalties, and releases intentions document for consultation on new Act & Regulations
Source: einnews.com
CBA's BC branch supports a single regulator model if changes don't impact lawyers' independence
Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada says BC's proposals 'raise serious concerns' about legal independence
United Kingdom Aleem Bharmal Catherine Morris Ministry Of The Attorney General Law Society Nbc Branch
Source: canadianlawyermag.com
Climate benefits of wood pellet industry not clear cut
As evidence mounts that more and more low-value trees are being harvested in B.C. to feed the growing wood pellet industry, B.C.’s forestry and environment ministers may have some explaining to do.
Source: biv.com