Infrastructure Projects Act

implementation feedback

The Ministry of Infrastructure has launched an engagement portal to collect feedback on the implementation of the Infrastructure Projects Act. The deadline for feedback on the topic of ‘Provincially Significant Projects’ is September 30. Feedback on the ‘Qualified Professional Reliance Model’ and the ‘Expediated Environmental Assessment Process’ will occur in the fall/winter of 2025/2026. 

UBCM has expressed concern with the extraordinary powers the Infrastructure Projects Act provides to the Province to override local regulations, including Official Community Plans and zoning bylaw amendments. UBCM president Trish Mandewo had asked the province to withdraw the legislation to allow time for proper consultation and the clear identification of a problem statement. The legislation was passed into law during the spring legislative session.