Seeking Input on Bill M 216 ‘Professional Reliance Act’
ASTTBC registrants are included in the list of PGA professionals impacted by this bill.
The Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members' Bills is currently seeking input on Bill M 216, Professional Reliance Act. To provide input, you must sign into your account if you have one already, or create an account, then sign in. Once signed in, you will be asked to respond to a series of questions. The deadline for the input has been extended to 3:00 p.m. (Pacific) on January 6. If you have questions or require support, please contact PMBCommittee@leg.bc.ca or 250-356-2933 or 1-877-428-8337 (toll-free in BC). For more information about the bill, see text of the bill, introduction in the Legislative Assembly, and second reading debate (October 27 and November 17).
“Across British Columbia, local governments, workers and professionals are working hard to build the homes, infrastructures and communities our province needs. However, good projects are delayed because qualified, provincially regulated professionals are required to have their work reviewed multiple times at the local level.
The Professional Reliance Act is a practical solution to this problem. It allows local governments to accept certified work from professionals — engineers, architects and others regulated under the Professional Governance Act — so that projects can move forward faster without sacrificing safety, quality or accountability.
This legislation strengthens local governments by freeing up their staff to focus on planning, community engagement and long-term vision, while reducing duplication and cost. For young people, it means more homes coming to market sooner. For families, it means a better chance to live in the community they love. For local governments, it means more results and more time to serve people.
At its heart, this bill is about using every tool we have to make housing more attainable. This bill is about helping build the future of this province together — faster, smarter and with hope.”
Committee Contact Info:
Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members' Bills
c/o Parliamentary Committees Office
Room 224, Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Canada
Phone: 250-356-2933 (collect) or 1-877-428-8337 (toll-free)
Fax: 250-356-8172
Email: PMBCommittee@leg.bc.ca
