Carbon neutral government
British Columbia has achieved carbon neutrality across the provincial public sector for the sixth consecutive year, helping to lower greenhouse-gas emissions while generating jobs.
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Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Minister responsible for TransLink
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Oceans are vital to the health of the world. For British Columbia, coastal waters are also vital to our culture and our economy. On World Oceans Day, we celebrate those working to protect the waters that are so important to us all.
When the use of B.C.’s natural resources intersects with the protection of our natural environment, British Columbians expect their government to make decisions that are transparent, responsible and, above all, in the public interest.
British Columbia has achieved carbon neutrality across the provincial public sector for the sixth consecutive year, helping to lower greenhouse-gas emissions while generating jobs.
I recently introduced the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Amendment Act, 2018, which will set new interim targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions on the way to reaching our goal of an 80% reduction in GHG levels from 2007.
Earth Day is a time for us to think hard about what kind of world we want to leave for our children and grandchildren.
Permitting and compliance are under the purview of dedicated Ministry of Environment staff who make evidence-based decisions based on best available science.
The polluter-pay principle ensures those who are responsible for spills are also
responsible for cleaning them up and is designed to keep the cost of response off of
taxpayers.
When it comes into force next year, British Columbia's new Water Sustainability Act (WSA) will ensure our water is properly regulated, protected and conserved for future generations.
Invasive zebra and quagga mussels have never been detected in British Columbia's waters and, with the addition of our new strengthened mussel early detection and rapid response program announced earlier this year, we are stepping up co-ordinated efforts to keep the province invasive mussel free.
When it comes into force next year, British Columbia's new Water Sustainability Act (WSA) will ensure our water is properly regulated, protected and conserved for future generations.
Every year in March, many Canadians take the opportunity to observe Canada Water Week (March 17-23) and World Water Day (March 22).
Recently, proposed amendments to the Park Act were introduced in the legislature to provide clarity for certain activities within B.C.'s provincial parks.
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.