Forests
Cariboo residents will now find it even easier to access government services with the official opening of a brand-new FrontCounter BC office in Quesnel.
FrontCounter BC is a single-window service for clients of the natural resource sector. FrontCounter BC was created in 2005 with eight locations, a dedicated call centre and online applications.
This year, FrontCounter BC is expanding to more locations across B.C. Tuesday's opening in Quesnel is a key part of the Province's new, integrated approach to the natural resource sector.
- FrontCounter BC, 322 Johnston Ave, Quesnel.
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"The FrontCounter BC staff are specifically trained and knowledgeable in authorizations required by natural resource clients for mining, forestry, agriculture, water and land. Clients can think of the staff at the counter as their direct link to B.C.'s natural resource ministries and agencies."
Quick Facts:
- FrontCounter BC offers more than 130 natural resource-related permits and authorizations at each location.
- FrontCounter BC provides services on behalf of 16 additional partner agencies.
- Since Jan. 1, 2005, over 38,000 authorizations have been processed.
- The FrontCounter BC call centre handles more than 21,400 inquiries annually.
- In 2010, FrontCounter BC ranked third nationally in client satisfaction for all government services.
Watch this short video on FrontCounter BC (youtube.com) .
Learn More:
Contact:
Cheekwan Ho
Media Relations
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
250 356-5261
