Publishing Date
Emergency Management BC (EMBC) recently announced a revised timeline that will see new emergency management legislation introduced in spring 2023. The Province intends to use the additional time to, among other things, complete work on the co-development of legislation with Indigenous representatives.
The EMBC-UBCM Flood and Wildfire Advisory Committee (FWAC) continues to meet and discuss key issues as part of the legislative development process. The primary issue for local governments remains the need for long-term funding and support to undertake new costs and responsibilities associated with a new Act.
Additional information may be found on the EMBC info hub.