Need for Consultation: Bill 24 Agricultural Land Reserve

WHEREAS the provincial government has, without consultation with stakeholders, the public or with local governments proposed to create two zones for the Agricultural Land Reserve ALR in the province of BC; AND WHEREAS not all affected regions wish to see the requirements of the Agricultural Land Reserve weakened in Zone 2; AND WHEREAS substantial agricultural activity has historically taken place and is currently being practiced outside of Zone 1: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government undertake consultation with stakeholders, the public, local governments, the Union of BC Municipalities, and affected parties, on the proposed two-zone approach to the ALR; and that Bill 24 not be brought into force until such consultation is complete and that the results of the consultation be made public.