Share your input on new provincial disaster financial assistance regulations
British Columbians are invited to provide input to help shape and improve new emergency-management regulations.
Public engagement is open until Dec. 31, 2023, to gather input on the development of two new regulations under the recently introduced emergency and disaster management act.
Individuals, communities and small businesses are invited to share written feedback or take part in virtual workshops in November.
Participate in the public engagement
Virtual Workshops for Businesses
Wednesday, November 1, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, November 10, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, November 17, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Background
A post-emergency financial-assistance regulation will replace the existing Compensation and Disaster Financial Assistance Regulation. The Province is also seeking feedback on new regulations to supplement and complete provisions under the new legislation for local authorities.
The emergency and disaster management act, introduced on Oct. 3, 2023, incorporates lessons learned from recent emergencies and reflects modern risks and realities, including climate change. The legislation adheres to the United Nations’ best practices for disaster-risk reduction and incorporates all four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
