In keeping with our commitment to openness and transparency, we issue reports to keep British Columbians informed of the progress being made on the Regulatory Reform Initiative.

Fall 2008 [PDF]
Report for the period ending November 30, 2008

March 2008 [PDF]
Report for the period ending March 31, 2008

December 2007 [PDF]
Report for the period ending December 30, 2007

September 2007 [PDF]
Report for the period ending September 30, 2007

August 2007 [PDF]
Report for the period ending June 30, 2007

Highlights: Eliminating overlap and duplications between provincial and federal jurisdictions in emission standards has resulted in business and industry saving time and money. Streamlining and modernizing online processes for citizens applying for interest relief on a BC student loan now benefit with faster decisions that are more secure and reliable. Strengthening licensing requirements for residential builders and owner builders criteria creates a more transparent system to protect the public and raise the level of professionalism in the industry.

May 2007 [PDF]
Report for the period ending March 31, 2007

Highlights: Introduces citizen-centered Regulatory Reform, including InfoBasket Expansion, Petroleum Titles Online, Personal Supports Information Line, Provincial Sales Tax Review, faster approval process for liquor distribution, and Equity and Venture Capital Programs. Additionally, the criminal record check process is now online, the Business Corporations Regulation was streamlined, BC22 Producer Cost of Service (PCOS) form was revised for efficiency, and the Mortgage Brokers Act Form Regulation was streamlined.

February 2007 [PDF]
Report for the period ending December 31, 2006

Highlights: reforms made to liquor licences, permits in the Ministry of Forests and Range, gas sales contracts, AirCare Program, vehicle registration, licence, and insurance, Tunnel Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation, Mineral Tenure Act Regulation. Review committee established for investment funds to strengthen accountability and responsiveness.

November 2006 [PDF]
Report for the period ending September 30, 2006

Highlights: improved building code, debt collection flexibility, greater consistency in vehicle licensing, streamlined tax refund process, improved Securities Commission documents, reviewing regulatory environment in local governments for accountability and efficiency. Improved income assistance and vehicle lease contracts.

August 2006 [PDF]
Report for the period ending June 30, 2006

Highlights: reforms made to oil and gas regulatory framework, access to information, collector vehicle program, education legislation, and health bodies’ handling of personal information. Hybrid vehicles exempted from AirCare testing. Improved oil and gas assessments, royalties and procedures, non-expiring licence decals, commercial transport, BC-Alberta trade, investment and labour mobility, land title and survey authority, securities legislation, on-road vehicle use, and liquor control and licensing.