The Government of British Columbia has proposed new legislation that, if approved, will speed up permitting and approvals in order to allow major infrastructure projects to be built faster. The legislation would speed up approvals for projects that have been designated as provincially significant. BC states that the act will enable the ministry to work with postsecondary institutions to complete some infrastructure projects on their behalf and ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. “This legislation will allow us to work closer with government on projects that our students need so we can deliver faster and help strengthen our communities,” said University of Northern British Columbia President Geoffrey W Payne.
