We previously reported on the proposed Bill 15:
Infrastructure Projects Act, here, aimed to expedite the construction of
infrastructure projects in BC deemed provincially significant,
including hospitals, schools, housing, and resource developments in
BC.
Over the last few weeks, the Bill faced mounting criticism from
local governments, First Nations, opposition MLAs, and
environmental organizations in response to the Bill, including
concerns with respect to potential risks if the proposed law was
passed (such as pushing through projects without proper
consultation or adequate oversight).
Since we reported on the Bill, it moved through Second Reading,
into the committee, and reached a third and final vote on May 28,
2025, with the BC Conservatives, Greens and three Independent MLAs
voting against the Bill. Speaker Raj Chouhan cast the tiebreaking
vote in favour, allowing the Bill to narrowly pass third reading in
the legislature with a 47-46 vote. The Bill is
