As part of their work, parliamentary committees may hold a public consultation to seek input from British Columbians. This could include opportunities to provide a written or video submission, present to the committee, or complete a survey.
Submissions
Written input or submissions can be provided online, by email, or regular mail; committees may also accept video submissions. All input must be accompanied by a name and contact information, and organization information (if applicable). Some committees may provide guiding questions or templates to assist those interested in providing input.
Presentations
Parliamentary committees may hold meetings, sometimes referred to as "public hearings," to receive presentations by individuals and organizations. Meetings may be held in person at the Parliament Buildings, in communities throughout the province, or via video/teleconference. Meeting locations, presentation format and timing, and selection of presenters are determined by each committee. These meetings are public and audiocast live, and are recorded and transcribed by Hansard Services.
Surveys
Parliamentary committees may ask for input through a survey. Surveys are usually made available online through a committee's website.
Please see our Privacy Policy for further information regarding input provided to committees.
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Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles Report
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles released its report on May 9, 2024. The report includes 34 recommendations to ensure effective regulation that works for drivers, companies, and passengers, and improve service provision. This includes improving accessibility for persons with disabilities and services in small, rural and remote communities as well as enhancing data collection to support evidence-based decision-making.
To support its work, the Committee received briefings and held a public consultation, hearing from 66 participants.
Read the media release for more information.
Carbon Sequestration and Related Technology in British Columbia's Agricultural Sector
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Select Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fish and Food released its report titled Carbon Sequestration and Related Technology in British Columbia’s Agricultural Sector on April 11, 2024. The report includes 12 recommendations to promote the adoption of practices and technologies that sequester carbon, reduce barriers to government programs, and streamline data collection.
In the course of its work, the Committee received briefings and held a public consultation, hearing from 32 participants.
Read the media release for more information.
Report on the Budget 2024 Consultation
The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released its Report on the Budget 2024 Consultation on August 3, 2023. The Budget 2024 Consultation was held between May 25 and June 16, 2023. The Committee heard 373 presentations and received 387 submissions. Committee Members thank everyone who took the time to participate.
Read the Media Release for more information.
Report on the Review of the Representative for Children and Youth Act
Wednesday, April 26, 2023The Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth released its report on the review of the Representative for Children and Youth Act on April 26, 2023.
To inform its review, the Committee held a public consultation between April and November 2022 where it received written submissions, heard presentations, and conducted an online survey. Committee Members extend their appreciation to everyone who took the time to share their perspectives. Read the media release for more information.
Report on the drug toxicity and overdose crisis
Tuesday, November 1, 2022The Select Standing Committee on Health released its report titled Closing Gaps, Reducing Barriers; Expanding the response to the toxic drug and overdose crisis on November 1, 2022.
In the course of its work, the Committee received briefings from federal and provincial government ministries and agencies, health authorities, and other experts. The Committee also held public hearings and invited written input to ensure all British Columbians had the opportunity to participate. In total, the Committee heard from 118 presenters and received 881 written submissions.
Committee Members extend their appreciation to everyone who took the time to provide input. Read the Media Release for more information.
Report on the Budget 2023 Consultation
Thursday, August 11, 2022The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released its Report on the Budget 2023 Consultation on August 11, 2022. The Budget 2023 Consultation was held between May 30 and June 24, 2022. The Committee heard 306 presentations and received 372 written, audio and video submissions in addition to 861 responses to the online survey. Committee Members thank everyone who took the time to participate.
Read the Media Release for more information.
Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Wednesday, June 8, 2022The Special Committee released its report FIPPA for the Future on June 8, 2022. The Committee heard from 97 individuals and organizations, and makes 34 recommendations to improve and modernize access to information and privacy rules in British Columbia’s public sector.
The Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in this process. Read the Media Release for more information.