Efficient Resource Permitting

Whereas land-use uncertainty, cumulative effects policies, and lengthy permitting timelines delay resource projects, discourage investment, and limit economic opportunities for communities across British Columbia; And whereas an efficient and predictable permitting process is necessary to support responsible resource development while ensuring certainty for communities and industry: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the provincial government to streamline land-use and permitting processes by ensuring timely decision-making, aligning cumulative effects policies with economic priorities, and providing long-term regulatory certainty.