land use planning

The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks has released updated versions of Protocol 4 and Protocol 9 under the Environmental Management Act (EMA). The revised protocols came into effect immediately on June 19, 2026. They introduced several changes intended to improve clarity, streamline regulatory processes, and address technical updates related to local background concentrations in soil and groundwater. These protocols are important tools for environmental professionals involved in contaminated site investigations, remediation projects, and soil relocation

Delivered in partnership between Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), the BC Fast Pilot program helps regional small-medium sized enterprises design, build, and operate their technology at pilot scale in real-world conditions. This allows B.C. technology companies to demonstrate the impact of their product, measure the value of their solution, and encourage customer adoption, with the goal of scaling their solutions while strengthening key industries, solving local and global challenges, and