Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
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Seeking changes to provincial land-use planning, IPCAs and forest management policies, programs and processes to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities, public access and recreation infrastructure are considered in decisions affecting public lands. This includes Forest Landscape Planning, the Working Forest Landscape Model and other provincial planning initiatives. Advocating for meaningful participation by outdoor recreation organizations and consideration of recreation interests alongside environmental, cultural and economic objectives.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Conservation, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
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Seeking changes to provincial policies, programs and funding for the management, maintenance and deactivation of forest service roads and other resource roads that provide public access to trails, recreation sites, provincial parks and backcountry areas. Advocating for continued public recreation access, improved maintenance of priority routes and consideration of recreation interests when decisions are made about road closures, deactivation and future management responsibilities.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Conservation, Environment, Forestry, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
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Seeking changes to provincial policies and planning processes affecting the management, protection and public use of provincial parks, recreation sites and protected areas. Advocating for improved public consultation, protection of existing public recreation opportunities, inclusive access and appropriate consideration of environmental and recreation impacts when reviewing proposed developments, management plans and changes to recreation access, including ski resort development plans in provincial parks.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
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Seeking implementation of British Columbia's Outdoor Recreation Strategy, including improved coordination across provincial ministries, clearer responsibilities for outdoor recreation management and policies that support sustainable, inclusive and responsible use of public lands and waters. Advocating for provincial actions and investments to implement the strategy and strengthen recognition of outdoor recreation in government decision-making.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Sports and Recreation
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Seeking increased and stable multi-year provincial funding for BC Parks, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, and the maintenance, improvement and development of public outdoor recreation infrastructure, including trails, recreation sites and facilities. Advocating for additional provincial investment in the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC and funding to strengthen the capacity of volunteer recreation organizations and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Conservation, Environment, Non-Profit Organization, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
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Seeking provincial policies, programs and funding that strengthen the capacity of volunteer organizations responsible for developing, maintaining and managing trails, recreation sites and other outdoor recreation infrastructure. This includes support for stewardship agreements, volunteer training, organizational capacity, liability and insurance challenges, and improved collaboration between recreation organizations and provincial agencies.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment, Non-Profit Organization, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
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Seeking provincial recognition and support for outdoor recreation as a contributor to economic development, particularly in rural communities. Advocating for the use of British Columbia's Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account and other economic data in government planning and investment decisions, and for provincial policies and programs that support outdoor recreation-related businesses, community economic diversification, workforce development and recreation infrastructure.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
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