Federal Regulator
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is responsible to regulate oil and gas pipelines and electrical powerlines that cross national, provincial or territorial boundaries. The CER has jurisdiction through the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CER Act), which sets out clear separation between its operational and adjudicative functions. If you hear about a CER regulated project being proposed in your community, you might find this Land Matters Guide helpful.
Provincial Regulators and Ministries
The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is the independent tribunal responsible for administering the Agricultural Land Commission Act. The purpose of the ALC is to preserve agricultural land and encourage farming in British Columbia in collaboration with other industry developments. The ALC also works with local governments and agencies to accommodate use of agricultural land in a way that is compatible with current bylaws and policies.
The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the provincial single-window regulatory agency responsible for regulating oil and gas activities in B.C. Regulatory responsibility is delegated by the Province of British Columbia to the BCER through the Oil and Gas Activities Act and includes specified enactments under the Forest Act, Heritage Conservation Act, Land Act, Environmental Management Act, and Water Sustainability Act. This regulatory model is designed to provide a streamlined one-stop regulatory agency.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture and aquaculture products, food security, and supporting enhancement of wild fish populations.
The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions is responsible for British Columbia’s electricity, alternative energy and petroleum resource sectors, and supporting work to align energy policies with climate goals.
The Ministry of Environment and Parks is responsible for the effective protection, management and conservation of B.C.’s water, land, air and living resources.
The Ministry of Health holds responsibility for regulating the operation of industrial camps. Companies operating an industrial camp must comply with requirements found in the Industrial Camps Regulation which outlines a number of health-related factors including: camp siting and size; arrangement of camp facilities; provision of drinking water; location and construction of sewage facilities; and waste management.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit strives to build and maintain a safe and reliable transportation system and provide affordable, efficient and accessible transportation options for all British Columbians.
Local Agencies
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is the largest of 27 regional districts in all of B.C. It is 117,216 square kilometers in size and based on the 2021 census, has a population of 61,532.
The Regional District includes four rural electoral areas B, C, D and E, along with seven municipalities:
- District of Chetwynd
- City of Dawson Creek
- City of Fort St. John
- District of Hudson’s Hope
- Village of Pouce Coupe
- District of Taylor
- District of Tumbler Ridge
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