Bill 24British ColumbiaBC NDP
Forest Stewardship and Wildfire Resilience Act
After consecutive record fire seasons (2023, 2024, 2025), structural reform of BC's wildfire response was a 2024 election commitment.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading✓
2nd Reading✓
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentSummary
Reorganizes BC's forest management framework around fire-resilient landscapes, mandates wildfire risk assessments for major industrial projects, and creates a new BC Wildfire Service operations board.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- In committee
Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
Sponsored by
David EbyBC NDP