BCs Natural Resource Sector Seeks Renewal. Party Leaders Respond
October 16, 2024, Vancouver, BC: For generations, BC’s vast natural resources have created the wealth that supports the services upon which we have come to rely. Education, health care, social assistance, childcare, mental health and addiction services – all of these are supported by the government revenues generated in the resource sector. In September, we […]
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SECTOR OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR NEW GOVERNMENT
October 4, 2024, Vancouver, BC: Leaders of British Columbia’s $18 billion+ tourism and hospitality industry say the next provincial government must address several obstacles to sustainable growth in order for the sector to reach its full potential and help communities from a social, environmental, cultural, and economic perspective. In its 2024 Election Toolkit, TIABC, along […]
Opinion: B.C. government policies are leaving small rural businesses behind
“The province must live up to its promises made to local outfitters and other family-run operations in Northern B.C.” Scott Ellis, CEO From theORCA, publication of Glacier Media Group As the provincial election campaign ramps up, British Columbians are hearing plenty of promises from their leaders. David Eby and the BC NDP are presenting themselves […]
Opinion: Renewing our approach to natural resources can support shared economic prosperity.
“”Government has created a system of winners and losers. In short, the uncertainty created by these policies will have consequences on the prosperity and quality of life in our province. The uncertainty will drive away future investment and will devastate communities across our province.”” Submitted by the BC resource sector coalition, which includes the: B.C. […]
Grassroots Group Challenges BC’s Reconciliation Law
“We strongly support reconciliation, but people have become divided by the DRIPA, so we look forward to the court ruling and giving some certainty to everyone” said PHARA President Peter Robson. “While court is the last place we want to be, we feel this step is necessary and we are committed to it.” Pender Harbour, […]
BC Adventure Tourism Coalition is sounding the alarm over the treatment of natural resource businesses.
The BC Adventure Tourism Coalition (ATC) is sounding the alarm today over the treatment of businesses that hold land tenures. The Province of BC’s approach to reconciliation and implementation of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) is failing both Indigenous and non-indigenous communities. After the recent decision by the provincial government […]
The NDP’s treasury board rejects principled reconciliation
Principled reconciliation must be more than signatures and celebrations. It must heal communities. The NDP has failed to achieve the goal of “principled reconciliation.” As anniversary celebrations are held on Tŝilhqot’in land this week, they serve as a glaring reminder to many that the BC government has unfinished business. Download the full news release here […]
Does Primary Prey Theory Protect Caribou in BC?
Caribou are listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The long-term conservation and eventual restoration of stable caribou populations are national and provincial priorities shared by hunters and other conservationists. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2021 The Guide Outfitters Association of BC (GOABC) and SCI Canada support conservation, stewardship, and sustainable use of wildlife. […]
GOABC and SCI Canada Support Science-Based Predator Hunting
As leaders in advocacy for the freedom to hunt and science-based wildlife management, the GOABC and SCI Canada have together put forward their position on predator hunting. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2021 SCI Canada and the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) support the Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari Club International Foundation […]
Unlikely allies call on provincial government to protect fish and wildlife
As B.C. faces a biodiversity crisis, a new coalition of unlikely allies is calling on the provincial government to live up to its promises and protect ‘Beautiful British Columbia’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2021 Vancouver, BC – As B.C.’s landscapes are fragmented by industrial activities and the province faces biodiversity collapse, with more than […]