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What is an OCP – Official Community Plan?
You may have heard the term “OCP” being thrown around lately in government meetings or read about OCP’s in the newspaper or online. So what exactly is an OCP, and why should you care about it? OCP is an acronym for Official Community Plan. OCP’s are visionary bylaws used by local governments as the basis […]
Powell River-Sunshine Coast Voting Locations
On October 19, 2024, British Columbians will head to the polls to vote in the provincial election. The people we elect on October 19th will be asked to make critical decisions that affect whether or not the natural systems we rely on will continue to survive and sustain us. There are many ways to vote […]
Energy Mines and Low Carbon Innovation: Question to 2024 Provincial Candidates
Introduction Since 2011, the SCCA has provided all candidates engagement opportunities for Sunshine Coast voters to hear from candidates on environmental issues with written Q&A. This year we framed the Q&A in terms of how BC government ministries and mandates intersect with the environment. We hope the background information provided along with the questions helps […]
Environment and Climate Change: Question to 2024 Provincial Candidates
Introduction Since 2011, the SCCA has provided all candidates engagement opportunities for Sunshine Coast voters to hear from candidates on environmental issues with written Q&A. This year we framed the Q&A in terms of how BC government ministries and mandates intersect with the environment. We hope the background information provided along with the questions helps […]
Sunshine Coast Forests: Question to 2024 Provincial Candidates
Introduction Since 2011, the SCCA has provided all candidates engagement opportunities for Sunshine Coast voters to hear from candidates on environmental issues with written Q&A. This year we framed the Q&A in terms of how BC government ministries and mandates intersect with the environment. We hope the background information provided along with the questions helps […]
Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship: Question to 2024 Provincial Candidates
Introduction Since 2011, the SCCA has provided all candidates engagement opportunities for Sunshine Coast voters to hear from candidates on environmental issues with written Q&A. This year we framed the Q&A in terms of how BC government ministries and mandates intersect with the environment. We hope the background information provided along with the questions helps […]
Seniors Climate Action
Seniors For Climate Seniors For Climate is a new national organization of Canadian seniors who are alarmed at the tepid pace that our respective governments, at all levels, are addressing the climate crisis. Seniors for Climate has chosen October 1st, Canada’s National Seniors’ Day and the International Day of Older Persons to launch its inaugural […]
2024 Provincial Election: Engaging Candidates
Provincial Election On October 19th, voters across BC will elect a new provincial government to lead the province for the next four years. Crucial, time sensitive decisions about how our province will face the biodiversity and climate crises and many other issues will be made by this 2024-2028 government. Engaging Candidates Since 2011, the SCCA […]
Provincial Government Jurisdiction
What does the BC government have authority over when it comes to environmental protection and land use decisions? On October 19, 2024, British Columbians will head to the polls to vote in BC’s 43rd Provincial Election. We will elect 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to represent us in Victoria. Provincial Elections are pivotal […]