Ministry of Justice

Consultations on Policy & Legislation

When new legislation or new policy is proposed by the ministry, the Solicitor General may wish to consult with British Columbians. One way of consulting is to prepare a ‘discussion paper’ – accompanied by an invitation to respond. The feedback received is important as it helps government design and shape new laws and policies.

There are no Current Consultations at this time.

See Closed Consultations for information on past consultations presented by the ministry.

Proposed legislation is called a ‘bill’. Bills are prepared and written outside the House, generally by the government ministry proposing them. MLAs consider arguments for and against each bill the views and concerns of British Columbians before deciding to support or reject the bill. If the bill passes through the three reading stages, upon receiving Royal Assent, the bill becomes an act or statute of the Legislative Assembly.

Consultations may result in changes to policy, regulations or legislation. Regulation changes may be approved by Cabinet and do not require approval by the Legislative Assembly.