On November 18, 2025, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce registered its alarm at the rapid progress of bill M216 in the BC Legislature - as an overreach to try and streamline a process that is vital to municipal governance.

On March 11, 2026, UBCM wrote:

 

Bill M216 Professional Reliance Act continues to move forward, despite the significant risks it would pose for public safety and liability issues. After passing second reading with unanimous NDP support, the Bill is now being considered at the Committee stage, where earlier today the NDP chair cast the deciding vote to defeat a Conservative motion that would have set the bill set aside.

 

“The continued NDP support for a private member bill that compromises the safety of British Columbians and poses significant liability risks is concerning. Having a government member bring forward housing legislation without the input of the Minister responsible for housing or the public service is a sign of a distracted government that has lost its focus on the public interest,” said UBCM President Cori Ramsay. “I think it is time for Minister Boyle to tell British Columbians whether she supports Bill M216.” Read more.