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The Government of British Columbia is looking for opinions from businesses and individuals to help build a shared vision for the province’s outdoor recreation industry.
In a recent announcement, John Hawkings of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy said, “As land management in British Columbia has become increasingly complex and the role of Indigenous Nations in land governance and co-management evolves to align with our commitment to reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, an opportunity exists to establish a shared vision for outdoor recreation in British Columbia. A shared vision will ensure the province remains an exceptional jurisdiction for outdoor recreation and that the province’s approach is aligned with the commitments to Indigenous reconciliation and environmental stewardship.”
To help consolidate a vision, organizations are being invited to participate in one of four sessions to be held over the course of the summer that will help shape the future of outdoor recreation in the province. The objectives of the sessions are to:
- Hear diverse perspectives on the future of outdoor recreation in BC
- Explore what we are well positioned for and how to situate the province to best support the evolving outdoor recreation sector
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Session Dates:
- June 28 In-Person Meeting, Richmond
Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm PST (lunch will be served)
Where: Radisson Hotel, 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC
Hosted by Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Amandeep Singh
Register here by June 20, 2023 - July 13, 2023 Virtual Meeting
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm PST
Where: Hosted on MS Teams
Register here by July 6, 2023 - August 2, 2023 Virtual Meeting
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm PST
Where: Hosted on MS Teams
Register here by July 26, 2023 - September 14, 2023 In-Person Meeting, Kamloops
Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm PST
Where: 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre, 1055 University Drive, Kamloops, BC
Register here by September 5, 2023
As a member of the Kootenay Outdoor Rec-Tech sector, your expertise, knowledge, and passion for outdoor recreation will be essential in building a shared vision of outdoor recreation in British Columbia.