The removal of Part 4 of Bill 7 from the province is being received positively by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce.
This would have given the Premier’s office authorization to issue, make changes, and create new laws and regulations without addressing the Legislative Assembly to respond to foreign economic interference.
Executive Director, Neil Godbout said the change was what the Chamber was hoping for.
“We certainly understand why the province would want to move so quickly, and frankly, we’re thrilled to hear that the government is taking this so seriously and wants a fast response, but that shouldn’t come at the expense of the sober second thought that the Legislature is supposed to provide.”
Godbout added he hopes there isn’t fallout from this, but notes there could be a realization that this won’t be something that blows over overnight.
While the revision is being seen as a positive, he said the portion for tolls on American trucks heading to Alaska is still a concern.
“British Columbia has friends in Alaska, and I think it would be helpful to try and keep it that way. Everything that’s happening in Washington right now is not uniformly felt across the United States.”
Godbout believes it would be helpful for British Columbia to try and remember that our neighbours in Alaska are our neighbours.
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