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Show everything →For contractors in British Columbia (with federal changes): 1 later, 7 already in force, 2 announced.
Coming into force 1
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In force 7
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- Small-scale multi-unit housing: Bill 25 widens zones that must allow 3–6 unitsInfill multiplex work expands on former single-family lots across BC municipalities.
- Federal recognition of provincial trade and occupational licencesProvincially licensed crews can be deployed on federally regulated work without separate federal credentialing.
- Buy Canadian policy: Canadian steel, aluminum and wood on large federal constructionBidders on large federal jobs must source and document Canadian steel, aluminum and wood before and during the contract.
- Building Canada Act fast-tracks federal approvals for designated national interest projectsListed major projects may reach construction faster, and the five-year start deadline can shape project schedules.
- GST/HST rebate of up to $50,000 for first-time buyers of new homesA builder can credit the rebate at closing, so price lists and agreements of purchase and sale need FTHB eligibility wording.
- BC Building Code 2024 seismic and adaptable-dwelling rules take effectHigher seismic detailing, especially in the Capital Regional District and Lower Mainland, raises structural scope and cost.
- Underused Housing Tax ended from the 2025 calendar yearBuilders holding unsold or vacant inventory homes no longer face UHT filing for 2025 onward.
Announced 2
Passed or proposed, not in force yet. Dates can change. Each line says what it means for you.
- BC Construction Prompt Payment Act passed (not yet in force)Get paid within 28 days of proper invoices, but you must pay subs within 7 days of receiving funds.
- 2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)Plan for adoption dates in each province, e.g., Saskatchewan proposes January 1, 2027 and Yukon June 22, 2027.