What opportunities will there be for the public and stakeholders to participate?
Engaging with stakeholders, First Nations and the public is an essential part of the process to review our water laws. A range of methods will be used throughout the process including: • Online tools including a moderated blog and website to provide regular updates on the policy development process and enable open discussion and comment. • A discussion paper and submission process to focus dialogue on outcomes and policy options. • E-mail notices to registered stakeholders – stakeholders will be invited to register for e-mail notices regarding the WAM process. To register e-mail us at livingwatersmart@gov.bc.ca. • Face-to-face meetings with stakeholders and First Nations to explore potential opportunities and implications of policy options with stakeholders from a range of sectors. • Provincial cross-government advisory team will be used throughout the process to ensure the review is coordinated and integrated across government. • Participation at existing stakeholder events to provide
