Budget 2024 Consultation Open!
Share your priorities for the next provincial budget! Participate by providing written input through the submission form by 2:00 p.m. (Pacific) on Friday, June 16. Please note the deadline to request to appear before the Committee is now closed. To receive direct updates about the consultation, contact FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca to be added to our email distribution list |
Every year, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds a public consultation on the next provincial budget. British Columbians can share their thoughts, ideas, and priorities through a variety of participation options. This year, the consultation will take place in late May and June. British Columbians will be invited to share their thoughts, ideas, and priorities. The Committee will review all input received and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly for the next provincial budget.
Why does the Committee consult on the provincial budget?
The Budget Transparency and Accountability Act SBC 2000, c.23 requires a select standing committee of the Legislative Assembly to hold a budget consultation and report on the results by November 15 each year. The Legislative Assembly has assigned this task to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.
The Act also requires the Minister of Finance to release a budget consultation paper which is referred to the Committee and outlines the province's fiscal forecast, key budget issues and how British Columbians can share their views.
Read the Budget 2024 Consultation Paper
How can I participate?
Appearing before the Committee
The Committee is holding several meetings to hear from individuals and organizations from across the province. Public hearing participants are asked to focus on three recommendations. Public hearing participants who would also like to submit written information are asked to use this submission form and email it to FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca.
Please note the deadline to request to appear before the Committee is now closed. Contact the Parliamentary Committees Office at FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca or 250-356-2933 or 1-877-428-8337 (toll-free in BC) to be placed on a waitlist.
If your request to appear before the Committee was not accommodated, you are encouraged to provide written input.
Provide your written input
You can share your input using the submission form.
The form will provide you with an opportunity to provide up to three recommendations along with your explanation for each recommendation.
Please ensure that your recommendations and rationale are captured within the body of the submission form. Information provided through links will not be considered part of your formal input and may only be reviewed for further interest.
The submission form is also available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Punjabi. Download the translated submission form and email it to FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca.
Additional participation options
If you require assistance or support to facilitate your participation, please contact the Parliamentary Committees Office at 250-356-2933 or 1-877-428-8337 (toll-free in BC) or FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca.
What happens with my input?
The Committee considers the priorities expressed by British Columbians and develops recommendations for the next provincial budget. Your input and the Committee's recommendations are included in a report to the Legislative Assembly that is publicly released on or before November 15 each year.
Please note, your written input and name will be publicly posted on the Committee's website.
How can I stay up-to-date on the consultation?
Keep an eye on our website, Twitter and Facebook.
To receive direct updates about the consultation, contact FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca to be added to our email distribution list.