PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS STATUS FOR
The Parliament Buildings are open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding statutory and observed holidays). Please visit the Tour Information webpage for more information.
General public access to the Parliament Buildings and Public Use
of Grounds Requests will be granted in accordance with the guidance and orders
issued by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the B.C. Centre for
Disease Control.
Recognizing the importance of B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization
program, all individuals and guests will be required to wear a face mask in
common areas and to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to gain access to any
buildings on the Legislative Precinct. The proof of vaccination initiative
comes into effect on Monday, September 13, 2021, and is expected to end on
Monday, January 31, 2022. The program will be re-evaluated regularly and may be
subject to extension by the Legislative Assembly Management Committee.
Please visit the COVID-19 Updates webpage for more information.
Emergency Planning
In the event of an emergency, or change to status of the Parliament Buildings, this webpage would be updated with instructions and information to assist to Members of the Legislative Assembly, legislative staff, and visitors. Information may include precinct security alerts, closures and openings during emergencies or unfavorable weather situations.
Security services for the Parliament Buildings and precinct grounds are provided 24 hours a day by Legislative Assembly Protective Services (LAPS). LAPS is also responsible for advising and assisting with security matters concerning constituency offices. All Assembly employees should familiarize themselves with emergency procedures in order to ensure their own safety and the safety of others in an emergency. In the event of a security incident or emergency situation, follow the direction of Legislative Assembly Protective Services or designated emergency wardens.
To report a matter of personal or public safety, or if you observe any suspicious activity, please contact Legislative Assembly Protective Services.
Emergency Contact Information
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PROTECTIVE SERVICES
| Urgent Security Inquiries | (250) 387-5555 |
| Non-Urgent Security Inquiries | (250) 387-5516 |
| Email | security@leg.bc.ca |
Additional Resources
Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery
Emergency Info B.C.