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Ease of doing business

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Making B.C. more competitive through business-driven solutions.

Share your challenges and solutions through the EaseBiz BC submission form, the Province’s official feedback channel for business community input.

Submit Your Solution

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Ease of Doing Business updates 

The Province has received hundreds of submissions through the EaseBiz BC form. Work is underway to address the recommendations.

Top feedback themes

Key themes we've heard include: 

  • Interprovincial trade barriers
  • Streamlining regulations
  • Speeding up permitting and approvals
  • Access to skilled labour
  • Modernizing tax policy
  • Housing, climate action, innovation and Indigenous businesses support

How your feedback is being used

Your submissions are making a difference:

  • All submissions provided to the responsible ministry
  • Feedback helps improve processes and remove obstacles
  • Tracking of progress on actions

Recent actions ​

Mutual Recognition Agreement: B.C. brought together all provinces and territories and the federal government in unprecedented collaboration as we signed the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on Goods, making it easier for B.C. businesses to sell throughout Canada.

Construction Prompt Payment Legislation:  New legislation ensures contractors and workers are paid on time by setting clear payment timelines and establishing fast-track dispute resolution.

Connected Services: By 2030, businesses will have one front door for online government interactions through a more connected technology model.

Learn more about ease of doing business actions.

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EaseBiz BC submission form

We would like to hear from you.

Share your recommendations through EaseBiz BC. The Province’s official feedback channel for the business community.

  • The submission form takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete
  • Please submit a separate form response for each distinct challenge and solution

The EaseBiz BC submission form is for:

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business owners and operators
  • Business organizations
  • Anyone looking to start, operate, or grow a business
  • Those dealing with:
    • regulatory processes
    • government services
    • competitive challenges

Share your feedback with EaseBiz BC

Submit Your Solution 

Need help? ​

For technical issues or general questions, contact: EaseofDoingBusiness@gov.bc.ca. 

⚠️  Do not submit business feedback via email. Use the EaseBiz BC form.