Proclamations
Last updated on October 2, 2026Proclamation requests during the election period
As in past election years, proclamations are paused during the election period.
The BC Proclamations Program will not process requests for proclamations dated September 22 to November 18, 2026.
The BC Proclamations Program may accept requests for proclamations dated after November 18, 2026, but those requests cannot proceed until after the new government is formed.
Contact BCProclamations@gov.bc.ca for more information or to check the status of a request.
The provincial government may issue proclamations to give official recognition to occasions or events of provincial importance.
This website contains information on the BC Proclamations Program, including how to prepare and submit your request for a provincial proclamation in British Columbia. Please read the Proclamation Submission Guidelines carefully before submitting your request.
Proclamations
Contact BCProclamations@gov.bc.ca for more information, to submit a proclamation request or for updates on the status of your request.