Proclamation approval process
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 receives many requests for proclamations throughout the year from organizations and individuals.
Annually recurring proclamations must be requested each year and are subject to the same submission and review process.
Review
Requests are prioritized in order of the requested proclamation dates.
Requests are reviewed by the BC Proclamations Program and the ministry responsible. Proclamations are then submitted for review and signature by the Attorney General and the Lieutenant Governor.
Requests for proclamations may be approved, revised or declined. Even if approved in previous years, or approved by one or more reviewers, proclamations cannot be assumed to proceed until finalized.
Public release
If finalized, proclamations are embossed with the Great Seal of the Province of British Columbia.
Any announcement or press/media release should not assume that a proclamation will proceed before it is finalized.
A copy of the proclamation is sent to the proponent, and the proclamation is made publicly available on the BCLaws website.
Proclamations
Email BCProclamations@gov.bc.ca for more information, to submit a proclamation request or for updates on the status of your request.