Find a Natural Resource Major Project

There are many different projects occurring at any one time across the province. These major projects are tracked by different provincial agencies and groups depending on the sectors and resources involved.

On this page

• Tools for finding existing major projects in B.C.
• Explore by location
• Applications, Comments, and Reasons for Decision

Tools for finding existing major projects in B.C.

Below are some tools to research existing major natural resource applications and projects in B.C. that are going through the authorization process.

• BC Major Projects Inventory
• BC Energy Regulator (BCER)
• OGC Major Projects
• Environmental Assessment Office (EAO)
• EAO Project Information Centre
• Government of Canada – Major Projects Inventory

Explore by location

Determine if your area of interest is available for your purpose by researching what is currently happening on the land. Before starting a natural resource major project, proponents can search for overlapping interests, and potential conflicts. It is important that this is done before a natural resource major project is applied for.

For more information visit: FrontCounter BC – Explore by Location.

Applications, Comments, and Reasons for Decision

Section 32(2) of the Land Act sets out the B.C. government's requirement to publish Crown land applications on a publicly accessible website. Public participation in the administration of Crown land is encouraged and this site offers a platform for members of the public to submit comments for consideration.

This site contains Crown land application information posted by the Province as of October 15, 2018. Once an application has been reviewed and a decision made, it will remain on the site for a limited time.

Learn more on the Applications, Comments and Reasons for Decision page.