Of the 349 proposals pursued separately, the government has implemented almost half, and 118 are in progress. In its latest report, the task force cites progress on some of the major streamlining projects, including those summarized below. Construction industry representatives raised concern over the burden of filing statutory declarations. The government has responded by appointing four commissioners for taking affidavits one from each of the province's four construction associations and will monitor how well these appointments meet the needs of rural communities. The province has begun to respond to increasing demand for electronic information and service delivery by posting B.C. Connects, a searchable directory of government services.
Work continues on new, performance-based regulations to prevent pollution.
In addition, a multi-stakeholder committee has recommended several changes to the regulation of contaminated sites. The process through which the Ministry of Transportation and Highways approves rural subdivisions has been reviewed by the ministry and its stakeholders. The ministry has begun streamlining pilots and will begin overhauling the development approvals system. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has developed a new safety standards regulation act, which is intended to sustain public and worker safety while delivering services more efficiently. The new act will regulate safe use of electricity, gas, boilers and pressure vessels, refrigeration, and elevating devices including aerial tramways, amusement rides and elevators.