British ColumbiaBC-GOV04Royal Assent
BC-GOV04: Bill 4: Supply Act (No. 1), 2026
Sponsor: Hon. Brenda BaileyIntroduced February 17, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does
This is a British Columbia interim supply bill that authorizes the provincial government to spend approximately $23.4 billion from the consolidated revenue fund to cover public service expenses, capital expenditures, loans, investments, and revenue transfers for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, pending full passage of the main budget estimates.
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Business impact
This bill is a routine government housekeeping measure that ensures the BC provincial government can continue operating and paying its obligations while the full budget is being debated. It does not directly impose new rules or costs on any specific business or industry. However, businesses across British Columbia that rely on government contracts, procurement, grants, or transfer payments — such as construction firms working on public infrastructure, healthcare service providers, or social service organizations — depend on this authorization to ensure continued funding flows. The bill affects no particular business size or daily operations directly.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingFebruary 17, 2026
Second ReadingFebruary 26, 2026
CommitteeMarch 3, 2026
Third ReadingMarch 3, 2026
Royal AssentMarch 12, 2026
Now law — awaiting coming into force
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