(UPDATE) Province urges registrations for budget meeting after only three sign up to speak

Update, April 9th, 11:10 a.m.: This story was amended to correct an error regarding the date of the consultation in Dawson Creek. Energeticcity.ca is happy to set the record straight.

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — B.C.’s finance committee is urging residents to register for a meeting regarding the next provincial budget, after only three people signed up to speak. 

During the week of June 15th, 2026, the finance committee will be visiting Dawson Creek as part of its annual consultation.

Residents who are selected to present will be informed in May of the date, time and location in June.

People who are not selected to present will be given an opportunity to provide written insights on the consultation portal in June.

During this consultation, members of the public who attend will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on important issues for inclusion in the provincial budget. 

According to the committee, only three residents have signed up to speak at the public hearing, as of April 8th. 

The committee encourages members of Dawson Creek and surrounding northeast B.C. communities to register. 

2026’s provincial budget included a controversial delay to the Peace Villa long-term care facility in Fort St. John. 

Registration is open to residents until April 10th at 2 p.m. 

For more information on the consultation, click here. 

Additionally, the community can also email at: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca or call 250-356-2933 or toll-free in B.C. on 1-877-428-8337.