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B.C. legislation would give cabinet sweeping powers amid U.S. tariff threats

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The British Columbia government proposes to give the extensive emergency forces to the ministers to respond to what Prime Minister David Eibi calls the “catastrophe that caused the next person” like the shipping train from the United States.

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The draft law, which was presented at the Legislative Commission on Thursday, is granted the government to implement the charges on vehicles that use infrastructure BC, such as highways and phrases, while allowing politicians to direct directions on the purchase of the public sector.

This will eliminate trade barriers in the province, allowing the sale of produced or manufactured goods or growth elsewhere in Canada in British Colombia

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In addition to the specific changes, it will also give the Council of Ministers the ability to make regulations “addressing challenges, or expected challenges” from foreign judicial jurisdiction or for the purpose of “supporting the British Columbia economy and Canada.”

The regulations do not require a discussion in the legislative body.

Ebi said that the new law will allow the government to be “smart” in its response to the trade war that is constantly changing.

“When there is an emergency, like a natural disaster, we have these powers. This is a catastrophe that caused a person. We can see it coming. He said,” We do not know what it is, and we need to be able to respond quickly. “

Prosecutor Nikki Sharma said that there is a “handrail” in force, including the condition of sunset, which would cancel every action by May 2027, and that the details about government procedures will come to the legislative body through reports.

She said: “The government cannot use the powers submitted by this bill to allow natural resources projects without environmental permits or assessments, and it cannot use the authorities to avoid the requirements of the original consultation.”

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Sharma said that the tools will not be used “unless the United States imposes our hands.”

EBI said that US President Donald Trump is “unpredictable” and “irregular” and that the boycott should be able to move quickly to reduce the damage caused by his actions.

He said that his government does not want to use the measures contained in the draft law, but they need to make sure that it responds quickly.

“Frankly, I can see her coming like a shipping train.”

The conservative leader said BC, John Ristad, in a social media position, if the residents believe that the government had passed through the epidemic, waited until they heard what the Democratic National Party tries with the last bill.

“Bell 7 is given by the government of the National Democratic Party from top to bottom from top to bottom, and almost unlimited authorities without zero supervision.”

Restad said that the bill includes provisions that allow the government to provide road pricing and collect its personal information.

On Wednesday, Trump put a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports of the United States, including those in Canada.

In the previous week, the president – then partially stopped – began 25 percent on all Canadian and Mexican goods.

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On Thursday, Trump posted on social media that he would put a 200 percent tariff on all wine and other alcohol products that come out of Europe, if the European Union does not empty its planned tax on American whiskey.

Ebi said he was ready to defend the draft law for the British Colombians.

The government controls a very small majority. At any time, members of the Legislative Assembly can decide that this has been overlooked, and the collapse of the government, we will be in elections. “

“I would like to stand and tell the British Colombians that these powers, this law, is to respond to the nightmare scenarios that are in a possible world with this president.”

EBY mentioned a possible scenario where the “Colombia River Treaty”, which runs the joint supervision of the waterways between the two countries.

Earlier this month, Ebi said the new law would save the ability to impose fees on American trucks that are traveling through the province to Alaska.

Bridget Anderson, CEO of Greatout Vancouver, said in a statement that the changes related to the provinces, if fully implemented, will enhance economic security, enhance productivity, and generate new revenues, said Bridge Anderson, CEO of Greatout Vancouver, said in a statement that the trade changes between provinces, if fully implemented, will enhance economic security, promote productivity, and generate new revenues.

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She said: “We call on all provinces to act quickly in removing internal commercial barriers and canceling the movement of work throughout the country.”

The legislation was presented and approved for the first time in reading as BC Hydro said it prohibits Tesla products from the electric car deduction program.

Its website says that the change will cover Tesla, batteries and transformers, which is part of the government's move to give preference to Canadian goods and exclude us from discounts if it is practical.

Crown says that the exclusion became valid on Wednesday, but Tesla products that were purchased or received prior approval of the discounts before that are still eligible.

The BC Hydro discount program covers up to 50 percent of the purchase cost and the installation of a home charger, with a maximum of $ 350.

Tesla Elusk CEO has been closely linked to the Trump administration.

This report issued by the Canadian press was published for the first time on March 13, 2025.

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