# British Columbia Implements Local Procurement Rules

British Columbia's NDP Leader David Eby has introduced a new procurement policy mandating provincial ministries, Crown agencies, and health authorities to prioritize B.C. and Canadian-made goods and materials for public infrastructure projects when they are competitively priced and available on time. This policy is initially applied to the North Coast Transmission Line project, which requires Canadian steel for its towers, signaling a strategic shift to support local workers and businesses through government procurement.

- This policy affects procurement professionals by requiring evaluation criteria that favor local and national suppliers, impacting sourcing strategies and supplier engagement.
- Contractors and vendors should assess their ability to meet competitive pricing and delivery timelines with locally produced goods to qualify for upcoming infrastructure contracts.
- The emphasis on Canadian-made materials, especially for large projects like the North Coast Transmission Line, indicates increased demand for domestic steel and related manufacturing sectors.
- Organizations involved in infrastructure procurement in B.C. must align with these new rules to ensure compliance and leverage opportunities arising from the government's commitment to local economic development.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- BC Hydro
- British Columbia Provincial Government

### Key Quotes
> With Donald Trump attacking our workers and businesses, we must become our own best customer 97 making sure we leverage our historic plan to build schools, hospitals, and transportation projects to create more opportunities for people in B.C.
> — David Eby, B.C. NDP Leader

### Sources
- [ Eby pledges ‘Built in B.C. and Canada’ procurement rules](https://redfm.ca/en-ca/vancouver/news-articles/eby-pledges-built-in-bc-and-canada-procurement-rules) - RED FM Canada