BC BUDGET
CONSULTATION
DSU Submissions to the Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services
The Douglas Students’ Union along with local schools of the BC Federation of Students get the opportunity to advocate for change at provincial and federal levels of government throughout the academic year. Each year the government strikes up a Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services headed by the Minister of Finance to hear from British Columbians’, local stakeholders, non-profits and community organizations for the upcoming fiscal budget. It is the finance committees' job to hear from boots on the ground about changes that need to be made in different sectors in BC. From there, the province's budget for the upcoming year is formed. It is critical for the sector of public post-secondary education to have a seat at the table and voice the financial needs within BC’s institutions.
Check out our recent submissions
The Douglas Students’ Union has the opportunity to either speak at a local hearing or submit a written submission of three topics the finance committee needs to address.
In 2021, the Douglas Students’ Union submitted a video to the committee with our recommendations for the BC 2022 Budget.
In 2022, the Douglas Students’ Union had the opportunity to submit a written submission for the BC 2023 Budget.
In 2023, The Douglas Students’ Union attended an in person hearing with our recommendations for the BC 2024 Budget.
In 2024, there was no committee struck due to the Provincial Election in fall 2024.
In 2025, the Douglas Students’ Union had the opportunity to submit a written submission for the BC 2026 Budget.
