On March 3, 2026, Council directed staff to develop a comprehensive clean air policy framework, including an Idling Control By-Law. This initiative builds on the Green Initiatives Advisory Committee work plan and the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Master Plan. A draft by-law will go before the Green Initiatives Advisory Committee in June 2026 and Council in August 2026.
Idling Control By-law Survey
We are seeking your feedback on the by-law and its potential exemptions (like safety, accessibility, agriculture, etc.) The by-law would generally limit idling to 3 minutes within a 60-minute period.
The survey closes at 5pm on Tuesday, June 2.
By-law Development Timeline
| Phase | Milestone | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Internal (corporate) clean air policy for Town operations | March-May |
| Phase 2 | WE ARE HERE: Public engagement and survey |
May/June |
| Phase 3 | Review feedback and refine exemption considerations | June |
| Phase 4 | Draft By-law presented to GIAC | June |
| Phase 5 | Council consideration | August |
Idling Control By-law Survey
Share your thoughts on BWG's Idling Control By-law and help shape a by-law that reflects your needs! The survey should take you under 5 minutes to complete!
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