Policy Scope
The Health & Social Development Committee oversees health-related policy in the context of local government interests. The Committee's primary focus is on health promotion and disease prevention initiatives and policy directions that assist communities to be proactive in addressing community health problems. The Committee will continue to address a number of health issues including healthcare funding, remote and rural healthcare, healthy built environments, and physical activity.
Current priorities of the Committee are: the health impacts of climate change, opioid-related overdose deaths, decriminalization of illicit substances, homelessness, accessibility legislation, rural health care, emergency medical assistants, poverty reduction, BC’s mental health strategy, Regional Hospital Districts, food security, and child care.
UBCM administers several funding programs related to health and social issues through the Canada Community-Building Fund and Local Government Program Services.