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The UBCM Special Committee on Climate Action held its fourth meeting on December 13th, which focussed on mitigation and adaptation efforts at the local level. Representatives of the Climate Action Secretariat provided an update on efforts to develop a provincial adaptation…
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Resolutions for the 2020 UBCM Convention are now being received by the five Area Associations in BC. Resolutions endorsed by Area Associations are submitted automatically to UBCM for consideration in September.
UBCM’s annual resolutions process provides a forum for local…
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The Electoral Area Directors’ (EAD) Forum will be held on February 4 and 5, 2020 at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. The Forum provides an opportunity for electoral area directors to identify challenges and discuss potential solutions. The conference is…
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January 31stis the deadline to provide your feedback to the Independent Panel of the Old Growth Strategic Review. Garry Merkel, a professional forester, natural resource expert, and member of the Tahltan Nation, and Al Gorley, a professional forester and former chair of the…
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The deadline for local governments to provide input to the Emergency Program Act reviewis January 31, 2020. As part of the review, stakeholders are asked to respond to proposed policy shifts included in a provincial discussion paper, Modernizing BC’s Emergency…
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Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations.
Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding…
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Registration for the Electoral Area Directors’ (EAD) Forum has been extended until January 17th, 2020. The Forum will be held on February 4 and 5, 2020 at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC.
The Electoral Area Directors' Forum focuses on issues of…
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The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that exhibit excellence in meeting the purposes of local government, and demonstrate successful pathways for others to follow. This week, the City of Colwood is highlighted as winner of the “Asset…
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In September UBCM announced the re-establishment of a Select Committee on Local Government Finance to undertake a comprehensive review of the 2013 Strong Fiscal Futures Report. After consultation, the Presidents’ Committee has appointed representatives to the Select…
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The Honourable Governor General Julie Payette delivered the federal Throne Speech on December 5th, which highlights the federal government’s priorities as Parliament prepares to resume following the October election. The Speech focuses largely on climate action and…