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Green Party of BC leader Andrew Weaver called on BC’s local government leaders to be courageous, ambitious, and innovative in working towards an inevitable transformation of BC’s economy.
Speaking to delegates as both a climate scientist and a political leader, he enjoined them…
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A new provincial – UBCM advisory group will provide the province with policy options to strengthen the regulation of short-term rentals. UBCM President Arjun Singh informed delegates of the newly formed staff-led group in an address Wednesday. UBCM has made repeated calls for…
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Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, spoke with delegates about the many ways the Province and local governments are working together to build resilient communities during her address at Convention today.
“The work that each one of you does every day to…
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BC’s forests, forest industry and its forest dependent communities are in the midst of a transition that is unprecedented, delegates to the forests policy session heard on Tuesday afternoon. Presenters confirmed and described the present crisis and pointed to signs of hope for…
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The following is a summary of the resolutions considered on Wednesday, September 25 at the 2019 Convention.
Section SR (Special Resolution)
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Resolution Title
Result
SR1
Provincial Consultation with Local Governments
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SR2
Modernizing Development…
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The revitalized legislative framework for planning and decision-making in the ALR has impacted local governments and created some uncertainty. This morning, the Ministry of Agriculture, with the Agricultural Land Commission, addressed these changes and identified their intent to…
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The Union of British Columbia Municipalities has presented its 2019 Community Excellence Awards at the UBCM annual convention in Vancouver. The awards showcase municipalities and regional districts that have implemented projects and programs that demonstrate excellence in…
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As part of its work to secure a cannabis taxation revenue sharing agreement with the Province, UBCM has provided Finance Minister Carole James findings from its local government cannabis cost survey. UBCM President Arjun Singh and Vice-President Maja Tait delivered this…
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The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation is renewing its call for political parties to commit to a permanent transit fund during the federal election campaign – warning that rapid transit projects including SkyTrain to Langley and to UBC and other Phase Three Plan projects…
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On Tuesday delegates were introduced to the potential role hydrogen can play in a low carbon economy. Representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources highlighted the recently published Hydrogen in BC study, and the upcoming Hydrogen Roadmap, which…