Earlier this week, Bill 15 (Infrastructure Projects Act) passed second reading. Since UBCM’s initial commentary, Bill 15 continues to generate discussion concerning the powers it provides to the provincial cabinet to override local regulatory processes in order to fast-track…
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BC Hydro is revising its Distribution Extension Policy to address challenges raised by local governments and developers about how costs are shared for new or upgraded connections to British Columbia’s electricity grid. These changes, which take effect July 5, 2025, are intended…
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Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding programs. A complete and chronological listing (by intake deadline) of currently offered Local Government Program Services grants is also available on the UBCM website.…
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The Canadian Standards Association (CSA), supported by the Province of BC, is seeking local government and First Nations representatives to participate on a one-year technical subcommittee (TSC) that will develop modernized Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines for BC…
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Local Government Awareness Week starts on Sunday, May 11 and runs through to Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Given that infrastructure is such a significant part of local government service delivery but is often underappreciated or overlooked by the public, infrastructure is the…
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On May 5, 2025, the Province released a new Clean Power Action Plan to outline how it intends to address anticipated increases in electricity demand from population growth, economic development, and electrification.
The plan outlines new investments in renewable electricity and…
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The Province of BC has introduced legislation that would give greater powers to the Cabinet to expedite the approval of projects it deems a matter of provincial significance. If passed into law, Bill 15 (Infrastructure Projects Act) will allow the minister responsible for a…
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Scheduling guidelines for bylaw adjudication hearingsThe provincial Ministry of Attorney General seeks local government feedback on draft scheduling guidelines for hearings under the Bylaw Adjudication Program. Local governments are invited to submit comments on the scheduling…
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If your local government received funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund in 2024, it’s time to submit the Annual Expenditure Report. Reports are due June 1, 2025.
Local governments that received funding through any stream of the Canada Community-Building Fund in 2024…
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Members are reminded that they can submit resolutions directly to UBCM until June 15.
Any resolution submitted after June 15 will be considered a Late Resolution. Late Resolutions will only be sent for debate at Convention if the topic is considered new, emergency, and not…