Continuation of the Bear Smart Program

Whereas the Provincial Government of British Columbia halted the processing of Bear Smart Community Program applications in late 2025; And whereas the responsibility to manage human-bear conflicts rests with all stakeholders and requires participation from the BC government, municipal governments, and local citizens to be successful: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the Provincial Government of British Columbia to reactivate the Bear Smart Program, including the reinstitution of staff and funding to expand and administer the program.