Removal of the BC Port Tax Cap

Whereas a number of communities in BC host federal port facilities within their jurisdiction; And whereas many of these communities struggle with raising taxation revenue to support infrastructure deficits and service provision; And whereas the BC government has restricted municipal taxation on ports under the Ports Property Tax Act: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM advocate to the provincial government to remove or increase the port tax cap thereby ensuring that port industries pay a fair share of taxes in the local communities in which they operate.