Transport Canada is presenting an information session for local governments on key points to consider when applying for funding under the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP). The session will also touch on the requirements of the Rail Safety Grade Crossings Regulations (GCR)…
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UBCM will be hosting a virtual Town Hall on Policing from 1:30 – 3:00 PM PDT on May 31, 2022. The Town Hall will also include participation from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Interested local government elected officials and staff members are asked to RSVP…
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On March 16, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced an independent review of the provincial government’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The review is intended to find ways for the provincial government to be better prepared for the next event, whether…
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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.
Canada Community-Building Fund
Strategic Priorities Fund
The Strategic Priorities Fund is an…
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Last week, the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act released its final report, Transforming Policing and Community Safety in British Columbia. In preparation for the release of this report, UBCM has appointed local government representatives to a Roundtable established…
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Local Government Awareness Week is an annual initiative aimed at building public awareness of local government roles and responsibilities, and encouraging public participation in local government processes.
Local Government Awareness Week will take place May 15-21.…
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The Province has released an intentions paper on single use and plastic waste prevention, and is running an engagement period on the proposed waste prevention regulation. Local governments, along with the public and other stakeholders, are invited to fill out a survey and submit…
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On February 24, 2022 the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with provincial government and RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at…
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The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Canadian Women in Local Leadership (CanWILL) project has launched its second round of applications for Inclusive Community Initiatives (ICI). This is an opportunity for 10 to 12 communities to receive up to $10,000 each for…
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UBCM is now accepting applications for the Canada Community-Building Fund Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF). The SPF program will see an investment of up to $100 million for local government capital and capacity building projects in BC outside of the Metro Vancouver region.
The…