As local governments look to pandemic recovery, social procurement is one solution to consider when looking to help stabilize local economies. If your community is interested in learning more, the BC Social Procurement Initiative (BCSPI) is your first stop for information…
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The Resolutions Book for the 2021 UBCM Convention, which includes 170 resolutions on topics identified by BC local governments, is now available. The Convention Committee has set aside six hours in the convention agenda for the consideration of…
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UBCM’s 2021 Annual Report is now available. The Annual Report highlights the work undertaken by UBCM on behalf of its members over the past year. In addition to summaries of Executive and Committee accomplishments, the Report provides information on member programs and…
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UBCM has updated its Primer on Climate Action and the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP). As UBCM developed the 2021 Primer, we used this opportunity to evaluate the progress made on climate related investments over the past five years. Real progress has…
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Delegates to the 2021 UBCM Convention will consider a new policy paper aimed at strengthening BC’s finance system for local government. The report identifies three objectives: addressing local government cost drivers in housing, community safety and…
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UBCM’s Executive and staff look forward to welcoming delegates from across the province to the 2021 UBCM Convention. This year’s event is just over a month away, and over the coming weeks we will be detailing the workshops, keynotes and policy discussions…
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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.
Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding…
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In response to the federal government’s call for comments, UBCM has made a submission on Canada’s proposed National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA). UBCM recommended several elements for assessing, co-ordinating and financing a national infrastructure strategy that…
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The Province has declared September 30 as a day of commemoration of the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools. This follows a Federal announcement in June marking the date as a day of commemoration that would be observed by federal employees and…
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As the provincial government continues to accept input on its draft action plan to implement the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), UBCM has prepared a submission emphasizing its strong support for ongoing work towards…