Earlier this summer, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee met with representatives from the provincial government and BC RCMP to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements, and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Key issues discussed…
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UBCM has prioritized addressing local government cost pressures and securing new annual revenue streams for local governments in the 2024 provincial election. In Stretched to the Limit, we highlighted the need to address cost pressures linked to provincial service gaps and new…
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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…
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The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has released a new comprehensive guide and toolkit designed to help local governments, First Nations and recreation groups gather, analyze and apply data on recreational users and visitors.
The guide helps smaller organizations conduct…
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As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, the RCMP Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement team will hold a cyber security webinar for BC local governments. Elected officials and staff members are welcome and encouraged to register for this webinar: Wednesday, October 30,…
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RCMP Commissioned Officers (rank of Inspector and above) have received a salary increase from the federal government that is structured similarly to the compensation framework recently awarded to unionized Members (below the rank of Inspector and Reservists).
The salary increase…
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With thanks to all the nominees, UBCM is pleased to present your 2024 Executive team:
President: Councillor Trish Mandewo, City of Coquitlam
First Vice-President: Councillor Cori Ramsay, City of Prince George
Second Vice-President: Councillor Jenna Stoner, District of Squamish…
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BC Conservative leader John Rustad has committed his party to implementing a program that will deliver $1 billion in provincial funding to local governments each year for a decade. Mr. Rustad also said that his government would seek a federal matching component to the program.…
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Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party, outlined her vision for B.C.’s next government. Furstenau highlighted the need for long-term, stable infrastructure funding for communities. She also called for an approach to provincial policy aimed at inspiring hope in young…
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Politicians expect public scrutiny as a regular part of the job, but personal attacks, especially on social media, have increased noticeably. One workshop at Convention 2024 focused on mental health of elected leaders. UBCM spent five minutes with one panelist, the Honourable…