Resolution decisions, including amendments made from the floor, from Convention 2022 are now available. Those resolutions that were endorsed will be conveyed to the appropriate order of government and/or organization. When responses to endorsed resolutions are received, UBCM…
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A FireSmart Community Funding & Supports (FSCFS) webinar to provide information for potential applicants on changes to the grant program has been set for Thursday, October 13, 2022. Please register in advance. For those who cannot attend this session, a slideshow…
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MLA David Eby has released a housing plan that if implemented could lead to significant policy and legislative changes. Although the plan is not official government policy and details on each proposal are limited, UBCM has conducted a preliminary review for member reference,…
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The Province of B.C. has initiated a public review of changes to the BC Building Code to support cleaner, more energy-efficient new construction. Local governments, Treaty Nations, Indigenous partners, building owners, construction industry professionals, and others are invited…
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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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The BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has launched two concurrent consultations related to the marketing of development properties and real estate securities under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act (REDMA). The Authority is seeking feedback on proposed…
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Program highlights are now posted on the Asset Management BC website for the 2022 AMBC Conference, “People, Places and Purpose: Building Resilient Communities Through Sustainable Service Delivery".
The event will be held at the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport…
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The Province has now provided an addendum with the outstanding responses to resolutions endorsed at the 2021 Convention and to the referred resolutions endorsed by the UBCM Executive. These responses will be shared with a letter to each sponsor local government.
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The Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting on November 1, 2022. Local governments wishing to suggest discussion items related to the agreement under which the RCMP provides local police services to BC are asked to submit input to Bhar Sihota…
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Infrastructure Canada invites BC local governments to participate in a virtual consultation session on the Permanent Transit Fund. Interested participants, both elected and staff, may submit their names to UBCM to be included. The session is scheduled for Wednesday,…