The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released a discussion paper on the Public Interest Bonding Strategy. The objective of the Strategy is to ensure that owners of industrial projects pay the full costs of environmental clean-up and remediation, even if…
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Applications are now being accepted for UBCM’s 2022 Community Excellence Awards. The application deadline is May 20, 2022. The awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects or programs that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local…
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A new, free online learning opportunity is now available on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) - FOIPPA Foundations – to support learners in understanding their privacy and access obligations in BC.
This interactive course reflects…
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has re-opened the intake to for communities interested in participating in the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot (EI-RP).
The EI Regional Pilot is an initiative under the BC PNP that is aimed at…
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The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program provides a temporary pathway for displaced Ukrainians to enter Canada and remain for up to three years. The program provides visitor visas to an unlimited number of Ukrainians and their family with the option…
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UBCM is hosting a series of regional workshops across the province this spring. Each session will provide updates on the funding programs administered by UBCM along with current trends in Asset Management.
Programs highlighted in the workshops include the Canada Community…
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The RCMP has announced a salary increase of 1.75% for each year from 2017-2023 for Commissioned Officers, who are not included as part of the RCMP collective agreement. The salary increase, which came into effect on April 1, 2022, also includes payments retroactive to 2017, when…
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UBCM is now accepting clinic and workshop applications for the 2022 Convention in Whistler. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines in the Session Proposal Process, and submit a proposal using the online form. The deadline for submissions is…
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In August 2021, RCMP reservists and members below the rank of inspector ratified a six-year collective agreement with the Government of Canada. While most of the subsequent focus has been on the new compensation framework and retroactive payments, the agreement will also see…
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EMBC has advised that it’s re-engaging its partners on the modernization of BC’s emergency management legislation. This follows a year in which efforts were paused as a result of various extreme weather events, including wildfires, floods and a summer heat wave. Local…