Consistent with the Prime Minister’s 2020 commitment to enhance transparency, accountability and trust in police, the RCMP is moving forward to equip its members with body worn cameras (BWC). Implementing BWCs will have financial impacts for local governments. UBCM has been…
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Proposed legislative amendments introduced on October 26, 2021, as part of Bill 26, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, provide local governments with new options to streamline development approvals processes.
The amendments will update the Local Government Act …
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The Government of BC introduced legislative amendments to the Community Charter, Vancouver Charter and Local Government Act that would require local governments to consider adopting or updating a Code of Conduct within 6 months after their first regular council or regional…
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Local governments are invited to complete a brief survey to indicate awareness and use of rail proximity guidelines. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) are preparing to update the guidelines for 2023, and are seeking input…
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On July 20 and August 30, 2021, the RCMP Local Government Contract Management Committee met with provincial and RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the RCMP contract and policing in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at the meeting are summarized in this…
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Local government input is being sought as the Province moves forward with forest policy changes as outlined in the Modernizing Forest Policy in BC Intentions Paper. The upcoming fall sessions are part two of three phases of engagement. The first phase was held over the…
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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 Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions is hosting a webinar for local elected officials and staff on the decriminalization of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use. Ministry staff will provide an overview of decriminalization and offer an opportunity for…
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With the passing of the Accessible BC Act, the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction is seeking feedback regarding which organizations within the public sector and quasi-public sector the Act should apply to. Interested parties can still provide feedback…
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Applications for Phase 3 of the First Nation-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) are now being accepted. This program supports neighbouring First Nations and municipalities to develop capacity to and implement long-term joint planning for community…