Current Priorities
The Community Economic Development Committee works to improve regional economic development opportunities for local governments. The Committee helps connect communities to opportunities, and advocates on issues and policies related to: the natural resource and technology sectors; arts, heritage and culture; tourism and outdoor recreation; agriculture and aquaculture; and internet connectivity. The Committee also advocates for greater provincial support for jobs and skills training and retraining.
Priorities of the Committee's 2025/26 Work Plan are: promoting the protection and effective use of industrial lands; ensuring local government interests are represented at the provincial and federal level with respect to nation building infrastructure projects; identifying opportunities to promote and support tourism; advocating for programs and other opportunities to develop and retain a skilled work force through training and education facilities in communities across BC; and recognizing the importance of the construction industry to BC’s economy and identify opportunities to work collaboratively with the industry and the Province.
The Committee will continue to engage and consult with the Province and federal government on resource management in BC recognizing the significant impacts to some communities.