Policy Areas
Economic Development & Local Governments
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Evaluating the Economic Development Role of BC Local Governments [PDF - 1.4 MB]Summary Report: UBCM Economic Development Survey of Local Governments [PDF - 1.7 MB]
In a 2004 survey on local government priorities,…
UBCM co-chairs the Emergency Medical Assistants Education Fund (EMAEF), which was established by BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) in 2007 to support the education of emergency medical assistants in BC.
UBCM co-chairs the Advisory Committee, which approves criteria for…
UBCM monitors and engages on a variety of emergency management issues through various working groups and in consultation with provincial and federal stakeholders.
UBCM was invited to participate in a provincial working group on energy efficiency requirements for large and complex buildings ("Part 3" buildings in the BC Building Code). This working group brings together local governments, industry and the Province to explore energy…
This page lists UBCM's active engagement with external committees, and UBCM working groups related to community safety.
Overview
UBCM appoints local government elected officials and senior staff members to provide local government perspectives on issues that significantly…
UBCM Housing Strategy
In August 2016, UBCM established a Special Committee on Housing to identify ways to make housing more affordable for people who live, work and contribute to BC’s communities. The Committee considered potential federal and provincial actions and supports, in…
The Province has announced a new interim business property tax relief program to provide an optional tool that would allow municipalities to address the escalating property values experienced by some small businesses and non-profits. The interim program provides an alternative…
UBCM represents local government on the Advisory Committee for the proposed provincial Land Based Spills Preparedness and Response Strategy. Building on this, UBCM has undertaken ongoing advocacy regarding the issue. Some of the significant advocacy work is referenced below.…
UBCM works with the Province, through the Local Government Working Group on Liquor Policy, to hear concerns and feedback, and in the development of liquor policy.
The RCMP Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) is a forum for consultation, analysis and communication between local government and the Province regarding the management of the Agreement under which the RCMP provide local police services in BC. The Committee…