Articles about UBCM's annual Conventions.
UBCM Resolutions are an essential part of local government advocacy in BC. Each year hundreds of issues are raised for debate at the UBCM Convention. The volume is an indicator of the wide range of issues that communities deal with – but the sheer number poses some challenges. UBCM Executive is proposing a new framework to streamline the process.
UBCM’s 2025 Convention will be held in Victoria September 22-26. Our annual report and resolutions that will be considered during the business session are now available.
The Small Talk Forum unites the collective brainpower of communities with populations under 5,000, while the Electoral Area Director’s Forum explores the unique concerns and challenges facing electoral areas.
UBCM members are invited to submit topic suggestions for these forums by Friday, August 15.
The Tuesday Forums will look a little different this year for mid-sized and large urban communities. Traditionally the forums have been separated by community size, offering a space for local governments to discuss common issues.
Small Talk and the Electoral Area Director’s forums find value in this format, the nature of their size often posing unique issues to manage. Those forums will remain unchanged.
A memorial wall, honouring UBCM members, colleagues, and friends who have passed away this year, will be developed for 2025 Convention. If you know of an elected official in your area who passed away in the last 12 months, please get in touch with Zoë Ducklow by September 12, 2025 to ensure they are recognized.
Please include:
UBCM staff will be available to discuss funding programs during 2025 UBCM Convention. Local governments are invited to book appointments with staff from the Canada Community-Building Fund and/or Local Government Program Services.
UBCM members are encouraged to book an appointment to meet UBCM staff and to discuss:
Every year, we accept nominations for the Long Service Awards and Special Long Service Awards to recognize local government elected officials who have served 20, 25 and 35+ years. Awards are presented at the UBCM Annual Banquet at Convention.
Please complete the Long Service Awards nomination form by August 29, 2025 to ensure recognition of your local government colleagues.
A memorial wall, honouring UBCM members, colleagues, and friends who have passed away this year, will be developed for 2025 Convention. If you know of an elected official in your area who passed away in the last 12 months, please get in touch with Zoë Ducklow by September 12, 2025 to ensure they are recognized.
Our keynote speaker for the 2025 UBCM Convention is Marcy Grossman – a globally respected leader whose distinguished career in Canadian diplomacy has left an indelible mark on the international stage. Her leadership is instrumental in fostering peace, cooperation and mutual understanding across cultures and borders. Marcy is a pioneer in international business development. Her story will set the tone as she empowers, leads, and inspires us on the opening morning of Convention.
