Prompt payment for construction sector
The Ministry of Attorney General in BC is developing a proposal regarding prompt payment in the construction sector.
In-person events and webinars hosted by UBCM or partners that are of interest to members.
Events & Webinars
Local Government Awareness Week: May 11 – 17, 2025
Local Government Awareness Week starts on Sunday, May 11 and runs through to Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Given that infrastructure is such a significant part of local government service delivery but is often underappreciated or overlooked by the public, infrastructure is the theme for the week. Local governments are invited to tell the infrastructure story of their community or region, and the steps that are being taken to ensure sustainable service delivery.
Webinar: BC Wildfire Service open fire prohibitions
UBCM and BC Wildfire Service staff are hosting a webinar on May 7, 1:30pm to discuss 2025 updates to the BC Wildfire Service prohibitions. These prohibitions, commonly referred to as “fire bans,” are designed to limit the risk of wildfires and address public safety concerns during fire season. During the webinar, BC Wildfire Service staff will review updated language to the prohibitions, discuss the implications for local governments, and hold a question and answer session.
Canada Community-Building Fund regional workshops
UBCM is hosting a series of workshops for members to learn more about the Canada Community-Building Fund in BC. These sessions will be of particular interest to senior staff and staff involved in grant program management, project management, and/or asset management. There is no cost to attend; pre-registration is required.
B.C. Flood Strategy engagement sessions
Following last year’s release of the B.C. Flood Strategy, the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) is hosting two unique half-day virtual engagement sessions regarding flood policy guidance. Interested First Nations and local governments are asked to register by 5:00 p.m. on March 17th.
2025 RD Chair & CAO Forum
Get Ready for the UBCM Regional District Chair/CAO Forum! Topic suggestions for the RD Chair & CAO Forum Breakout sessions now being accepted. The deadline for hotel reservations is March 20th.
Webinar: Cybersecurity and NG911
Local government staff and elected officials are invited a webinar about Next Generation 911 Cybersecurity on March 19, 2025, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Presenters from the Ministry of Citizens’ Services will explore how cybersecurity best practices will be utilized in making a safe and secure switch to NG911, and why cybersecurity needs to be at the forefront of NG911 implementation.
Registration is now open: 2025 RD Chair & CAO Forum
Registration for the 2025 Regional District Chair & CAO Forum is now open. The Forum will take place April 22 – 23 at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC.
The $105 registration fee includes coffee breaks on April 22, and breakfast and lunch on April 23.
Please register by Friday, April 11.
2025 Electoral Area Directors Forum: Final Agenda
The agenda for the Electoral Area Directors Forum has been finalized. Topics include updates to the Canada Community-Building Fund, Next Generation 911 and disaster recovery, and open microphone time.
Former ministers to provide advice on engaging with the province
Delegates attending this year’s LGLA Forum will hear from three former cabinet ministers on how to best engage with the Province on local issues. Carole James (past Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier), Terry Lake (past Minister of Health) and Mike Bernier (past Minister of Education) will share their thoughts during the panel“Engaging with the Province: Observations from the Balcony.”