2025

Whereas the larger, higher energy and displacement waves created by wake surfing have been recognized to be a threat to lake health and the health of the surrounding ecosystem i.e.

Whereas the BC Recycling Regulation does not include Industrial, Commercial and Institutional ICI recycling in requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility programs, and therefore recyclables from these sectors are not accepted in the Recycle BC system or other stewardship programs; And whereas packaging and paper products utilized in the ICI sectors form a significant proportion of recyclable materials in our communities, and continue to result in significant collection and recycling costs borne by local governments, and recyclable materials potentially being destined for landfills:

Whereas the BC Conservation Officer Service is responsible for public safety focused on natural resource law enforcement and human wildlife conflicts prevention; And whereas underfunding and understaffing has an ongoing negative impact on the ability of the BC Conservation Officer Service to meet the needs of the communities served; And whereas continued reductions to conservation officers in the field results in the inability to adequately monitor and enforce activities throughout large management units: Therefore be it resolved that the provincial government be requested to review its

Whereas repeat offenders, particularly those involved in property crimes, pose a significant threat to community safety and well-being, contributing to increased fear, financial loss, and a decline in community trust; And whereas current measures, including sentencing and bail provisions, have proven insufficient in deterring repeat offenders and ensuring public safety, necessitating stronger sentencing guidelines and reforms to prevent high-risk individuals from reoffending while awaiting trial: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the provincial government to implement stronger sente

Whereas homelessness is a complex and multifaceted challenge that affects communities across BC; And whereas the lack of a coordinated regional strategy and insufficient resources worsen this issue, leaving many vulnerable populations without adequate housing, and shelter, and as a result, many are forced to leave their home communities to seek these basic services that are available in other communities: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM advocate to the provincial government to coordinate a regional approach to homelessness by increasing funding and resources to support housing, and she

Whereas income tax on secondary suites and in-home rentals serves as a financial barrier for homeowners, discouraging them from making these spaces available for long-term rental and adding unnecessary administrative burdens; And whereas removing this tax would incentivize homeowners to offer more long-term rental housing, alleviating rental shortages and reducing reliance on short-term rentals, thereby increasing housing stability in communities: Therefore be it resolved that the UBCM petition the federal and provincial governments to eliminate income tax on secondary suites and in-home

Whereas home retrofits are essential for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and increasing climate resilience, especially in rural communities facing extreme weather and energy poverty; And whereas rural contractors face financial and administrative barriers in the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program ESP for low to medium income qualified households, reducing program participation and limiting access to retrofits: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the Province of British Columbia, local governments and industry stakeholders to improve support for rural contr

Whereas the provincial Speculation and Vacancy Tax was introduced to address housing affordability in communities facing housing challenges by discouraging property speculation and vacant homes; And whereas each community experiences unique housing challenges, including a limited rental market, housing affordability, seasonal property use, and the economic reliance on part-time residents, which makes a one size fits all model inappropriate in many of our communities: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM petition the provincial government to ensure all local governments have the authority to

Whereas British Columbia has a housing affordability crisis that is impacting every local government in the province, with the BC government recognizing that local governments are on the front lines of the housing crisis and are positioned to help advance the development of new homes and that communities need solutions that work for them; And whereas local governments that wholly own local government housing corporations as their chosen community solution for creating more affordable housing are subject to the provincial Property Transfer Tax PTT on acquired property, including land donate

Whereas residents in high-risk areas of British Columbia increasingly struggle to secure affordable home insurance as a result of more frequent and severe natural disasters driven by climate change, contributing to financial hardship, widening economic inequality, and undermining community stability; And whereas cooperative models such as the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia MIABC have proven the effectiveness of member-owned solutions in filling the gaps left by private insurers: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the Province of British Columbia to establish