2025

Whereas the Fire Safety Act came into effect on August 1, 2024 and now requires local governments to appoint fire investigators inspectors across their jurisdictions but in particular for those areas that may not have fire protection or are challenging to access due to remoteness; And whereas local governments, particularly in rural and remote areas, face significant logistical and resource challenges and do not have staff or funding in place to do inspectionsinvestigations: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the provincial government, as stated in the recently released Fire Safe

Whereas local governments across British Columbia are experiencing challenges related to supportive housing and shelter facilities, including concerns about community safety, property maintenance, and local accountability; And whereas some supportive housing and shelter operators do not consistently engage with local governments or community stakeholders to address concerns, leading to negative impacts on surrounding neighborhoods: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia and BC Housing to require that all supportive housing and shelter operators enter into

Whereas the use of Recreational Vehicles RVs and Tiny homes as an alternative form of affordable housing has become a matter of national importance in the midst of a housing affordability crisis; and despite previously submitted UBCM resolutions addressing tiny homes a satisfactory outcome with respect to this issue has not been achieved; And whereas in March 2017, members from the modular construction council of the Canadian Home Builders Association CHBA drafted and submitted fourteen code change requests CCRs to the National Building Code to address the reality that some components and

Whereas increasing mental health and addiction issues amongst youth 18 - 28 years, combined with a lack of mental health and addictions resources and services, is a growing problem in local governments across British Columbia: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the provincial government to provide improved resourcing and facilities for youth mental health and addictions services throughout the province; And be it further resolved that the province report out on deliverables and results of expenditures on mental health and addictions supports for youth with an analysis of the effec

Whereas staffing shortages have led to the unavailability of licensed daycare and after-school care spots; And whereas childcare service provides the opportunity for youth employment and valuable skills development; And whereas youth already provide care for school-age children as leaders in summer camps, working as lifeguards, and other areas of demonstrated responsibility; And whereas childcare facilities are often located in or near high schools: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the provincial government to modify Section 29 of the Child Care Licensing Regulation to allow cer

Whereas people who are postpartum may experience pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence, pain, and prolapse, as a direct result of pregnancy and childbirth, which significantly impacts quality of life, mental health, long-term physical well-being and creates inequitable financial burdens; And whereas the Canadian Physiotherapy Association recognizes pelvic floor physiotherapy as an evidence-based, non-invasive treatment option that improves postpartum recovery; however, the lack of both equitable access to pelvic floor physiotherapy and education about the benefits contributes to