2021 Convention Long Program
Please note this program is subject to change and was updated on September 16, 2021.
A full version is available to view, as well as to print.
All times below are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Time Session 1:30PM – 2:30PM Municipal Finance Authority Semi-Annual Meeting 3:30PM – 4:30PM Municipal Insurance Association AGM 6:00PM – 8:00PM *Registration for both MFA and MIA events are done separately through their own organizations.
Time Session All Day Virtual Delegates Lounge Live 8:30AM – 4:00PM Virtual UBCM Tradeshow 9:00AM – 4:00PM Pre-Recorded Candidate Speeches Available 9:00AM – 9:30AM Convention Opening Session
- Welcome from local First Nations
- Welcome from Host Community
- Address by Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
- President's Address: Interview with Councillor Brian Frenkel
9:30AM – 9:50AM
Annual Meeting- Adoption of Conference Rules and Procedures
- Adoption of Minutes of 2020 Convention
- Annual Report
- Question-and-Answer Period
- Adoption of Financial Statements
- Appointment of Auditors
9:50AM – 10:00AM Report of the Nominating Committee 10:00AM – 10:30AM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 10:30AM Election for Executive Positions Open 10:30AM – 11:00AM Address by the Minister of Municipal Affairs 11:00AM – 11:10AM Address by the FCM President 11:10AM – 11:50AM Community Excellence Awards 11:50AM - 12:05PM Bhangra Dance Break: Featuring Gurdeep Pandher 12:00PM – 1:00PM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 1:00PM – 2:30PM Plenary Session: Pathways to Truth and Reconciliation featuring the Honourable Murray Sinclair
Click Here2:30PM – 2:45PM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 2:45PM – 4:00PM Primer on Climate Action and Municipal Pension Plan
Ensuring Local Government Financial ResiliencyTime Session All Day Virtual Delegates Lounge Live 8:30AM – 4:00PM Virtual UBCM Tradeshow 9:00AM – 12:00PM Pre-Recorded Candidate Speeches Available 9:00AM – 12:00PM Resolutions 12:00PM Election for Executive Positions Close 12:00PM – 1:00PM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 1:00PM – 1:20PM Address by Leader of the Opposition 1:20PM – 2:35PM Concurrent Workshops Housing Prospects, Trends & Key Issues
Meeting the Need: Shared RD Services2:35PM - 3:00PM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 3:00 - 4:15PM Concurrent Workshops Tourism Recovery Through Collaboration
Global Warning: Lessons from the 2021 Heat WaveTime Session All Day Virtual Delegates Lounge Live 8:30AM – 4:00PM Virtual UBCM Tradeshow 9:00AM – 12:00PM Resolutions 12:00PM – 1:00PM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 1:00PM – 2:00PM Keynote Address: Rick Mercer 2:00PM – 2:30PM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 2:30PM – 2:45PM Address by the Leader of the Green Party 2:45PM – 4:00PM Concurrent Workshops Modernizing Forest Policy in BC
Is Your Local Government Safe From a Cybersecurity Attack?Time Session All Day Virtual Delegates Lounge Live 8:30AM – 12:15PM Virtual UBCM Tradeshow 9:30AM – 10:45AM Concurrent Cabinet Town Halls
Supporting Resilient Communities
Planning and Building for Growth Session
A Stronger BC for Everyone10:45AM – 11:00AM Delegate Break - Join Exhibitors LIVE in the Tradeshow 11:00AM – 11:10AM Installation of President Elect 11:10AM - 11:15AM Port of Vancouver Prize Draw* 11:15AM – 12:15PM Address by the Premier 12:15PM Adjourn *Only UBCM voting delegates are eligible to enter the draw for the Port of Vancouver Prize. All registered voting members will be entered. Members must be logged into the Convention platform to win.