The Province has provided an update on the use of RCMP policing resources to address the ongoing wildfire situation in BC. Notably, local RCMP detachments in BC may be asked to redeploy officers to assist with wildfire response.
On August 18, 2023, the Province declared a state…
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UBCM’s 2023 Annual Report is now available. The Annual Report highlights the work undertaken by UBCM on behalf of its members over the past year. In addition to summaries of Executive and Committee accomplishments, the Report provides information on member programs and…
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The 2023 UBCM Resolutions book is now available. In total, 205 resolutions are being conveyed for consideration by the membership, including one Extraordinary Resolution (ER) and two Special Resolutions (SR).
The resolutions, which are indexed by both…
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Child minding services will be available to elected officials of the membership during daytime programming at the UBCM Convention. To register, please complete the Childminding Registration Package from the Child Care Program page and return it to Raisa Jose by Friday…
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The Province is seeking local government feedback to inform its review of the BC licence cap policy, which pertains to the number of private cannabis store licences that any company, person, or group of persons can have an interest in. Local governments interested in providing…
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On July 4, 2023, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with provincial government and RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreement, and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at the…
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The Province has informed UBCM that there may be retroactive cost impacts for property owners in municipalities with populations under 5,000 and in unincorporated areas as a result of the first RCMP Collective Agreement. Once the Police Tax rate has been determined, more…
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The Province is currently conducting stakeholder engagement regarding the temporary relocation of liquor stores in B.C., and whether there is support for providing this option to liquor retailers. Interested local governments have until September 29, 2023, to submit feedback in…
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UBCM membership submits 200 resolutions to be considered at Convention each year, on average. While the high number shows strong engagement from members, the large volume can impact debate on the floor and follow-up advocacy with the Province. A review of UBCM’s resolution…
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Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events, and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations.
Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding…