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…
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Our keynote speaker for 2023 Convention is John Herdman: an internationally renowned soccer coach, who has led Canada’s women's and men’s teams to record-breaking victories, and developed his own philosophy around how to organize the game.
Herdman is known for his leadership…
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The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings July 12-14. The meeting provided closure on a number of year-end matters, and established direction for the year ahead.
Highlights from the July 14 Executive meeting include:
Received a report on the President’s…
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Local governments who wish to provide feedback to the Province on potential provincial legislation to regulate the use of drugs in public spaces must submit comments by July 31. Download then email the written feedback form to Ministry staff. If possible, please send a copy of…
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UBCM staff will be available to discuss funding programs during Convention. Appointments are available with staff from the Canada Community-Building Fund and Local Government Program Services.
UBCM members are encouraged to book an appointment to meet UBCM staff and to…
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UBCM Executive and staff are saddened to hear of the passing of Merritt Councillor Claire Newman last week.
Claire was just six months into her first term as a councillor in Merritt, but had served as a councillor in Logan Lake for 14 years. She was on her way to pick up…