Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and Vanderhoof Councillor Brian Frenkel introduced an initiative for local governments, Local Leaders for Mental Health (LLMH), to UBCM convention delegates earlier today. They were joined by Kim Mackenzie, Policy Director with the Canadian Mental…
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The current state of B.C.’s health care system was the focus of the plenary policy session at UBCM earlier today. Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, was joined by a panel drawn from healthcare professions and local government. The session ran as local government leaders…
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A study session Monday provided delegates with a powerful and meaningful discussion on the ongoing work by community leaders advancing initiatives supporting more inclusive and diverse local governments.
MLA Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, provided…
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Three island mayors from diverse communities – Victoria, Port Alberni and Duncan – shared stories of their successes in setting up transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness.
Mayor Lisa Helps from the City of Victoria reviewed how the City worked with organizations…
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A study session Monday at UBCM’s Convention explored how municipalities and regional districts can advance reconciliation with neighbouring indigenous communities through meaningful action. The presentation also included two provincial updates on the implementation of the…
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Delegates at the UBCM heard a call for higher standards of conduct to ensure that Councils and Boards increasingly reflect the diversity of local communities, during a clinic earlier today. “I have spoken with far too many people – women, and marginalized persons – who…
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Delegates are advised that due to a remote system failure, electronic voting will not be available this year. Voting during resolution sessions will take place by raising voting cards provided at the time of registration. In the event of close votes, the Chair will call for a…
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Approaches to public safety reform in BC, featuring the April 2022 report Transforming Policing and Community Safety in BC, were discussed during a policy session at the 2022 Convention. The Chair and Deputy-Chair of the all-party Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act…
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Wildfire is “inevitable, appropriate and essential” stated Dr. Jack Cohen, retired Research Scientist from US Forest Service, at a UBCM Convention study session on lessons learned from the 2021 Lytton fire. Cohen asked delegates to consider how we can prepare now to ensure that…
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Local government leaders from across the province shared experiences in addressing housing shortages at a UBCM study session earlier today. Mayor Mike Hurley of the City of Burnaby told delegates that supply alone will not solve everything and that it is “the wrong idea that…