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On April 25, 2023, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee 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 meeting…
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The provincial government is expected to table new emergency management legislation this fall. In anticipation of the pending legislation, the BC Association of Emergency Managers and BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness are hosting a series of webinars open…
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Last week, members of the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with Public Safety Canada to provide input towards the ongoing federal assessment of contract policing. The following article is a summary of issues raised by the Committee to Public Safety…
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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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Tuesday, September 19 is Forum Day at UBCM Convention. Whether you are an electoral area director, urban mayor, councillor from a small community, or from somewhere in- between, UBCM has the right forum for you. Help shape the agendas for this year's forums by emailing your…
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The 2024 intake of the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program has been announced. FireSmart will continue to support local governments and First Nations build wildfire resiliency in their communities, with some program design changes for 2024. Two webinars are…
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The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) is a suite of funding streams intended to enhance the resiliency of local governments, First Nations and communities in preparing for and responding to emergencies and climate-related risks. Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 intake…
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The national Contract Management Committee (CMC), of which UBCM is a member, has been advised that the RCMP’s second Collective Agreement could be finalized by the end of this year. Bargaining between the National Police Federation (NPF), representing RCMP members, and the…
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Earlier this year, the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) revised its timeline for the introduction of new emergency management legislation from spring 2023 to fall 2023. In the meantime, the Ministry will use the remaining time to discuss the…
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The Water Sustainability Act (WSA) was brought into force in 2016 to ensure a sustainable supply of fresh, clean water to meet the needs of BC residents. Under the WSA, current enforcement options include issuing violation tickets for minor offences, or issuing orders, and…