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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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In response to a Call for Nominations by UBCM’s Nominating Committee, the Nominating Committee Report has been prepared and is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their bios. Candidate videos will also be posted online…
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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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A reminder to all UBCM member elected officials: Monday July 31, 2023 at 4:00 pm, is the deadline to respond to the Call for Nominations to serve on the 2023-2024 UBCM Executive.
The Call for Nominations provides information about the positions open for nomination, the…