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Transport Canada is presenting an information session for local governments on key points to consider when applying for funding through the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP). The session will also touch on the requirements of the Rail Safety Grade Crossings Regulations (GCR…
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The BC Rent Bank has released its 2021-2022 Impact Report, detailing how rent banks have
improved housing stability for renters, in partnership with wide-ranging partners including local governments. The BC Rent Bank was established in 2019 as a pilot project with a three-year…
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Asset Management BC is delivering a workshop focused on the environmental influences on asset management in BC. The session, entitled Natural Capital, will be led by AMBC’s Doug Allin, CAO of the Township of Spallumcheen.
The workshop runs 9:30am-Noon Thursday, June 16th, and is…
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A Call for Nominations has been issued for local elected officials wishing to serve on the 2022-2023 UBCM Executive. The deadline for advance nominations is Friday, July 29, 2022, at 4:00 pm.
The Call for Nominations provides information about the positions open for nomination,…
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UBCM is now accepting clinic and workshop applications for the 2022 Convention in Whistler. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines in the Session Proposal Process, and submit a proposal using the online form. The deadline for submissions is…
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Members are reminded that Thursday, June 30 is the deadline to submit a resolution to UBCM for consideration at Convention. Please ensure the resolution has been endorsed by your Council or Board and submit it, along with any background information, to Jamee Justason,…
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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.
Canada Community-Building Fund
Strategic Priorities Fund - The Strategic Priorities Fund is an…
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The UBCM Executive held its quarterly committee and board meetings in Victoria from May 18-20 in conjunction with 2022 Advocacy Days. A full slate of Committee meetings was held and Executive members welcomed a delegation from the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honourable…
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With the return to an in-person Convention for 2022, UBCM’s Resolutions Committee has reflected on learnings from the two virtual resolution sessions in 2020 and 2021 and has identified several changes that will be retained for this year’s Convention.
The Resolutions…
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Last week, representatives from UBCM and more than 70 local governments met with Public Safety Canada to discuss the RCMP Collective Agreement and the issue of retroactive costs. Local governments outlined impacts and concerns while reiterating a request that the federal…