In recent correspondence with UBCM, the Province has signalled its intention to add single-use fuel canisters, fire extinguishers and medical sharps to its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. However, the update will not include industrial, commercial and…
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Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations.
Most of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025-26 intakes are now open.
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UBCM Resolutions are an essential part of local government advocacy in BC. Each year hundreds of issues are raised for debate at the UBCM Convention. The volume is an indicator of the wide range of issues that communities deal with – but the sheer number poses some…
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Last week we published the UBCM 2025 Annual Report, in conjunction with the Resolutions Book. The Annual Report covers highlights from the year past, and the Resolutions Book includes the suggested priorities members will consider this September to form UBCM policy going forward…
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UBCM’s 2025 Convention will be held in Victoria September 22-26. Our annual report and resolutions that will be considered during the business session are now available.
UBCM members are advised a resolution (ER1) proposing to amend UBCM’s bylaws for the handling of…
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The Ministry of Infrastructure has launched an engagement portal to collect feedback on the implementation of the Infrastructure Projects Act. The deadline for feedback on the topic of ‘Provincially Significant Projects’ is September 30. Feedback on the ‘Qualified Professional…
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UBCM is seeking to appoint local government representatives from RCMP policed jurisdictions to the Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC). There are currently two vacancies to be filled by local government elected officials or staff members.
The Committee…
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The University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research has announced a webinar series examining alcohol policy in local governments. Registration is now open for the first two webinars in September.
This work is part of the Canadian Alcohol Policy…
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This spring, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with provincial government and BC RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements, and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Issues discussed at the…
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Funding streams under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund have been confirmed for the next three years and intakes will open soon for fall 2025 and winter 2026. Funding for CEPF is provided by the Province of BC and administered by UBCM.
Funding permitting, the following…