The Province has made changes to the Residential Tenancy Regulation to allow landlords who are required to provide certain types of affordable rental units under a local government housing agreement to end the tenancy of a tenant who no longer qualifies to rent the unit. These…
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FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (FCFS) program applicants are reminded of the April 30, 2026 deadline for the submission of application materials. This includes:
2026 Winter/Spring Closed Intake for application-based funding: applicants are required to submit their…
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UBCM is undertaking a governance review focused on the composition of the Executive board, in response to recent questions raised from members about representation on the Executive board, and to address a 2024 resolution (NEB14-2024) which proposes changing UBCM's name to be…
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As local governments are preparing annual budgets, they should be aware that the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) has not been renewed in the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions 2026/27 service plan. This program has provided funding for local climate…
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Last month, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with provincial government and B.C. RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements (MPUAs), and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Issues discussed at…
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UBCM is pleased with the Province’s decision to rescind Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act. We are also grateful to all of the local governments and professional organizations that took the time to share comments on the potential impacts of this Bill.
Local governments are…
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The Province has introduced legislation that would establish a standard Code of Conduct for elected officials in BC. UBCM members have endorsed several resolutions calling for additional resources to support responsible conduct, including a mandatory Code of Conduct. The…
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The Province is seeking feedback from local governments on ride-hailing and passenger transportation regulations in BC. Senior or technical staff from local governments who are interested in contributing to a review of the regulations are invited to contact the Ministry of…
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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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The Ministry of Forests has released a Technical Policy Paper on the evolution of proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA). This paper reflects the next phase of engagement on proposed changes to the HCA as the Province moves towards legislative amendments in fall…