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Since 2005 UBCM has participated in international projects that support local government development through missions in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia. With direction from UBCM Executive, UBCM is currently partnered with the Cambodian National League of Councils on a…
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UBCM has received legal counsel that Bill 45, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, is intended to, and may in fact, limit the ability of local governments to manage homeless encampments. Bill 45 will apply to local governments seeking court injunctions to remove or regulate…
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The Province has released its draft framework for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health, in keeping with a recommendation (2) from the Old Growth Strategic Review. The draft framework will help with conservation and managing ecosystem health and biodiversity by formalizing…
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The federal government released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement with an emphasis on housing announcements that include: $50 million in funding to support municipal enforcement of short-term rentals; new financing for rental construction; new funding for non-profit, co-op, and…
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Legislation (Bill 47) has been introduced that will allow the Province to establish minimum allowable height and density for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas. Local governments will be required to designate these areas near transit hubs and consider applicable guidelines…
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The Province has introduced legislation that will substantially change the framework used by local governments to pay for infrastructure and community amenities related to new development. The legislation is largely in alignment with UBCM resolutions and policy, but also creates…
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Legislation Overview
On November 6, the Province of BC introduced legislation under Bill 45, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, that will apply to local governments who seek court injunctions to remove or regulate homeless encampments. These amendments will have significant…
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Local government staff and elected officials are invited to attend a webinar examining GIS data standards that will need to be met by local governments as part of the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911) services. The webinar will take place on November 27, 10 – 11:30 am…
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The Province has introduced legislation that will bring about sweeping changes to the local planning framework through new requirements to allow increased density in areas currently zoned for single-family or duplex use. The legislation will also change housing needs reporting…
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Two opportunities for elected officials to participate in climate action leaning are coming up. One focuses on energy decarbonization, and a second five-webinar series is designed to support elected leaders in taking a leadership role in climate action. Both are hosted by the BC…