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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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Tuesday, September 19 is Forum Day at UBCM Convention. Whether you are an electoral area director, urban mayor, councillor from a small community, or from somewhere in- between, UBCM has the right forum for you. Help shape the agendas for this year's forums by emailing your…
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The 2024 intake of the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program has been announced. FireSmart will continue to support local governments and First Nations build wildfire resiliency in their communities, with some program design changes for 2024. Two webinars are…
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The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) is a suite of funding streams intended to enhance the resiliency of local governments, First Nations and communities in preparing for and responding to emergencies and climate-related risks. Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 intake…
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The national Contract Management Committee (CMC), of which UBCM is a member, has been advised that the RCMP’s second Collective Agreement could be finalized by the end of this year. Bargaining between the National Police Federation (NPF), representing RCMP members, and the…
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Earlier this year, the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) revised its timeline for the introduction of new emergency management legislation from spring 2023 to fall 2023. In the meantime, the Ministry will use the remaining time to discuss the…
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The Water Sustainability Act (WSA) was brought into force in 2016 to ensure a sustainable supply of fresh, clean water to meet the needs of BC residents. Under the WSA, current enforcement options include issuing violation tickets for minor offences, or issuing orders, and…
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The BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is undertaking policy work to support possible Fall 2023 legislation to regulate the use of drugs in certain public spaces. Local government elected officials and senior leadership staff are invited to participate in one of…
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UBCM is administering $60 million to support local preparedness for the implementation of Next Generation 911, and to provide funding to eligible recipients to support the transition of existing 911 services to NG911.
The funding is being delivered in five streams:
Base funding…
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UBCM has released a Status of Asset Management in BC report that summarizes results from a survey conducted among Canada Community-Building Fund recipients. Results show a significant improvement in understanding and planning for asset management among BC local governments,…