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…
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UBCM President Cori Ramsay and Vice President Jenna Stoner appeared today before the Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ Bills to stress that Bill M 216 Professional Reliance Act is fundamentally flawed and should not proceed further. UBCM’s…
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Five years after a devastating wildfire destroyed 90 per cent of the Village of Lytton, the Office of the Auditor General has released its review of the Province’s role in the recovery efforts. A key finding is the lack of local government capacity and funding to address large-…
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UBCM and the Province have a joint working group focused on developing a framework for engaging local governments in Province-First Nations negotiations. At a joint session during the 2025 UBCM Convention, the working group solicited feedback to shape its work. An update from…