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The 2022 Convention Program PDF is available to download here. The full program will not be printed. It will be made available on the Event App and website.

The 2022 Convention Pocket Program will be handed out onsite at the Convention. You can download the Pocket Program for reference here.

Program at a Glance is below, and is subject to change. Last updated on August 26, 2022.

All times below are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Monday, September 12
7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Registration
8:00 am - 4:15 pm	UBCM Agricultural Study Tour
9:00 am - 12:00 pm	Study Sessions: Investigating Public Safety Reform Housing Futures, Housing Solutions Learnings from the Lytton Fire: Preventing Future Wildfire Disasters
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Study Sessions: Inclusive Local Governance = Diverse Voices at the Table Decriminalization and Harm Reduction: Key Considerations for Local Governments Reconciliation in Action
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Electoral Area Directors' Meet & Greet
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm	The BC Professional Fire Fighters' Association Reception Mount Currie Ballroom, Hilton Hotel

Tuesday, September 13
7:00 am - 8:30 am	Clinics Continental Breakfast
7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Registration
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Clinics Strengthening Responsible Conduct BC Public Libraries: To Infinity and Beyond Development of B.C.'s Hydrogen Sector BC's Economic Plan: A Plan for Today, A Vision for Tomorrow Local Grown Solutions to Homelessness and Addiction
8:45 am - 11:45 am	Electoral Area Directors' Forum Small Talk Forum Mid-Sized Communities Forum Large Urban Communities Forum
11:45 am - 1:15 pm	Forum Lunches
1:30 pm - 3:15 pm	Plenary Session Re-envisioning Health Care in BC
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Provincial Policy Sessions CleanBC Local Government Climate Action Program Developing an Old Growth Strategy for British Columbia Connectivity Readiness for Communities Reimagining Tourism in BC
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Municipal Insurance Association - Voting Member Orientation
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Municipal Insurance Association AGM
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm	Municipal Finance Authority Semi-Annual Meeting
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm	UBCM Community Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Welcome Reception

Wednesday, September 14
7:00 am - 4:00 pm	Registration
7:00 am - 8:30 am	Delegates' Continental Breakfast
7:30 am - 8:15 am	Clinics Local Government's Role in BC's Mental Health Crisis Youth Climate Corps Renewable Energy and Local Economic Development Exploring Immigration Solutions for Community Economic Challenges Advancing the TRC Calls to Action
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Convention Opening Session
9:00 am - 9:20 am	Annual Meeting
9:20 am - 9:25 am	First Report of the Nominating Committee
9:25 am - 10:25 am	Keynote Address: Althia Raj
10:25 am - 10:40 am	Address by the Leader of the Green Party
10:40 am - 11:55 am	Principal Policy Session: Resolutions
11:55 am - 12:00 pm	Nominations from the Floor for Table Officer Positions
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Area Association Lunches
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Address by the Minister of Municipal Affairs
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm	Candidate Speeches (as necessary)
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm	Election of Table Officers (opens as necessary)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm	Cabinet Town Halls Housing Emergency Preparedness Stronger Public Services
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm	Presentation of 2022 Energy & Climate Action Awards
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	BC Government Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Paper Excellence Canada Reception
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm	Canadian Union of Public Employees British Columbia Reception

Thursday, September 15
7:00 am - 8:30 am	Delegates' Continental Breakfast
7:30 am - 8:15 am	Clinics National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Archaeological Resources Management and Available Tools Airports - Critical Social-Economic Drivers for Communities The Predicting and Alerting for Coastal Flooding Project Food Systems. Climate Action. Local Government.
8:00 am - 4:00 pm	Registration
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Election of Table Officers
8:30 am - 8:35 am	Second Report of the Nominating Committee for Executive positions
8:35 am - 8:55 am	Address by Leader of the Opposition
8:55 am - 11:30 am	Resolutions Session Continues
11:30 am - 11:35 am	Nominations from the Floor for Executive positions
11:35 am - 12:00 pm	Candidates' Speeches
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Delegates' Lunch Presentation of Long-Service Awards
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Workshops Ensuring Local Government Financial Resiliency - Update on the UBCM / Province MOU Modernizing B.C.'s Emergency Management Legislation Community Child Care Creation in BC Role of Local Governments in Supporting Seniors Lessons from an Atmospheric River: Insights for Local Governments
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Election of Remaining Executive Positions (as necessary)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	UBCM Banquet Reception
7:30 pm	Annual Banquet Presentation of Life Memberships

Friday, September 16
7:00 am - 8:30 am	Delegates' Buffet Breakfast sponsored by BC Dairy and BC's supply managed commodities
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Election for Executive Positions continues
8:00 am - 10:45 am	Report on Resolutions Received after the Deadline Resolutions Session Continues
10:45 am - 11:00 am	Installation of President Elect Port of Vancouver Alaska Cruise Prize Draw*
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Address by the Premier
12:00 pm	Adjourn

*Only UBCM voting delegates are eligible and must be present to win. Voting delegates will be automatically entered.