Trade, Investment Labour Mobility Agreement Between BC Alberta

WHEREAS the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement between BC and Alberta will have a significant effect on local government: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities review the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement between BC and Alberta and consult with the provincial government and local government with the intent of making required changes, or exempting municipalities from the agreement, or at the least making the required changes; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities urgently request that the Premier of British Columbia negotiate, with the Government of Alberta, a suspension of the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement until full consultations can be completed with all local governments and other affected bodies.