Local Government in BC School Curriculum

Year
2011
Number
C39
Sponsor(s)
Cariboo RD

WHEREAS effective engagement of youth in local, provincial and federal governance structures and systems is critical to successful and effective democracy; AND WHEREAS the BC school curriculum does not include local government as a required component unlike other jurisdictions such as the Province of Alberta: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM lobby the provincial government to include education regarding BCs system of local government within the mandatory curriculum for grade 6 or 7 education.

Convention Decision
Not Admitted for Debate