Opportunities for members to give feedback, have input, participate in advisory groups, and more.
The B.C. Road Safety Strategy Steering Committee is inviting local governments to participate in virtual engagement sessions regarding the upcoming B.C. Road Safety Strategy 2030. Formal invitations have been distributed to all local governments, providing details on session dates, registration and how to submit feedback.
Consultation is now under way to develop the regulations and policies to implement the Construction Prompt Payment Act (CPPA), starting with a Discussion Paper. The Act aims to ensure contractors and subcontractors will be paid on time for future construction projects.
UBCM is undertaking a governance review focused on the composition of the Executive board, in response to recent questions raised from members about representation on the Executive board, and to address a 2024 resolution (NEB14-2024) which proposes changing UBCM's name to be more inclusive of the diversity of local government types in British Columbia.
There will be several opportunities for engagement and feedback. The first is an online survey for local elected officials. The survey seeks member feedback on:
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 Transportation and Transit (MOTT) to express interest.
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 the working group now available.
The webinar with Ministry of Forests staff to update UBCM members on proposed legislative changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 2, 9:00 – 10:30 am.
UPDATE as of March 18: This webinar has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 2, 9:00 - 10:30 am. Those registered for March 20 have automatically been registered for April 2. The same registration link will be used.
As part of the ongoing Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) review, the Environmental Assessment Office is proposing an expedited pathway for Provincially designated projects under the Infrastructure Projects Act. The proposal is intended to support the Province’s broader effort to streamline approvals for natural resource and infrastructure projects, with implications for local government roles and community engagement.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit is considering changes to the BC Motor Vehicle Act to improve transportation safety and affordability, and is inviting local governments to participate in an informal working group.
Priority areas include:
Local governments and UBCM First Nations members are invited to attend a virtual town hall hosted by the Honourable Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, and the Honourable Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests on Tuesday, February 3, from 1–2 pm, PST. The Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat (part of the Office of the Premier) has emailed invitations, including a registration link, directly to UBCM members.