2020

Whereas between the years of 1999 and 2018, there have been 15 resolutions to UBCM from 11 local governments throughout BC, with 12 resolutions having been endorsed; And whereas Public Safety and Solicitor Generals community consultation process in 2018-2019 identified core and stable funding as the primary requirement for the success of restorative justice: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request core, stable provincial government funding of at least 50,000 per year to each provincially-recognized restorative justice program operating in BC for long-term professional administrative st

Whereas the provincial government has not reviewed and updated traffic fines since 1997, with the exception of excessive speed in 2010; And whereas the current traffic fines for speeding are not deterring drivers from exceeding speed limits on municipal and provincial roads: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the provincial government to thoroughly review traffic fines for speeding, with consideration towards adjusting fines in an effort to make driving above the speed limit less attractive for drivers in BC.

Whereas the federal government distributes gas tax funds to municipalities and electoral areas throughout Canada based on population; And whereas the provincial government allows gas tax funds to be used as a municipal or electoral area contribution towards some provincial grant applications: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM advocate with the provincial and federal governments that gas tax funds should not be considered stacking under all federal and provincial grant programs.