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Advocacy Days at the Legislature
UBCM's Executive was in Victoria last week to raise awareness of key policy priorities. Over two days, Executive members met with 55 MLAs from all parties, including Premier John Horgan, 10 ministers, the leader of the Official Opposition, and both caucus chairs. Meetings focused on affordable housing, infrastructure investments, and mental health and substance abuse.
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Federal Budget 2018
The federal Budget tabled yesterday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau addressed a broad range of issues that impact local governments in British Columbia. Budget 2018 outlines the funding arrangement for cannabis taxation, and includes spending on rental housing, small craft harbours, the opioid crisis, community-level crime prevention and enforcement efforts, and gender equity.
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Homes for BC
As part of its February 20 budget, the Provincial Government released
a comprehensive 30-point plan for housing affordability that substantially addresses numerous recommendations within UBCM's housing report, A Home For Everyone: A Housing Strategy for British Columbians. Overall, the province's plan provides for significant new investments, policy and legislative changes to support affordability in BC.
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Flood and Wildfire Review Engagement
The BC Flood and Wildfire Review is actively engaging with individuals, stakeholder organizations, and government and First Nations leaders and officials. Online and written submissions are being accepted until March 16, 2018.
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Mayors' Caucus in Squamish
The Mayors' Caucus is scheduled twice a year, and this March will take place in Squamish, BC from March 14-16, 2018. The Caucus provides a forum for BC Mayors to engage in peer discussions and to discuss interests of concern.
Registration and program information are available online.
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