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2017 Convention Event App
Check out UBCM's Convention app to view the program, networking events, sponsors, facility maps, and more. Download the app on your mobile device by searching "UBCM 2017" in your app store or view the app
online. Be sure to plan your week in the app and save sessions to your calendar.
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Canada-EU CETA Entering Provisional Application
The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into effect on September 21, 2017, under "provisional application". Provisional application means that the majority of the agreement will be in effect as of that date, including obligations that apply to municipalities, such as government procurement. CETA will be fully ratified once all member states complete their internal approval processes. To date, four member states have ratified (Denmark, Latvia, Croatia, and Spain).
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Age-friendly Communities Funding
With new funding from the Ministry of Health, local governments will again have the opportunity to apply for planning or project grants to support the creation of age-friendly communities in BC. Read More
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement
The
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) came into effect on July 1, 2017. The CFTA has not changed the obligations that apply to municipalities that existed under its predecessor agreement, the
Agreement on Internal Trade, and the current
New West Partnership Trade Agreement between BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
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Asset Management Training Subsidies
Training subsidies are available under the 2017 Asset Management Planning program. The subsidies will cover up to 50% of the registration fee for up to three staff per local government for eligible Asset Management BC training events. Read More
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Water Sustainability and the City Forum
Registration is now open for the Water Sustainability and the City Forum to be held in North Vancouver on October 18. The Forum
will bring together urban water professionals from across British Columbia to explore tools and strategies to address environmental and management challenges in urban watersheds. Read More
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Workshop with Daniel Burrus
Best-selling author Daniel Burrus, a leading futurist on global trends and innovation, will deliver a one-day workshop on October 25
th at the Cascade Casino Resort in Langley. This event, hosted by CivicInfo and Fraser Valley Regional District, is for public sector leaders seeking to thrive in the midst of disruption.
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