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Evidence-based Policy for BC's Affordability Crisis 
   
UBCM delegates heard wide ranging expert perspectives on how to tackle the province-wide housing affordability crisis during a Monday policy session.  Read More 
Community Emergency Preparedness & Response
   
In the immediate wake of this year's unprecedented wildfires and flooding, Electoral Area directors were provided with a "nuts-and-bolts" review of the collaborative roles played by the Province, local government and the Red Cross in responding to and recovering from disaster. Read More 
Moving Towards Zero Waste in BC
   
A clinic Tuesday explored resources for local governments to pursue zero waste. From the implementation of plastic bag bans to encouraging the construction industry to think upstream during procurement and purchasing, waste management was explored with an emphasis on reconsidering all steps in a product's life with the goal of reducing or eliminating waste. Read More 
Uncivil Civic Engagement

In a clinic Tuesday, presenter Kathleen Higgins highlighted recent legal issues aimed at addressing uncivil behaviour by members of the public. Ms. Higgins, partner with Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, noted that civic engagement has been on the rise at the local government level as citizens have a broader range of platforms with which to express their views on projects, policies, bylaws and other local matters. Read More 
Transit, Childcare Feature in Urban Forum
  
Delegates attending the Large Urban Communities Forum heard presentations on two key issues facing British Columbians: public transit and childcare. Read More 
Friday Resolutions Session Extended
 
The resolutions session on Friday will be extended by an additional half hour and will run from 8:00 - 10:45 am. Due to scheduling difficulties, a federal address will not be part of this year's Convention agenda. 
September 26, 2017


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