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New Funding for Emergency Preparedness
UBCM will be administering a new funding program to enhance the resiliency of local governments and their residents in responding to emergencies. The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund was announced as part of an $80 million announcement from the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure. Read more
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Input Sought for Marijuana Regulation
With federal legislation to legalize marijuana expected within the next month, and regulatory development to follow soon after, UBCM is seeking membership input regarding a new regulatory regime. Responses to the survey will be accepted until Friday, April 28, 2017. Read more
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UBCM-FCM Small Communities Travel Fund
UBCM administers a travel fund for local government leaders from small communities who are elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board (FCM) or appointed to one of its Standing Committees. The criteria for the fund have recently been updated. Local government leaders considering running for FCM board or a Standing Committee appointment are encouraged to review the new criteria. Read more
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New provincial qualification requirements for building and plumbing officials established in the Building Act came into force February 28, 2017. In addition, the Province has amended the Building Act General Regulation to add additional items to the unrestricted matters list. Read more
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Federal Legacy Infrastructure Funds
Infrastructure Canada has delivered $3.4 million in federal legacy infrastructure funding for distribution through the Gas Tax Fund in British Columbia. The Government of Canada committed to providing this transfer in Budget 2016. Read more
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Gas Tax Information Management System
UBCM has launched a new Program Information Management System (PIMS) to provide a single entry online portal for local governments for all Federal Gas Tax Fund related commitments with UBCM. Read more
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The Government of Canada has launched Flood Ready, a public awareness campaign that seeks to encourage Canadians to better understand flood risks and adopt measures to mitigate flooding. Flooding is currently one of the most frequent and costly natural disasters, and one that can severely disrupt the safety and economic stability of Canadian communities. Read more
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