Marijuana Survey Results; Oceans Protection Plan; Funding Update

Analysis of Marijuana Survey

UBCM has completed its analysis of local government feedback to a survey on marijuana legalization and regulation. The responses indicate a need for meaningful provincial consultation with local governments, as well as concern regarding the potential download of duties from federal and provincial orders of government onto local governments. Read more

Resolutions Deadline June 30

The annual resolutions cycle is the main forum for UBCM policy-making, providing an opportunity for member local governments and member First Nations to express concerns, share experiences and develop united positions. Area associations considered a number of resolutions from BC local governments at their spring meetings. UBCM has received the resolutions endorsed by area associations, and will include them in the resolutions process for the 2017 UBCM Annual Convention. Read more

Oceans Protection Plan Initiatives Announced

The federal government made a series of announcements on May 31 rolling out initiatives under the Oceans Protection Plan that address small high priority abandoned vessels, the establishment of new Coast Guard Infrastructure, and the creation of a Coastal Restoration Fund. Read more

Funding & Resources Update

Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs or resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations. Read more

June 7, 2017