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Federal Budget: Gas Tax Fund Doubled for a Year
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the 2019 budget in the House of Commons yesterday. Local governments in British Columbia will see an immediate benefit from a top up transfer of $2.2 billion to the Federal Gas Tax Fund for the coming year. This one-time transfer will provide an estimated $280 million in additional funding to local governments in B.C. Other highlights of interest to local government include the following Read more
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Rules for Reporting Minor Crashes Amended
The provincial government has amended its rules around mandatory police reporting of minor collisions. This move responds to a resolution (B83) endorsed by the UBCM membership at the 2017 convention. The updated Motor Vehicle Act Regulations increase the mandatory reporting threshold for property-damage-only (PDO) collisions from $1,000 to $10,000. Read more
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New Funding to Support Reconciliation
The Urban Communities Partnering for Reconciliation pilot program is now accepting applications from local governments and eligible Indigenous societies. The application deadline is May 24, 2019. Read more
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Wood Frame Building Code Changes
The Province has announced the early adoption of building code changes to enable the construction of 12 storey wood buildings, up from the current allowance of 6 storeys. Read more
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Mayors Caucus Starts March 31st
The spring Mayors Caucus will focus on three major policy areas that impact all BC communities: Emergency Management; Balancing Social Policy and Economic Development; and Clean BC, Implications and Opportunities for Communities. The agenda is now available, and outlines the program from Sunday evening March 31st to noon on Tuesday April 2nd. Read more
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Multi-Materials BC Advisory Committee
UBCM is calling for expressions of interest from local government representatives who wish to sit on Multi-Materials BC's (MMBC) Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee serves as a forum for stakeholders impacted by the packaging and printed paper stewardship program to be kept informed of program developments and to provide feedback on core program elements. Read more
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UBCM is calling for expressions of interest from local government representatives who wish to sit on the BC Energy Step Code Council. The Council is a multi-stakeholder advisory body supporting the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code and the market transition to net-zero energy ready buildings. Read more
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UBCM is calling for expressions of interest from local government representatives who wish to sit on the Provincial Urban Deer Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is a multi-stakeholder committee tasked with providing support to local governments that are managing and addressing urban deer issues within BC. Read more
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