BC communities are experiencing unprecedented challenges with the health care system, which include the closure of emergency rooms, long wait times for surgery, difficulties in finding a family physician, problems with the recruitment and retention of health care professionals, and inconsistent access to ambulance service. The plenary policy session at UBCM’s 2022 convention will explore the impacts of these challenges on communities and consider ideas for transforming B.C.’s health care system. The panellists for this session will include Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.

Looking for information on the candidates running for a position on the UBCM Executive?

In addition to the photos and bios that were included in the Nominating Committee report, the videos submitted by candidates are now available online.

UBCM, in partnership with the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC), is looking for a local elected official to be the voice of communities on its Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in using forestry to achieve social objectives such as climate action, protecting communities from wildfire, forest recreation, wildlife habitat, and Indigenous reconciliation.