Minister Eby clarifies comments on housing supply
David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, has responded to UBCM President Laurey-Anne Roodenburg’s request for clarification on comments regarding the withholding of funding from municipalities that do not work on housing supply. Read more
UBCM seeks federal action on policing costs
UBCM has delivered correspondence to the federal Minister of Public Safety in support of an FCM request that the federal government absorb all retroactive costs associated with the RCMP collective agreement. The recently ratified agreement fails to consider local government ability to pay and inability to absorb large lump-sum costs. Read more
2022 UBCM Convention hotel block
The 2022 UBCM Convention will be held in Whistler, BC the week of September 12th – 16th. UBCM has secured hotel blocks with the following hotels: The Hilton Whistler, The Westin Whistler, The Aava Whistler, The Crystal Lodge, The Delta Whistler Village Suites, and the Fairmont Whistler. Read more
Poverty Reduction Funding intake
A third intake for the Poverty Reduction Planning & Action program has been announced by the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Social Development. The deadline for applications is February 11, 2022 and program materials can be found on the UBCM website. Read more
Funding & resources update
Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events, and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations. Read more
Harm reduction training for local government
Local government staff and elected officials are invited to participate in a free harm reduction training session on Friday, December 10 from 1-3pm. This session will explore concepts that directly impact public safety, homelessness, and the overdose crisis; and build practical skills and knowledge to address these issues with compassion and inclusion. Read more