Premier David Eby to deliver keynote at UBCM housing summit

Housing policy is changing to address the continuing challenges British Columbians face with affordability and attainability. UBCM’s housing summit, Housing BC Together, will provide an opportunity for delegates from local governments and key stakeholders in the housing system to identify the steps needed to increase the supply of homes most needed in B.C.’s communities. We are pleased to welcome Premier David Eby who will close the event with a keynote address. Housing BC Together will be held April 4-5 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Registration is now open.

The Province of B.C. has committed $180 million in new funding to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund administered by UBCM. The CEPF program supports projects that help local governments and First Nations prepare for the risks posed by natural hazards such as extreme weather events. Premier Eby joined with Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Preparedness and Councillor Jen Ford, UBCM president to announce the funding yesterday.