John Herdman to headline 2023 Convention

Our keynote speaker for 2023 Convention is John Herdman: an internationally renowned soccer coach, who has led Canada’s women's and men’s teams to record-breaking victories, and developed his own philosophy around how to organize the game.

2023 Convention early bird pricing ends August 4

UBCM Executive meeting highlights

The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings July 12-14. The meeting provided closure on a number of year-end matters, and established direction for the year ahead.

Scholarships increase for local government employees

Scholarship tuition awards have been increased by the BC Board of Examiners for its professional development programs. Individuals taking for-credit courses can now receive $650, up from $500, and individuals taking eligible Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) courses can receive $1,000, up from $700. The increases took effect June 21, 2023. The Board continues to provide travel assistance to persons employed by: a municipality, regional district, improvement district, or First Nation with membership in the UBCM. Applicants must be taking courses that lead to certification, and/or to upgrade their professional skills. For more information on the Board’s scholarship programs including eligibility, visit the Board website or email the Administrator at BCBoardofExaminers@gov.bc.ca. 

Funding & resources update: August 2023

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.

UBCM in the news

UBCM’s Community Safety Committee chair Craig Hodge responded to speculation about a provincial police force. President Jen Ford commented on municipal housing targets for rural communities after three local governments wrote an open letter to the province sharing their concerns.