Funding and resources for local governments

Funding and resources update: December 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.

Deadline extended for emergency

management regulations input

Following the introduction of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness began developing modernized financial assistance and local authorities regulations. As part of this work, several discussion papers were released for stakeholder consideration. The Ministry has recently announced that the deadline to provide input has been extended, to January 31, 2024.

Local Government Leadership Academy Forum 2024

The Local Government Leadership Academy Forum is one of the largest local government events outside of the UBCM Convention. It’s an opportunity for local government officials and staff to collaborate on strategies to strengthen citizen engagement, foster inclusive decision-making, and build resilient and sustainable local communities. Former Saanich mayor Frank Leonard will deliver this year’s keynote address. Registration is open until January 29, or until the forum sells out. The forum immediately follows the Electoral Area Directors’ Forum. For more information, visit the LGLA website.

UBCM in the news

December 6 edition

Craig Hodge, chair of the Executive Community Safety Committee, spoke to Business in Vancouver regarding transit-oriented development legislation, and the challenge of ensuring complete community needs are considered with these sites. Through a 2022 resolution, UBCM members have called on the Province to allow local governments to create mandatory inclusionary zoning bylaws, which would help ensure affordable housing in dense developments.