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2020 UBCM Resolution decisions
The resolutions session of the 2020 Convention was held earlier today. A summary of the decisions from today's proceedings is now available. The official results of the resolutions will appear in the Convention minutes. Read More
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Throne Speech prioritizes COVID, recovery & climate action
The Governor General, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, delivered the federal Throne Speech on September 23rd, which highlights the federal government's priorities as Parliament prepares to resume. The Speech largely focusses on continued efforts to address the pandemic and measures to support an economic recovery. Read More
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Confronting systemic racism
Following recent high-profile incidents of racism, delegates at the 2020 UBCM Convention were invited to c onsider the ways in which racism continues to manifest in Canada and the ways in which it may be confronted. The panel included Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Ambassador for Reconciliation Canada; Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and; Harsha Walia, Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association. Read More
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Wilkinson commits to increased housing supply, supports for forestry
Andrew Wilkinson, Leader of the Official Opposition, opened his address to UBCM delegates by  criticizing the NDP decision to call an election in the midst of a pandemic, suggesting that his party was "sideswiped by the ambitions of John Horgan and the NDP", who have "embarked on what we consider to be an unethical power grab." Read More
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UBCM Community Excellence Award winners
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities presented its 2020 Community Excell ence Awards at a ceremony broadcast from this year's virtual convention. The awards showcase municipalities, regional districts, and First Nations that have implemented projects and programs demonstrating excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in BC.
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BC's Economic Recovery Plan
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the provincial government released Stronger BC for Everyone: BC's Economic Recovery Plan. The plan identified a number of initiatives that are designed to support people, businesses, and communities in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including over $1 billion in public transit funding under the federal/provincial Safe Restart Agreement. It is estimated that there is $3.7 billion in combined federal/provincial economic recovery spending in BC. Read More
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