UBCM Executive Meeting highlights
The UBCM Executive held its quarterly committee and board meetings in Victoria from May 18-20 in conjunction with 2022 Advocacy Days. A full slate of Committee meetings was held and Executive members welcomed a delegation from the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honourable Nathan Cullen and also had an opportunity to share our Advocacy Priorities with Premier Horgan and MLAs. Read more
Updates to streamline convention resolutions process

With the return to an in-person Convention for 2022, UBCM’s Resolutions Committee has reflected on learnings from the two virtual resolution sessions in 2020 and 2021 and has identified several changes that will be retained for this year’s Convention. 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
Convention session proposals deadline is June 3

UBCM is now accepting clinic and workshop applications for the 2022 Convention in Whistler. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines in the Session Proposal Process, and submit a proposal using the online form. The deadline for submissions is this Friday, June 3, 2022.
Deadline to submit resolutions is June 30

Members are reminded that Thursday, June 30 is the deadline to submit a resolution to UBCM for consideration at Convention. Please ensure the resolution has been endorsed by your Council or Board and submit it, along with any background information, to Jamee Justason, Resolutions & Policy Analyst.
Webinar will explore climate-ready housing design

BC Housing is offering a webinar on Climate Ready Housing Design, from 9 am-noon on June 9. This webinar will address the functional needs of buildings and a soon-to-be-released Climate Ready Housing Guide that will provide guidance for building professionals interested in adapting residential buildings to climate stressors and shocks. Please register in advance.