UBCM February Executive Meeting Highlights

The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Executive meeting in Richmond February 15 – 16, immediately following the 2024 Housing Summit. Along with a full slate of Committee meetings, the Executive met with Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship regarding proposed Land Act amendments; and Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Fees removed from Land Owner

Transparency Registry

As of April 1, 2024, search fees will be removed from the Land Owner Transparency Registry, making it easier for law enforcement agencies, journalists, and researchers to expose money laundering and hidden ownership in BC. Learn more.

Tent City Nation: Are Canada’s homeless encampments here to stay?

Homeless encampments are a national issue that have local governments across the country responding in different ways. UBCM President Trish Mandewo spoke to National Post reporter Andrew Duffy for his expansive feature on this issue. Mandewo zeroed in on the need for other orders of government to step up with supply of shelter beds before legislating shelter standards for local governments, referring to BC’s Bill 45.