UBCM’s Executive held its 8th annual Advocacy Days virtually this year during the May Executive meeting. Over two days, Executive members met with over 40 MLAs from all parties, including Premier John Horgan, 8 ministers, the leader of the Official Opposition, and both caucus chairs. Meetings focussed on UNDRIP, local government finance and the mental health and opioid crises.

The Federal Government has released a National Action Plan to address the violence, racism and disproportionate deaths of Indigenous women and girls in Canada, outlining short-term priorities corresponding to seven goals for transformative change. Read more

Electoral Area Directors and alternates, RD Chairs and RD staff are invited to attend a virtual session on Monday June 28 from 10am – 12pm with the UBCM EA Representative, Director Grace McGregor, to discuss potential platforms for ongoing communication. Attendees are invited to bring forward their ideas for discussion. Please register for this free session by June 24.

The Province has established an Auxiliary Program – BC Model Working Group to review options for a long-term BC auxiliary policing program. The Working Group is currently inviting local governments to participate in a short survey seeking to understand community perspectives and preferences related to auxiliary policing. Completed surveys will be accepted until June 25, 2021. Read more

The Community Energy Association (CEA) is accepting nominations for the 2021 Climate & Energy Action Awards. Nominate your community today to showcase your local government’s commitment to creating low carbon, resilient communities. All applicants will be recognized in a promotional video celebrating the awards nominees. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 12th at 5:00 pm. For questions, please contact CEA staff.