Public Safety Canada, RCMP to discuss collective agreement
Following a UBCM request, Public Safety Canada and the RCMP have agreed to discuss the RCMP collective agreement with BC local governments. The billing for and collection of retroactive payments will be a key element of these discussions. Interested local government representatives are asked to RSVP by Friday April 29. Read more
Emergency Management legislation modernization
EMBC has advised that it’s re-engaging its partners on the modernization of BC’s emergency management legislation. This follows a year in which efforts were paused as a result of various extreme weather events, including wildfires, floods and a summer heat wave. Local governments with questions about the legislative process, or that did not receive the March 23 EMBC email update are asked to contact EMBC. Read more
Costs associated with RCMP excess leave

In August 2021, RCMP reservists and members below the rank of inspector ratified a six-year collective agreement with the Government of Canada. While most of the subsequent focus has been on the new compensation framework and retroactive payments, the agreement will also see contract partners absorb costs associated with the excess leave accumulated by RCMP members. Read more
In Memoriam: Dan Cumming

Family of Dan Cumming, former Chair of Squamish Lillooet Regional District, past President of UBCM, the inaugural Chair of the Municipal Insurance Association of BC, has notified UBCM of his recent passing. A private service will be held later this month to commemorate his life. Read more
ICBC assessing impact of driver’s licence change
ICBC has confirmed its intention to transition to an 8-digit format for all new and existing driver’s license numbers. Local and Indigenous governments are strongly encouraged to assess their in-house systems and processes, to determine whether this change could impact their information systems and business operations. Read more
In Memoriam: Terry Raymond

Terry Raymond, an Electoral Area Director with Fraser Valley Regional District, died on April 7 as a result of cancer. Director Raymond served the communities of Boston Bar, North Bend, and Canyon Alpine for 20 years. Raymond also served on UBCM’s Executive from 2005 to 2008 as the Electoral Area representative. He was a strong advocate for rural areas and was the driving force behind the establishment of the annual spring Electoral Area Directors Forum. Read more
Hazardous Waste Factsheet for local governments

The Ministry of Environment has developed a factsheet to highlight the regulatory responsibilities for local governments under the Hazardous Waste Regulation. Read more