MLA David Eby has released a housing plan that if implemented could lead to significant policy and legislative changes. Although the plan is not official government policy and details on each proposal are limited, UBCM has conducted a preliminary review for member reference, given the potential near-term implications for local governments.

Resolution decisions, including amendments made from the floor, from Convention 2022 are now available. Those resolutions that were endorsed will be conveyed to the appropriate order of government and/or organization. When responses to endorsed resolutions are received, UBCM will convey each response to resolution sponsors and make the full package of responses available to the membership and public generally.

A FireSmart Community Funding & Supports (FSCFS) webinar to provide information for potential applicants on changes to the grant program has been set for Thursday, October 13, 2022. Please register in advance. For those who cannot attend this session, a slideshow and video from the summer webinar are available now. The FSCFS program provides funding to local governments and First Nations in BC to increase community resiliency by undertaking community-based planning and activities that reduce the community’s risk from wildfire.

The 2023 UBCM Convention will be held in Vancouver the week of September 18 - 22. Reservations for the 2023 hotel blocks will open at 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Pre-reservations and waitlists will not be accepted by the hotels. For more information about the hotels within the block, visit our webpage.

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.

The Province of B.C. has initiated a public review of changes to the BC Building Code to support cleaner, more energy-efficient new construction. Local governments, Treaty Nations, Indigenous partners, building owners, construction industry professionals, and others are invited to comment on the proposed changes through to November 4, 2022.

The UBCM wall calendars, containing key information for local governments, including legislative deadlines; conference dates; and contact details for organizations & crown corporations are now available. Place your order now as quantities are limited. Delivery will be in mid-December.

As a follow-up to the UBCM Convention session on Decriminalization and Harm Reduction, the Community Action Initiative (CAI) is sharing new resources for local government elected officials. This resource will support conversations that elected officials are having with communities about harm reduction and the overdose crisis. For more information on the resource or the CAI’s work, please contact CAI staff.