NEW - BC Housing Minister @christineeboyle has pulled the plug on @G_Anderson1's private members bill, the Professional Reliance Act, after @UBCM and several others came out strongly opposing the changes.
My heart is with the people of Tumbler Ridge following the senseless shooting that has shaken this close‑knit community. To all who are grieving and to those whose lives have been forever changed, I offer my deepest condolences.
NEW - BC has backed down on proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act, that @UBCM and others warned could jam development by boosting conservation for intangible Indigenous cultural sites.
Legislation for this spring has been indefinitely postponed.
Local elected officials in BC are increasingly looking for ways to ensure responsible conduct among their colleagues. A new discussion paper reviews possible models to strengthen BC's responsible conduct framework. https://t.co/DifhDMGfxV
Homelessness is a serious and growing issue in BC. UBCM's Executive is in Victoria meeting with MLAs to bring attention to the way it's affecting people across the province. UBCM President Trish Mandewo expands on the issue. #bcpoli https://t.co/2HkEuWwXex
It has been a while since I wrote a blog but this one is important so here it is. My comments on the UBCM Response to Bill 45. Take a read and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
https://t.co/mCEM8Ixs54
The Union of BC Municipalities is asking the province to withdraw legislation around defining reasonable available shelter space. Local governments believe it’s impossible to find the space because communities don’t have enough available. https://t.co/RXJHvKmfXG #bcpoli
The Union of BC Municipalities @UBCM has chosen soccer coach John Herdman as the keynote speaker at their 2023 convention in Vancouver in Sept. An interesting choice, a crossover between sports & politics. Exposure ahead of @FIFAWorldCup in Vancouver 2026. #municipal#leadership
Interesting comments on RCMP from premiers, including @Dave_Eby, at Council of Fed today - demanding Ottawa be clear about whether intends for RCMP to continue contract policing, and if not, tell provinces now.
An all-party BCleg committee recommended a provincial police force.
Great to see Robert Hobson recognized for his contributions to the Central Okanagan region. Robert was also President of @UBCM in 2008-09. https://t.co/0I3NixYOhD
The #CCBF program has done a lot to renew core infrastructure across BC. A credit to successive federal governments going back to 2005. 45 new projects funded this week including the West Kootenay airport
Fraser Valley Regional District Chair, @jasonlum emphasizes the significance of including rural areas in policy discussions to address homelessness in British Columbia.
#HousingBCTogether