The RBA is a group of 21 local governments across Northwest BC, from Masset to Vanderhoof, committed to achieving a revenue sharing agreement for the region.
Yesterday, members of the RBA met with @Dave_Eby, @AnneKangMLA, @nathancullen & @JenniferRice6 at #ubcm23 to discuss the findings of the recently completed report looking at the financial challenges of local governments in the RBA region. Read more: https://t.co/N45sujShsc
The RBA continues to pursue a revenue sharing agreement with the BC government to build strong, sustainable communities in Northwest BC. We look forward to resuming discussions with the provincial government following the election. Read more here: https://t.co/yef6gAOkY5
During the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in September, Premier John Horgan spoke about the provincial government’s continued commitment to reaching a revenue sharing agreement. Read more here: https://t.co/fjQJDbOJG1
The RBA has begun talks with stakeholders, proponents and First Nations to discuss ways to strengthen economic development in the Northwest, in order to make our communities more livable and sustainable. Read more from BC Local News: https://t.co/b2xFkSP0Ql
In April of this year, the provincial government approved the request by the RBA for funding, in part, to enable the RBA to work closely with stakeholders. Work is well underway. Read an update from the RBA Chairs: https://t.co/fTHgMYc9zP
The Government of BC is providing the RBA with $300,000 in support of RBA communities’ continued efforts to strengthen economic development in the region. Full release: https://t.co/JEjxD4heCh #RBA#NWBCRBA
Today, RBA publicly released its submission to the provincial government’s Rural Development Strategy public engagement process. Read more, including our full submission, here: https://t.co/uW63FCXTJB