Meetings with Four Ministers Highlight UBCM Executive Meeting
The UBCM Executive took their January board meeting on the road to Victoria last week. Among the many highlights from the sessions were meetings with Ministers Bennett, Lake, Chong, and Cadieux. Read More
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Federal Support for C2C Funding in Question
The future of the UBCM's successful and popular Community-to-Community (C2C) Forum program is in doubt as a result of changes proposed by the federal funding partner. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada recently signalled that they may no longer be able to fund C2C within the current program design. Read More
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Packaging and Printed Paper Update
Local governments involved in post-collection packaging and printed paper services are advised that Multi-Material British Columbia (MMBC) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for Post-Collection Services.
As well, MMBC has released a draft, updated list of the packaging and printed paper that it proposes to collect under the stewardship plan in May 2014. Local governments should note that glass is proposed for collection at depots only. Read More
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Online Resolutions Database Now Current to 2012
The online database of UBCM resolutions has been updated to include all resolutions from 1984 to 2012. The database also includes resolution responses received from the provincial or federal governments, or other organizations, from 1984 to 2011. Responses to the 2012 resolutions will be added to the database later in 2013.
Freely available on the UBCM website for the reference of local government staff, elected officials, and the general public, the searchable online database of UBCM resolutions is a detailed resource that provides the current policy position of the UBCM membership, supported by a clear record of past policy decisions and the evolution of UBCM policy directions over time.
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