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UBCM Recycling Negotiating Committee Invites Member Input 

 

The newly formed UBCM Recycling Negotiating Committee is seeking local government input on the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) Master Service Agreement. The Committee's survey is now online, welcomes responses up to and including Wednesday November 6, 2013.  Read More  

Province Responds to Recycling Resolution 

 

In a letter to local governments, Deputy Minister, Wes Shoemaker, Ministry of Environment, outlined the Province's position on Resolution 2013 - SR1.   The Province has informed UBCM that local governments must negotiate the resolution's ninety (90) day extension request directly with MMBC, as the Province neither sets the incentive offer or the deadlines.   The Province also outlines the extent to which it has addressed local government performance measure issues.  Read More 

Preliminary Report on Internet Voting Released 

 

The Independent Panel on Internet Voting has issued a preliminary report recommending to not implement universal Internet voting for either local or provincial government elections at this time. The Panel is inviting public comment on the preliminary report until December 4, 2013.  Read More

Update on Medical Marihuana Production Licencing 

 

Implementation of the new Federal Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) is underway. The new regulations are expected to come into full force on April 1, 2014. Health Canada has received a total of 180 applications so far from individuals or companies seeking to become certified producers and has issued production two licences so far.  Read More

October 30, 2013
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