Whereas the Province of British Columbia has recognized that the traditional linear economic model of “take, make, waste” leads to waste, environmental harm, the over-consumption of resources, and diminishing landfill capacity, and has committed to working toward a circular economy… … Read More
Whereas local governments in British Columbia face increasing demands for essential services and infrastructure due to significant population growth, with the province’s population reaching an estimated 5,646,467 as of April 1, 2024, marking an annual growth rate of 3.3% -… … Read More
Whereas the use of Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) and Tiny homes as an alternative form of affordable housing has become a matter of national importance in the midst of a housing affordability crisis; and despite previously submitted UBCM resolutions addressing tiny… … Read More
Whereas wildfires and interface fires have caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to communities in British Columbia, and according to a June 2023 British Columbia Forest Practices Board report, this can be partially attributed to the way forests… … Read More
Whereas climate change has significantly increased the likelihood of a community experiencing an emergency or disaster event resulting in a sudden increase of debris that requires safe and effective disposal; And whereas debris from emergency or disaster events will be… … Read More
Whereas exotic animals and their hybrids are not domesticated and suffer physically and psychologically when bred, kept, displayed and sold in captivity, and may pose public health and safety risks to other animals and people; And whereas the keeping of… … Read More
Whereas unreported waste flowing into and/or out of a Regional District undermines that region’s ability to understand waste generation and waste material flows, causing incorrect assessments of waste reduction efforts as part of Solid Waste Management Plans; And whereas regional… … Read More
Whereas regional districts experience lengthy delays in receiving approvals of Solid Waste Management Plans, and those same plans require subsequent program approvals; And whereas once the plans are approved, regional districts must demonstrate the effectiveness of their solid waste management… … Read More
Whereas the Private Managed Forest Land (PMFL) Program is crucial for sustainable forest management in British Columbia; And whereas local governments, First Nations, and PMFL landowners have provided comprehensive recommendations in 2019 to enhance the PMFL Program, including better protection… … Read More
Whereas on April 3, 2023, Premier Eby announced that the Province of B.C. is taking action to address the housing shortage by proposing to implement the Homes for People Action Plan that includes provisions to allow up to four homes… … Read More
Whereas in 1883, 8,000 sq kilometers of south-east Vancouver Island representing 20% of the island land base was granted to Robert Dunsmuir in exchange for the construction of the E&N Railway, and the E&N Land Grant has impacted Indigenous rights… … Read More
Whereas there is a high demand for transit expansion hours within regional and municipal boundaries and local governments must use their region’s transit expansion hours to address transportation needs within their regional boundaries; And whereas there is a demand for… … Read More
Whereas transit systems across BC would benefit from expanded service hours to better serve residents and enable them to travel efficiently; And whereas to remain in line with regional and provincial strategic goals for sustainable transportation, larger expansions of transit… … Read More
Whereas part of the solution to the critical lack of affordable and available housing in the province is increasing the diversity of housing available, and tiny homes, which are a compact, potentially movable, home with all the amenities of a… … Read More
The AVICC acknowledges that we are grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of theCoast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwak-Waka’wakw Peoples
