Whereas WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation does not cover elected officials, as currently elected officials e.g., provincial municipal and regional district government, school or library boards, etc. are not considered workers or employers under the Workers Compensation Act… … Read More
Whereas the Province has enacted a significant volume of legislative and regulatory amendments affecting the authority of local governments, and these changes span across multiple, diverse topics and require specialized knowledge to implement locally; And whereas many British Columbia local… … Read More
Whereas hundreds of jobs have been lost in the forest industry in BC in 2024 and hundreds more are at risk due to the increasing cost of accessing fibre and multiple other reasons; And whereas the forest industry crisis has… … Read More
Whereas the stresses faced by local elected officials are increasing due to a degradation in the tone of civil discourse; And whereas additional mental health supports for local elected officials would be beneficial beyond what is provided by Medical Services… … Read More
Whereas people who are postpartum may experience pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence, pain, and prolapse, as a direct result of pregnancy and childbirth, which significantly impacts quality of life, mental health, long-term physical well-being and creates inequitable financial burdens; And… … Read More
Whereas staffing shortages have led to the unavailability of licensed daycare and after-school care spots; And whereas childcare service provides the opportunity for youth employment and valuable skills development; And whereas youth already provide care for school-age children as leaders… … 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 local governments across British Columbia are experiencing challenges related to supportive housing and shelter facilities, including concerns about community safety, property maintenance, and local accountability; And whereas some supportive housing and shelter operators do not consistently engage with local… … Read More
Whereas the use of consumer fireworks poses risks to public safety, property, and the environment causing significant distress to people suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, individuals with sensory sensitivities, domestic animals, livestock and wildlife; And whereas many municipalities have… … 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 the opioid crisis claimed the lives of more than 2,500 citizens in British Columbia in 2023; And whereas not all information regarding the distribution of fentanyl precursors is currently being shared by relevant provincial and federal agencies with law… … Read More
Whereas local governments, particularly in rural and remote areas, face significant logistical and resource challenges when major planned events occur within or near their jurisdiction, even when these events are outside of local government jurisdictional control and/or enforcement areas; And… … 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 numerous local governments are struggling with the abandonment and rapid proliferation of feral European rabbits in parks and public spaces, and these invasive animals have a negative impact on ecosystems, native wildlife, urban infrastructure and greenspaces, and public health… … 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 current infrastructure and capital project funding model in Canada is outdated and unsustainable, as outlined in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ report Making Canada’s Growth a Success: The case for a Municipal Growth Framework, leaving local governments with… … Read More
Whereas the Province of British Columbia abdicated their obligation to improvement districts through their ill-planned and failing Improvement District Governance: Policy Statement 2006 policy filled with idyllic and unrealistic objectives driven by discriminatory and segregated protocols; And whereas the acceptance… … 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
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
