Forwarded to UBCM
2024 R27 – First Responder Calls by Fire Rescue Departments
Whereas BC fire rescue service departments, operating under career, composite, or volunteer models, are experiencing increased demands in emergency medical response calls in support of the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) system; And whereas the fire departments that provide these… … Read More
2024 R29 – Pre-Hospital Care – Demands on Local Governments
Whereas the provision of pre-hospital care is a critical aspect of health care in British Columbia and Fire Departments, funded by local governments, have traditionally played a significant role in delivering pre-hospital care and that pre-hospital care falls under the… … Read More
2024 R36 – BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Whereas the BC government implemented a BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax to turn vacant homes into housing for BC residents; And whereas the BC government continues to expand the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax program to include new communities: Therefore… … Read More
2024 R41 – Increased Funding for Local Government Infrastructure
Whereas local governments across BC are facing infrastructure funding shortfalls to maintain current infrastructure and as a result are implementing significant municipal tax increases; And whereas continued population growth and housing demand is resulting in the need for local governments… … 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