Provincial
2023 R39 – Modernization of the Local Government Act
Whereas a comprehensive review of the legislation governing regional districts has not been done; however, the social, political and economic environments in which local governments operate has dramatically evolved in areas including increased populations living in unincorporated areas, response to… … Read More
2022 R01 – Cannabis Controls and Communications with Local Government
Whereas medical cannabis production is prevalent across BC, but local governments and police agencies have limited tools and capacity available to monitor and enforce federal regulations; And whereas many local governments do not have the capacity to enforce local bylaws… … Read More
2022 R02 – Emergency Equipment Provincial Procurement
Whereas local governments support local fire services with equipment and apparatus to support fire, road rescue and first responder services, and there are limited opportunities for grants to support these large capital expenditures; And whereas the provincial government as representatives… … Read More
2022 R03 – Interregional Transit
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
2022 R04 – Prioritizing Provincial Funding for Large Transit Expansions
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
2022 R05 – Expanding the Fare-Free Transit Program
Whereas the BC Government’s fare-free transit program for youth aged 12 and under (grade 6) saves families money while offering youth low-carbon transportation that helps the province and municipalities reach carbon neutrality targets; And whereas expanding eligibility to those aged… … Read More
2022 R06 – Partnerships for Fare-Free Public Transit
Whereas equitable access to mobility is fundamental to full and meaningful participation in local communities, including access to education, employment, services, recreation, culture and community life; And whereas the Province of British Columbia has shown leadership by eliminating user-fee barriers… … Read More
2022 R07 – Managed Forest Land Valuation
Whereas the 2022 Assessment Roll marks the third year that the land value component of the formula for valuation of Managed Forest Land has been frozen; And whereas the valuation formula for Managed Forest Land remains under review by BC… … Read More
2022 R08 – Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Whereas the increasing impacts of climate change are requiring local governments to develop robust climate adaptation plans and policies; And whereas these adaptation plans and policies must be grounded in a detailed analysis of the unique climate risks and vulnerabilities… … 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