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
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
Whereas the Province has jurisdiction over provincial highways, many of which are critical active transportation corridors and provide connections to services, workplaces, ferries, parks and recreation areas, and neighbouring communities; And whereas many provincial highways require new or upgraded active… … Read More
Whereas the Province of British Columbia implements changes to legislation in anticipation of providing benefit to all British Columbians; And whereas not all rural, remote communities are provided with capacity to fulfill new legislative requirements: Therefore be it resolved that… … Read More
Whereas there is a housing crisis in British Columbia that affects all local governments in varying degrees; And whereas there are limited tools to discourage speculation and encourage development of undeveloped property: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the… … 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
