Wednesday, September 14, 2022

UBCM 2022 - Day 3 of 5

Today is Day 3 of 5 of the 119th Annual Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities being held in Whistler, BC.  The formal portion of the Convention starts today.  The Convention Guide can be viewed at https://www.ubcm.ca/convention-resolutions/2022-convention

On Day #3:

7:00 am - 4:00 pmRegistration
7:00 am - 8:30 amDelegates' Continental Breakfast
7:30 am - 8:15 am

Clinics

  • Local Government's Role in BC's Mental Health Crisis
  • Youth Climate Corps
  • Renewable Energy and Local Economic Development
  • Exploring Immigration Solutions for Community Economic Challenges
  • Advancing the TRC Calls to Action
8:30 am - 9:00 amConvention Opening Session
9:00 am - 9:20 amAnnual Meeting
9:20 am - 9:25 amFirst Report of the Nominating Committee
9:25 am - 10:25 amKeynote Address: Althia Raj
10:25 am - 10:40 amAddress by the Leader of the Green Party
10:40 am - 11:55 amPrincipal Policy Session: Resolutions
11:55 am - 12:00 pmNominations from the Floor for Table Officer Positions
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmArea Association Lunches
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmAddress by the Minister of Municipal Affairs
2:30 pm - 2:45 pmCandidate Speeches (as necessary)
2:45 pm - 5:00 pmElection of Table Officers (opens as necessary)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Cabinet Town Halls 

  • Housing
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Stronger Public Services
4:15 pm - 4:30 pmPresentation of 2022 Energy & Climate Action Awards
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmBC Government Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pmPaper Excellence Canada Reception
8:00 pm - 11:00 pmCanadian Union of Public Employees British Columbia Reception

I have a meeting scheduled with the Official Opposition critics for Municipal Affairs and Housing to discuss Housing Opportunities/Challenges from an Electoral Area perspective.. 

 Have a great Wednesday, Steve

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