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CONVENTION PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 10 - 14 | WHISTLER B C
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UBCM 2018
It is said that collaboration divides the task and
TABLE OF CONTENTS
multiplies the success. At a time when local leaders
are challenged to provide innovative solutions
to increasingly complex issues, collaboration
has become an essential approach to serving
communities, large and small.
The challenges we face as local leaders are multi-
faceted and interjurisdictional. Capacity and
servicing challenges, housing affordability and
cannabis regulation dominate local, provincial
and national conversations. Strategic partnerships
between government, as well as community change-
makers, can build momentum in areas that have
previously challenged local leaders. By embracing
new partnerships, we can cultivate unique
approaches that could not be successful in isolation.
The UBCM Convention has always provided
opportunities for information exchange and policy
development. But let’s focus on this year’s gathering
as a chance to grow meaningful connections that
propel local initiatives forward.
LET’S UTILIZE POLICY - MAKING
SESSIONS, GOVERNMENT MEETINGS,
AND DISCUSSION FORUMS TO
DEVELOP AND MAGNIFY OUR UNITED
VOICE, TO ACCELERATE INITIATIVES
THAT MATTER TO OUR COMMUNITIES.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Notices 4 Tuesday Pre-Convention 20
UBCM Convention Program 6 Location Maps 26
Delegate Services 11 Wednesday Sessions 30
Government Appointments 13 Thursday Sessions 35
UBCM Sponsor Showcase Exhibits 14 Friday Sessions 40
Continental Breakfasts 14 2017-2018 UBCM Executive 42
Networking Events 15 Scrutineers 42
Delegates’ Lunch 16 Nominations Received 43
Convention Sponsors 17 2017 Community Excellence
Monday Pre-Convention 18 Awards Winners 43
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Registration, Name Badges and Session Access
Please pick up your delegate name badge upon arrival to Convention. For security and access reasons, name badges must be
worn for entry to all Convention sessions. The reverse of your name badge contains admission information for events that require
separate registration.
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please first pick up your delegate name badge and then visit the Delegate
Services Desk in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre.
Please be prepared to show your name badge to be granted access.
Sponsored by the Port of Vancouver
Delegate Services Desk
Please visit the Delegate Services Desk in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre if you have any questions regarding
registration.
Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sponsored by the New Car Dealers Association of BC
Voting Cards
Voting delegates are reminded to carry their voting cards with them during all business sessions. These cards must be presented
and initialled by a scrutineer before a ballot is issued, and must be shown when a vote is called for on the Convention floor.
Electronic Voting Devices
Each voting delegate will receive an Electronic Voting Device (EVD) at Registration upon pickup of name badge. Delegates are
responsible for their EVD during Convention and must bring their EVD to the resolution sessions on September 12, 13 and 14. There
will be a $60 fee plus tax for any lost, stolen, or unreturned EVD.
Electronic Voting Devices are to be returned to:
• The UBCM Delegate Services Desk
• Designated drop-off boxes located at the entrance and exit of the plenary on Friday, September 14
• UBCM staff, who will be collecting them in the plenary following the final resolution session on Friday, September 14
Please do not leave Convention until you have returned your Electronic Voting Device
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All Plenary Sessions
UBCM 2018
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Held at Whistler Conference Centre (WCC), Sea to Sky Ballroom.
UBCM Convention Office
For urgent or Convention-related matters, please use the on-site UBCM Convention office phone number 604.938.2375.
All other matters should be directed to the permanent UBCM office number 604.270.8226, where voicemail will be checked
regularly.
The on-site UBCM Convention Office is located in the Wedgemount Room of the Whistler Conference Centre.
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Partner Program
This year, partners can book tours and experiences directly through Tourism Whistler. There are specific UBCM Partner Programs
as well as the option to join tours with the general public. For more information, please visit the Partner Tour Desk located in the
Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre during the hours below or call Tourism Whistler at 1-800-944-7853.
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 5
UBCM CONVENTION PROGRAM
Monday, September 10
7:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration
Study Sessions & Tours:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm Agricultural Study Tour
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Green Innovation & Clean Growth Communities
Achieving Affordability: Current Policy and Future Needs
Advancing Local Government Relations with Indigenous Peoples
1:30 pm – 4: 30 pm Policing in British Columbia
Building Community Resiliency: Fire & Flood Prevention in BC
Not in Service: Greyhound Leaves BC Behind
1:30 pm – 4: 30 pm BC Mayors’ Caucus
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Electoral Area Directors’ Meet & Greet
Tuesday, September 11
7:00 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast for Clinic Attendees
7:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration
7:30 am – 8:30 am Clinics:
Financing Reconciliation: A New Model for Positive Change
HousingHub: Building Partnerships, Building Homes
Ammonia Risks in Our Community: The Regulator’s Perspective
Junk to Joules: The Renewable Natural Gas Opportunity for Local Governments
Regional Hospital Districts: Cost Sharing on Health
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Forums:
Electoral Area Directors’ Forum
Small Talk Forum
Mid-Sized Communities Forum
Large Urban Communities Forum
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Forum Lunches:
Electoral Area Directors’ Lunch
Small Talk Lunch
Mid-Sized Communities Lunch
Large Urban Communities Lunch
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm Plenary Session
Cannabis Legalization: A Joint Venture
Address by FCM
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Tuesday, September 11 continued
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3:15 pm- 4:45 pm Provincial Policy Sessions:
Partnerships: Mental Health and Addictions, Including Overdose Emergency
Digital By Design: Connected Communities BC
Solving the Child Care Crunch Together
Revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Municipal Insurance Association AGM
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Municipal Finance Authority Semi-Annual Meeting
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Community Excellence Awards Ceremony
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception
Sponsor Showcase Opens
Wednesday, September 12
7:00 am – 3:30 pm Sponsor Showcase
7:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration
7:00 am – 8:30 am Delegates’ Continental Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:15 am Clinics:
Land-Use for Housing People Can Afford
Community Resiliency in Partnership
Best Practices: Developing Community Recreation Trails
Words into Action: Implementing Codes of Conduct
Cannabis Production in the Agricultural Land Reserve
8:30 am Convention Opening Session
O Canada
Welcome from Lil’wat and Squamish Nations
Welcome from the Lieutenant Governor of BC
Welcome from the Host Community
Address by the UBCM President
9:00 am Annual Meeting
Adoption of Conference Rules and Procedures
Adoption of Minutes of 2017 Convention
Annual Report
Question and Answer Period
Adoption of Financial Statements
Appointment of Auditors
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UBCM CONVENTION PROGRAM
Wednesday, September 12 continued
9:20 am First Report of the Nominating Committee for the Positions of Table Officers
9:25 am – 10:25 am Keynote Address: Arlene Dickinson
10:25 am – 10:40 am Address by the Leader of the Green Party: Dr. Andrew Weaver
10:40 am – 11:55 am Principal Policy Session: Resolutions
11:55 am – 12:00 pm Nominations from the Floor for Table Officer Positions
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Area Association Lunches:
AKBLG Lunch
AVICC Lunch
LMLGA Lunch
NCLGA Lunch
SILGA Lunch
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Address by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing:
Honourable Selina Robinson
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Candidate Speeches (as necessary)
2:45 pm – 5:00 pm Election of Table Officers (as necessary)
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Cabinet Town Halls:
Building a Better BC
Safe Communities
Investing in People
Growing Prosperity
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Presentation of the 2018 Energy & Climate Action Awards
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm BC Government Reception
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver Reception
8:00 pm – 12:00 am CUPE BC Reception
Thursday, September 13
7:00 am – 12:30 pm Sponsor Showcase
7:00 am – 8:30 am Delegates’ Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration
7:30 am – 8:15 am Clinics:
Better Bang for Buck with Bylaw
Collaboration, Decision-Making, Investment and… Geoscience!
Professional Reliance Review
Addressing Workplace Harassment in the #MeToo Era
Social Media and Democracy
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Thursday, September 13 continued
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8:00 am – 9:00 am Election of Table Officers
8:30 am – 8:35 am Second Report of the Nominating Committee for Executive Positions
8:35 am – 8:55 am Address by Leader of the Opposition: Mr. Andrew Wilkinson, Q.C.
8:55 am – 11:30 am Resolutions Session Continues
11:30 am – 11:35 am Nominations from the Floor for Executive Positions
11:35 am – 12:00 pm Candidate Speeches
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Delegates’ Lunch – Dine Around Whistler Village
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Workshops:
Indigenous Relations: How NOT to Tick a Box
Regulating and Enforcing Short-term Rentals
Engaging Millennials: Tips from a Youth Council
Cultural Connector Walking Tour
Whistler Employee Housing Tour
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Election of Remaining Executive Positions (as necessary)
6:30 pm UBCM Reception
7:30 pm UBCM Annual Banquet
Presentation of Long-Service Awards and Life Memberships
Friday, September 14
7:00 am – 8:30 am Delegates’ Continental Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:30 am Election of Remaining Executive Positions (as necessary)
8:00 am – 10:45 am Resolutions Session Continues
Consideration of:
Resolutions Received after the Deadline
Remaining Section “B” Resolutions
10:45 am – 11:00 am Installation of the President Elect
Port of Vancouver Prize Draw*
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Address by the Premier: Premier John Horgan
12:00 pm Adjourn
*Only UBCM voting delegates are eligible and must be present to win.
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The energy to
think differently
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Enter to win $1,500
We’re giving away $1,500 to a community charity during
the UBCM Convention. Visit our booth to enter the draw.
Meeting the energy needs of British Columbians is at the heart of everything we
do. That’s why we continually invest in infrastructure and technology to provide
reliable, safe and affordable energy to homes and businesses across the province.
Forward-thinking, B.C.-based energy solutions like electric vehicle charging stations and
Renewable Natural Gas, including hydrogen gas blending, are among the ways that we
are preparing for the future—today.
That’s energy at work.
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Business Centre The Compass and UBCM
UBCM 2018
DELEGATE SERVICES
Lidstone & Company Law Corporation is pleased to provide Daily News
UBCM delegates with complimentary photocopying services
Convention updates will be made available through The
during Convention week located in the Grand Foyer, WCC.
Compass and onsite through the UBCM Daily News.
Monday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Daily issues of The Compass are sent by email to registered
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Convention delegates Monday through Friday.
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The UBCM Daily News is printed Wednesday through Friday
Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM and is distributed throughout the Whistler Conference
Centre including breakfast and refreshment service areas, the
Sponsored by Lidstone & Company Law Corporation
Delegates’ Lounge and Registration.
Sponsored by Stewart McDannold Stuart
Event App
Download the 2018 Event App to access the full program offline
on your mobile device even without Internet connection.
Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive
Receive real-time alerts on Convention updates, customise You’re invited to test drive a variety of battery electric and plug-
your own schedule by saving sessions and events to your in electric vehicles. Sign up at the CEVforBC table Thursday
calendar and access facility maps. morning to reserve your driving time, and to find out about EV
programs and available incentives.
Explore even more functions on the Event App this year,
including instant messaging to connect with fellow delegates, The CEVforBC table will be located in the New Car Dealers
taking session notes, and rating the sessions you attend. Association Exhibit from 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM and from 12:30
PM onwards outside of the Whistler Conference Centre’s side
To download the Event App, search UBCM in your app store, or
entrance.
visit eventmobi.com/ubcm for the web version of the App.
Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sponsored by Ambulance Paramedics & Emergency
Dispatchers of BC
Business Card Laminating
Wifi, Delegates’ Lounge, and Station
Charging Station Complimentary business card laminating service is available
for delegates, courtesy of the BC Professional Firefighters’
Complimentary WiFi service is available throughout the
Association.
Whistler Conference Centre during Convention week, courtesy
of Young Anderson Barristers and Solicitors. Visit the laminating desk in the Grand Foyer at the Whistler
Conference Centre.
WiFi network name: UBCM2018. No password required.
Monday to Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Degelates’ Lounge is the ideal place for a refreshment
break — tables for group meetings, comfortable chairs to relax Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
and catch up on emails, and a charging station to power up!
Sponsored by British Columbia Professional Firefighters’
Visit the Delegates’ Lounge in the Grand Foyer and Valley Foyer Association
at the Whistler Conference Centre.
Sponsored by Young Anderson Barristers and Solicitors.
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GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS
Provincial Government Staff Meetings
UBCM 2018
GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS
For local government elected officials or senior staff who wish to request a meeting with provincial government staff at Convention,
visit the Provincial Appointments Desk at the locations listed below.
Monday Wednesday
Grand Foyer, WCC Lobby, Cheakamus Room, Hilton
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday Thursday
Lobby, Cheakamus Room, Hilton Lobby, Cheakamus Room, Hilton
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Premier and Cabinet Ministers Meetings
For meetings with the Premier and Cabinet Ministers, including Minister Robinson, please check your meeting confirmation
for room location.
Celebrating years of Service to Local Government
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 13UBCM SPONSOR SHOWCASE EXHIBITS Be sure to visit our Sponsor Showcase exhibits to network with fellow delegates and learn more about Convention sponsors. Meet with organizations specializing in the local government sector to learn about new products, solutions and effective practices, or explore potential new partnerships for your community. See the Convention Event App for a detailed floor plan and more information about our sponsors. Location Grand Foyer, WCC Hours Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (during the Welcome Reception) Wednesday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM Exhibitors Ambulance Paramedics & Emergency Dispatchers of BC Municipal Insurance Association of BC BC Assessment New Car Dealers Association BC Council of Forest Industries Pacific Blue Cross BCLC Port of Vancouver Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) TELUS CN TransCanada CUPE BC Union of BC Municipalities FortisBC Urban Systems Municipal Finance Authority of BC CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS Tuesday Friday 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast for Clinic Attendees Delegates’ Continental Breakfast Valley Foyer, WCC Grand Foyer, WCC Wednesday & Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Delegates’ Continental Breakfast Grand & Valley Foyers, WCC 14 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BC
NETWORKING EVENTS
Monday Wednesday
UBCM 2018
SPONSOR SHOWCASE EXHIBITS | CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS | NETWORKING EVENTS
Electoral Area Directors’ Meet & Greet Area Association Lunches
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Valley Foyer, WCC AKBLG Garibaldi Room, WCC
AVICC Emerald Ballroom C, Westin
Tuesday LMLGA Emerald Ballroom B, Westin
NCLGA Mount Currie Ballroom, Hilton
Forum Lunches
SILGA Emerald Ballroom A, Westin
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
BC Government Reception
Electoral Area Directors
Mount Currie Ballroom, Hilton 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Sponsored by CN Emerald Ballroom, Westin
Small Talk Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China
Sea to Sky Ballroom B & C, WCC in Vancouver Reception
Sponsored by Municipal Insurance Association of BC
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Mid-Sized Communities Mount Currie Ballroom & Cheakamus Room, Hilton
Emerald Ballroom C, Westin
Sponsored by BC Council of Forest Industries CUPE BC Reception
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Large Urban Communities
Garibaldi Room, WCC Grand Foyer & Sea to Sky Ballroom, WCC
Sponsored by TELUS
Community Excellence Awards Ceremony Thursday
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Delegates’ Lunch – Dine Around Whistler Village
Emerald Ballroom, Westin
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
*Registered Delegates Only
Please see page 16 for more details
Sponsored by Municipal Finance Authority (Gold),
Urban Systems (Gold), and Joint Provincial-UBCM Green UBCM Reception
Communities Committee (Silver) 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception Grand Foyer, WCC
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Sponsored by FortisBC
Grand Foyer & Sea to Sky Ballroom, WCC UBCM Annual Banquet
Hosted by the Resort Municipality of Whistler and UBCM 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sea to Sky Ballroom, WCC
Sponsored by FortisBC (Platinum), TransCanada (Silver),
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (Gold), and
Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (Bronze)
Wine Sponsored by KPMG
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 15DELEGATES’ LUNCH
DINE AROUND WHISTLER VILLAGE
THURSDAY, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
How it Works
This year for the Delegates’ Lunch, attendees are encouraged to explore the different options offered around Whistler Village.
Advanced ticket purchase is not required, delegates are invited to order and purchase their lunches from the participating
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UBCM Conference Venues and Host Hotels Lunch Service - September 13, 2018
1. Whistler Conference Centre 2. Palmer’s Gallery & Grill (Pub Fare, $$) 18. Caramba! (Mediterranean, $$)
3. Aava Whistler Hotel 4. Stonesedge Kitchen (Casual, $$) 19. The Brewhouse (Gastropub, $$)
7. Crystal Lodge & Suites 5. Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub (Pub Fare, $$) 20. Pizzeria Antico (Pizzeria & Gastropub, $$)
8. Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa 6. The Beacon Pub & Eatery (Gastropub, $$) 21. Hunter Gather (BBQ & Gastropub, $$)
9. Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler 10. Garibaldi Lift Company (Pub Fare, $$) 22. Milestone’s (Global, $$)
14. Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside 11. Longhorn Saloon & Grill (Pub Fare, $$) 24. Portobello (BBQ & Bakery, $$)
16. Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre 12. Black’s Original Ristorante (Pub Fare, $$) 25. Mallard Lounge (West Coast, $$$)
17. Delta Whistler Village Suites 13. Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub (Irish Pub Fare, $$) $$ = $10-$30
23. Fairmont Chateau Whistler 15. Earls Kitchen + Bar (Global, $$) $$$ = $30+
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To the 2018 Convention Sponsors
UBCM 2018
DELEGATES’ LUNCH | CONVENTION SPONSORS
Annual Banquet Contributing Sponsors Electoral Area Directors
Platinum FortisBC Civic Legal LLP Forum Lunch
Gold Canadian Association of Dominion GovLaw LLP CN
Petroleum Producers (CAPP) E-Comm 9-1-1 Emergency
Silver TransCanada Communications for British Columbia Event App
Bronze Canadian Energy Pipeline Incorporated Ambulance Paramedics & Emergency
Association Federation of Post-Secondary Dispatchers of BC
Educators of BC
Annual Banquet - Wine Fulton & Company LLP Keynote Address
KPMG Lidstone & Company Law Corporation Municipal Finance Authority of BC
Banquet Reception Convention Bulletin Large Urban Communities Forum
FortisBC BC Used Oil Management Association Lunch
TELUS
Business Card Laminating Station Convention Program
British Columbia Professional Fire BC Assessment Mid-Sized Communities
Fighters’ Association BC Building Trades Forum Lunch
Pacific Blue Cross BC Council of Forest Industries
Business Centre
Lidstone & Company Law Corporation Daily News & The Compass Pocket Program
Stewart McDannold Stuart BCLC
Coffee Service
BCLC Delegate Draw Prize - Cruise Tour Reception Sponsors
BC Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Sponsor BC Government
Shaw Communications Inc. Port of Vancouver BC Professional Fire Fighters’
Association
Wood WORKS!
Delegates Lounge with WiFi Clean Energy BC
and Charging Station Consulate-General of the People’s
Community Excellence Awards
Young Anderson Barristers and Solicitors Republic of China in Vancouver
Gold Municipal Finance
Craft Cannabis Association of BC
Authority of BC
Delegate Name Badges CUPE BC
Urban Systems
Port of Vancouver Mining Association of B.C.
Silver Joint Provincial – UBCM Green
Communities Committee
Delegate Services Desk Small Talk Forum Lunch
Continental Breakfast New Car Dealers Association of BC Municipal Insurance Association of BC
Lidstone & Company Law Corporation
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 17MONDAY PRE - CONVENTION
Agricultural Study Tour
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (all day)
Location: Buses will load on Whistler Way, behind the Whistler Conference Centre. Please proceed down the ramp to the right of
the front doors of the Conference Centre as you exit to the bus loading zone on Whistler Way.
Details: Join the BC Ministry of Agriculture as we take a trip to the Pemberton Valley for a tour showcasing a number of new
entrants, young successional farmers, and established farmers who are shifting focus to grow a variety of foods for local markets in
the Sea to Sky corridor. By visiting several agricultural operations, you’ll discover the many different ways farmers are gaining entry
into farming or are dealing with succession planning to pass their farms on to the next generation. You’ll hear about the various
challenges they are facing from regulation and due to planning issues. Tour stops may include:
• An emerging craft brewery that utilizes local products;
• A large scale seed potato and beef successional farmer who is diversifying into vegetables for local markets;
• A direct marketing vegetable operation that utilizes horses to work the land;
• A mixed berry, vegetable and livestock operation.
Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will be and there may be opportunities to purchase local farm products. Please dress for
the weather and wear farm-appropriate footwear. Partners/spouses are welcome as well, but must formally register for the tour, as
there is a fixed limit to the number of people that can attend.
Green Innovation & Clean Growth Communities
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Room: Harmony Room, WCC
Details: Through recent policy and practice, federal, provincial and local governments are developing innovative ways of mitigating
GHG emissions, creating climate resilient communities and developing low carbon economies. All levels of government are now
actively pursuing clean growth strategies that seek to reduce GHG emissions while simultaneously strengthening economic
opportunities. This session will critically explore the economic and environmental intersection within clean growth. Through
presentations and dialogue by key stakeholders, it will help build the capacity of local governments to transition to low carbon
economies that foster job creation, energy independence and infrastructure resilience.
Achieving Affordability: Current Policy & Future Needs
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Room: Garibaldi Room, WCC
Details: Lack of affordable housing continues to create substantial hardship for those who live, work, and contribute to BC’s
communities. High housing costs threaten the foundations of local economies, the strength of community connections, and the
health of British Columbians. While recent provincial and federal initiatives are positive developments, creating the conditions for
affordability will require ongoing, concerted actions to address a crisis that has built up over the past 30 years. This session will
bring together speakers to discuss two critical questions. First, what are the key elements and implications of current government
initiatives for local governments? And second, what further actions may be required going forward?
18 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BCAdvancing Local Government Relations with
MONDAY
PRE- CONVENTION
Indigenous Peoples
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC
Details: Relationships between First Nations and local governments are built on a foundation of mutual awareness,
communications, and respect. This session will feature examples of how these principles have been applied to achieve successful
collaborations and agreements. It will also bring together speakers to discuss the new legislative framework that First Nations
operate under relating to fiscal management and land use planning, to highlight how this creates a proactive investment and
development climate for First Nations and opens doors for collaboration and partnership with local governments.
Policing in British Columbia
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC
Details: Policing is a complex issue that continues to change and evolve based on numerous variables, including technology, security
needs and new priorities. As an essential service and one of the largest line items on a municipality’s budget, its importance cannot be
overstated. This session will seek to discuss the ins and outs of policing, providing an overview of the current state of affairs in British
Columbia. Presenters will also look towards the future, and how local governments will be impacted by changes to policing and new
tools to address crime.
Building Community Resiliency – Fire & Flood Prevention in BC
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Room: Garibaldi Room, WCC
Details: This session will provide an overview of the recommendations that were developed as part of the 2017 Flood & Fire Review,
with an emphasis on the recommendations that will have the most impact on local governments. Representatives from the BC
Wildfire Service and Emergency Management BC will provide information on programs and resources aimed at mitigating the
impacts of floods and wildfires, and building local and provincial resiliency in the face of future emergencies.
Not in Service: Greyhound Leaves BC Behind
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Room: Harmony Room, WCC
Details: Greyhound bus service will cease to operate in BC and across western Canada on October 31, 2018. The impact of this decision will
have a profound effect on BC communities. Will passengers and freight be left stranded? This session will discuss potential solutions and
options. Learn what actions can be taken by private operators, regulatory agencies, federal, provincial and local governments to fill the void.
BC Mayors’ Caucus
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Room: Emerald Ballroom A & B, Westin
Details: The Mayors’ Caucus is an opportunity for mayors to get together and discuss common issues and concerns. This session is
exclusively for mayors from municipalities across BC.
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 19TUESDAY PRE - CONVENTION 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CLINICS Financing Reconciliation: A New Model for Positive Change Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC Presenters: Dwight Newman, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law, University of Saskatchewan College of Law Don Lidstone, Managing Partner, Lidstone & Company Barristers & Solicitors Alison Sayers, Chair, Central Coast Regional District John Jack, Chair, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Huu-ay-aht First Nation Councillor Chief Frank Johnson, Director, Electoral Area A Central Coast Regional District, Wuikinuxv Nation Elected Chief Tony Bennett, Director, Electoral Area C (Long Beach), Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Travis Hall, Director, Electoral Area B Central Coast Regional District, Councillor Heiltsuk Nation Sam Schooner, Director, Electoral Area E Central Coast Regional District Douglas Holmes, Chief Administrative Officer, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Courtney Kirk, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Coast Regional District Details: The session will expose current gaps in financing of services that benefit indigenous and non-indigenous communities, as well as the relational barriers endemic in the fiscal framework that funds public service delivery at the local level. The panel will advance a proposal for a new federal transfer payment built on the principles of equalization and minimizing regional disparity in public service delivery enshrined in s.36 of Canada’s Constitution Act, 1982. HousingHub: Building Partnerships, Building Homes Room: Harmony, WCC Presenter: Raymond Kwong, Provincial Director, HousingHub, BC Housing Details: Join us for a presentation to learn about the new provincial HousingHub and the partnership opportunities available. The HousingHub, a division of BC Housing, will take an active role in seeking out partners to build new affordable market-rental housing and owner-purchased housing, giving renters and prospective new homeowners the benefits of long-term stable and affordable housing. The HousingHub will partner with private land owners, developers, non-profits, faith-based groups, Indigenous organizations, and federal and local governments to locate, use or repurpose land in communities where affordability is an issue. Ammonia Risks in Our Community: The Regulator’s Perspective Room: Fitzsimmons, WCC Presenters: Janice Lee, Director, Safety Oversight, Technical Safety BC Jeff Coleman, Director, Risk & Safety Knowledge, Technical Safety BC Gordon Harkness, Manager, Risk Analysis Unit, WorkSafeBC Budd Philips, Regional Manager, Prevention Field Services, WorkSafeBC Details: Ammonia is a commonly used chemical in refrigeration systems, power generation and other industrial processes in B.C. communities. Ammonia is a toxic gas that can cause irritation, burns, respiratory distress and death. This clinic will focus on the current inspection initiatives that WorkSafeBC and Technical Safety BC are undertaking to ensure that the risks associated with ammonia are being effectively managed. The results of the inspection initiatives will be discussed along with key learnings. WorkSafeBC and Technical Safety BC will discuss regulatory requirements and what employers are expected to do to prevent ammonia exposure and to maintain safe and healthy communities. 20 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BC
TUESDAY
PRE- CONVENTION | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Junk to Joules: The Renewable Natural Gas
Opportunity for Local Governments
Room: Garibaldi A, WCC
Presenters:
Alex Boston, Executive Director, Renewable Cities
Siraz Dalmir, Key Account Manager, Municipalities, FortisBC
Russ Smith, Senior Manager, Environmental Resources Management, Capital Regional District
Details: Natural gas is the source of one quarter of B.C.’s GHGs. Generating renewable natural gas (RNG) from waste can help
meet climate, waste and economic development objectives. Local governments are strategically positioned to participate
in RNG development. They manage organic solid and liquid waste and have relationships with farmers and forest products
companies with other key RNG feedstocks. This session will provide an overview of local opportunities, share different technology
and business pathways, and lay out guidance to overcome key barriers. Participants will provide feedback on this content to
strengthen a local government RNG roadmap under development by Renewable Cities in collaboration with local governments,
the Province, FortisBC, and industry.
Regional Hospital Districts: Cost Sharing on Health
Room: Garibaldi B, WCC
Presenters:
Al Richmond, Director, Cariboo Regional District and Co-Chair of the 2008 RHD Cost Sharing Review
Kirk Eaton, Executive Director, Capital Services Branch, Ministry of Health
Aimee Watson, Director, Regional District Central Kootenay
Chris Mazurkewich, CEO, Interior Health
Kim Kerrone, Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer, Legal Services & Risk, Island Health
Details: Local governments outside the Lower Mainland contribute to the capital costs for health equipment and buildings
through their Regional Hospital District (RHD). This session will provide an overview of what RHDs are and how they work, and
explore the issues and challenges faced by local governments in raising their local share.
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 21TUESDAY PRE - CONVENTION
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM FORUMS & LUNCHES
Forums Forum Lunches
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Electoral Area Directors Electoral Area Directors
Rainbow Theatre, WCC Mount Currie Ballroom, Hilton
Sponsored by CN
Small Talk
Sea to Sky Ballroom A, WCC Small Talk
Mid-Sized Communities Sea to Sky Ballroom B & C, WCC
Emerald Ballroom A, Westin Sponsored by Municipal Insurance Association of BC
Large Urban Communities
Mid-Sized Communities
Harmony Room, WCC
Emerald Ballroom C, Westin
Sponsored by BC Council of Forest Industries
Large Urban Communities
Garibaldi Room, WCC
Sponsored by TELUS
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM PLENARY
Cannabis Legalization: A Joint Venture
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Room: Sea to Sky Ballroom A, WCC
Presenters:
Councillor Kerry Jang, UBCM Vancouver Representative
Director Wendy Booth, UBCM President, Union of BC Municipalities
Mary Shaw, Executive Director, Cannabis Legalization, Province of British Columbia
Details: On October 17, 2018, Canada will legalize non-medical cannabis. The short time period in which to develop regulations has
left provinces, territories and local governments rushing to prepare. UBCM, on behalf of local governments, has been involved in the
development of a provincial regulatory framework through a committee with the Province. Presenters representing the Province and local
government will discuss the work of this committee, new provincial regulations, and UBCM’s position on cannabis excise tax revenue
sharing, with an emphasis on how legalization will impact local governments.
Address by FCM
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: Sea to Sky Ballroom A, WCC
Address by Councillor Clark Somerville
22 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BC3:15 PM – 4:45 PM PROVINCIAL POLICY SESSIONS
TUESDAY
PRE- CONVENTION | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Partnerships: Mental Health and Addictions, Including
Overdose Emergency
Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC
Presenters:
Dr. Patty Daly, Executive Lead, Overdose Emergency, Vancouver Coastal Health
Miranda Compton, Operations Director, Overdose Emergency, Vancouver Coastal Health
Regan Hansen, Director, Partnerships and Engagement, Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions
Jonny Morris, Director, Mental Health, Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions
Details: This session will explore municipal partnerships as a tool for strengthening community-driven responses to mental health
and substance use (MHSU), including the ongoing overdose emergency.
Topics include harm reduction, including overdose prevention; addressing stigma; and supporting a range of services and supports
for people experiencing MHSU challenges. Successful cross-sector approaches will be presented with a focus on tangible solutions
for addressing common challenges such as information sharing, service access, transitions and sustainability.
Municipal leaders will come away with tools to build connections and mobilize partnerships to promote mental health and well-
being, including opportunities to support response through action and partnership.
Digital by Design: Connected Communities BC
Room: Harmony Room, WCC
Panelists:
Deborah Sargent, City Manager, Campbell River (Community Leader)
Andrea Wilkey, Executive Director, Community Futures, Central Kootenay Region (Digital Regional Catalyst)
Joel McKay, CEO, Northern Development Trust Initiative (Digital Opportunity Connector)
Susan Stanford, ADM, Ministry of Citizens’ Services (Moderator)
Community Engagement Co-Facilitators:
Chris Sainsbury, Intelligent Community Practitioner Lead, KPMG
Colleen McCormick, Director, Connected Communities BC
Details: Communities do not become digitally-enabled by chance; it happens by design. Stepping up their digital bench-strength, communities
are capitalizing on emerging digital opportunities in health, education and economic development. In this interactive session, panelists will
share their insights on ways technology can be integrated into all aspects of community development including building dynamic cross-sector
partnerships, engaging citizens in novel ways to tap local problem-solving capacity, and assessing local resources through a fresh digital lens.
Following this informative discussion, communities will workshop a Made-in-BC digital roadmap to reimagine their future as they embark on a
journey of digital inclusion, integration and innovation.
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 23TUESDAY PRE - CONVENTION
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM PROVINCIAL POLICY SESSIONS
Solving the Child Care Crunch Together
Room: Fitzsimmons Room, WCC
Presenters:
Jonathan Barry, Executive Director of Child Care Capital, Community and ECE Registry, Ministry of Children
and Family Development
Andy Davidson, Director, Child Care Capital Programs, Ministry of Children and Family Development
Joanne Murrell, Manager, Child Care Policy, Ministry of Children and Family Development
Details: Does your community suffer from a shortage of child care spaces, limiting economic development and putting stress on
families? With commitments made in Budget 2018, the provincial government is seeking to enter into funding partnerships with
municipalities and regional districts to enable the development of child care services in their communities. This session will provide
an overview of the existing child care system in B.C., share opportunities available to local government and connect you with
provincial resources and supports to help build child care capacity in your community.
Revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve
Room: Garibaldi Room, WCC
Presenter:
Martha Anslow, Manager, Policy, Ministry of Agriculture
Details: This session will provide an overview of the outcome of the Revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve and Agricultural
Land Commission, early indications of the policy response from the Province, and an opportunity for dialogue with UBCM on the
anticipated impact and tools and resources that would be beneficial.
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Community Excellence Awards Ceremony
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Room: Emerald Ballroom, Westin
Details: The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects and programs
that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in BC. The awards are designed to profile promising
practices and to create successful pathways and incentives for others to follow.
The categories are:
• Excellence in Governance
• Excellence in Service Delivery
• Excellence in Asset Management
• Excellence in Sustainability
UBCM Welcome Reception
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Room: Grand Foyer & Sea to Sky Ballroom, WCC
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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM CLINICS Land-Use for Housing People Can Afford Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC Presenters: Jessica Brooks, Executive Director, Planning and Land Use Management Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Trudy Rotgans, Executive Director, Housing Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Jennifer Hill, Director, Planning and Land Use Policy, Planning and Land Use Policy, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Eric Nicholls, Manager, Planning and Land Use, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Karen Hemmingson, Chief Research Officer, BC Housing Details: Local government participants will explore land use related tools to support the development of “housing people can afford” in a workshop format. A brief presentation will be followed by facilitated small group conversations where participants will be encouraged to ask questions and share experiences with peers and subject matter experts. The land use tools for exploration include best practice guidance, rental zoning legislation, housing needs information legislation, and strategies for building neighbourhood support for new residential development. Community Resiliency in Partnership Room: Harmony Room, WCC Presenters: Rick Manwaring, Associate Deputy Minister, FLNRORD Madeline Maley, Executive Director, BC Wildfire Service, FLNRORD Ian Meier, Director, BC Wildfire Service, FLNRORD Details: BC Wildfire Service has a mandate to provide leadership and expertise in wildfire prevention, mitigation and response services. Preparing for the threat of wildfire is also a shared responsibility, involving partnerships and the need for a portfolio approach to prevention and preparedness in and around communities. From home owners, to industry, First Nations and governments, we all have a role and responsibility to mitigate the risks posed by wildfire. This session is an opportunity for local governments to engage with the BC Wildfire Service on how we can work towards community wildfire resiliency, including opportunities under the Province’s new $50 million Community Resiliency Investment Program. Best Practices: Developing Community Recreation Trails Room: Fitzsimmons Room, WCC Presenters: AJ Strawson, Executive Director, IMBA Canada Justin Darbyshire, Chairperson, IMBA Canada BC Council Patrick Lucas, Director, Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program Rocky Blondin, President, Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association Details: Recreation trails are important community assets. In addition to contributing to the health and social welfare of a community they are a useful tool for resident retention and attraction. They can also have a lasting economic impact as a key tourism driver. Developing quality recreation trails requires a keen understanding of: the needs and motivations of trail users, the environmental and social impacts of trails, how to work collaboratively with stakeholders and most importantly how to effectively fund their development. This presentation will focus on outlining a framework for engaging community stakeholders as well as best practices for funding and supporting the work of volunteer trail advocacy groups who undertake much of the recreation trail development within the province. 30 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BC
WEDNESDAY
SESSIONS | 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Words into Action: Implementing Codes of Conduct
Room: Garibaldi A, WCC
Presenters:
Lesley Scowcroft, Manager, Policy and Legislation, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Paul Gipps, CAO, Fraser Valley Regional District
Lyn Hall, Mayor, City of Prince George
Details: There is growing interest in the potential of codes of conduct to support the effective governance of councils and boards.
This session will explore steps some BC local governments are taking to develop and implement codes of conduct. The session
will highlight recently released resources that support and guide local governments through the process of developing their own
code of conduct. An update will also be provided on the Working Group on Responsible Conduct.
Cannabis Production in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Room: Garibaldi B, WCC
Presenters:
Jackie Cushing, Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry of Agriculture
Willow Minaker, Director, Strengthening Farming, Ministry of Agriculture
Kim Grout, CEO, Agricultural Land Commission
Details: In July 2018, following federal regulatory changes respecting cannabis, the Province amended the Agricultural Land
Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation to remove medical cannabis production as a designated farm use and replace
it with a new designation of cannabis production in the ALR. A key focus of the amendment is the balance of preserving the ALR’s
productive capacity, acknowledging cannabis is an agricultural crop, respecting the protected right to access medical cannabis,
and recognizing the need for some flexibility for local government and First Nation government decision makers. This session will
discuss the new amendment and facilitate questions and answers with participants.
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32 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BCWEDNESDAY SESSIONS
8:30 AM – 10:40 AM
WEDNESDAY
SESSIONS | 8:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Convention Opening Session
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Room: Sea to Sky Ballroom, WCC
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Welcome from Lil’wat and Squamish Nations
Welcome from the Liutenant Governor of BC
Welcome from the Host Community
Address by the UBCM President
Annual Meeting
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Adoption of Conference Rules and Procedures
Adoption of Minutes of 2017 Convention
Annual Report
Question-and-Answer Period
Adoption of Financial Statements
Appointment of Auditors
9:20 AM - 9:25 AM
First Report of the Nominating Committee for the Positions of Table Officers
Keynote Address: Arlene Dickinson
9:25 AM – 10:25 AM
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of two bestselling books: Persuasion and her most recently best-selling release, All In.
Dickinson is one of Canada’s most renowned independent marketing communications
entrepreneurs. As CEO of Venture Communications, her creative and strategic approach has turned
the company into a powerhouse with a blue chip client list. She is also the CEO of District Ventures
Capital, a fund investing in Canadian companies in the food and health sectors.
Her success and leadership have been recognized with multiple honours and awards, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100
Award, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, as well as being recognized with PROFIT and Chatelaine magazine’s TOP 100 Women
Business Owners Awards. She also sits on numerous public and private boards and is dedicated to giving back to her community and country.
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Address by the Leader of the Green Party
10:25 AM – 10:40 AM
Address by Dr. Andrew Weaver
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 33WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 10:40 AM – 2:45 PM Principal Policy Session: Resolutions 10:40 AM – 11:55 AM Nominations From the Floor for Table Officer Positions 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM Area Association Lunches 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM AKBLG Garibaldi Room, WCC AVICC Emerald Ballroom C, Westin LMLGA Emerald Ballroom B, Westin NCLGA Mount Currie Ballroom, Hilton SILGA Emerald Ballroom A, Westin Address by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Honourable Selina Robinson Candidate Speeches As necessary 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Election of Table Officers As necessary 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM PROVINCIAL CABINET TOWN HALLS Building a Better BC Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister Municipal Affairs and Housing Honourable Claire Trevena, Minister Transportation and Infrastructure Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade, and Technology Safe Communities Room: Harmony Room, WCC Honourable David Eby, Attorney General Honourable Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Jennifer Rice, MLA, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness 34 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BC
WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY
SESSIONS | 10:40 AM - 4:30 PM | 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Investing in People
Room: Fitzsimmons Room, WCC
Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health
Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training
Honourable Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family Development
Growing Prosperity
Room: Garibaldi Room, WCC
Honourable Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture
Honourable Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Presentation of 2018 Energy & Climate Action Awards
Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC
THURSDAY SESSIONS
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM CLINICS
Better Bang for Buck with Bylaw
Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC
Presenters:
Lyn Hall, Mayor, City of Prince George
Troy DeSouza, Lawyer, Lawyer for LIBOA/GovLaw LLP
Inder Litt, President, LIBOA
Rachel Hastings, BEO, District of North Cowichan
Lorne Fletcher, Chief BEO, City of Langford
Details: True or False? Local government bylaws can be more effective than criminal law in reducing crime? Answer: True. Criminal
prosecutions depend on the discretion of an overwhelmed Crown Counsel and often result in ineffective sentences, frustrating local
police. Bylaw enforcement officers, working collaboratively with police and municipal prosecutors, are a more cost-effective solution to
make communities safer against: repeat street offenders/tent cities; seedy motels/shady businesses; tree- cutting; unlawful grow-ops,
dispensaries and “clubhouses”; and nuisance, graffiti and noise. Learn how your community can save tax dollars by coordinating bylaw
enforcement, police, and municipal prosecutors. Working cooperatively, local governments can cost-effectively keep the peace!
C O M M U N I C AT I O N , C O L L A B O R AT I O N , C O O P E R AT I O N 35THURSDAY SESSIONS 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM CLINICS CONTINUED Collaboration, Decision-Making, Investment and… Geoscience! Room: Harmony Room, WCC Presenters: Richard Truman, Director, External Relations, Geoscience BC Taylor Bachrach, Mayor, Town of Smithers Gwen Johansson, Mayor, District of Hudson’s Hope Details: Unbiased public geoscience data is helping communities in British Columbia to attract investment and make informed decisions about minerals, energy and water resources. This session will explain how Geoscience BC is pairing innovations in lasers, drones and ‘big data’ with more traditional boots-on-the-ground research to create new data and improve understanding. Community case studies will give practical examples showing how this is informing decision-making and encouraging investment in a wide range of communities across British Columbia. The session will also include a demonstration of some of the free tools available to access public geoscience data in British Columbia so that you can easily access data available in and around your community. Professional Reliance Review Room: Fitzsimmons Room, WCC Presenter: Leon Gaber, Director, Professional Reliance, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Details: Most provincial natural resource management decisions are made under a system of Professional Reliance in which Government relies on private sector qualified professionals overseen by self-governing professional organizations to help achieve its objectives. In July 2017 the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy was mandated to review the professional reliance model to ensure the highest professional, technical and ethical standards are being applied to resource development in British Columbia. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss the Professional Reliance Review project and the implication recommendations from it may have for communities across the province. Addressing Workplace Harassment in the #MeToo Era Room: Garibaldi A, WCC Presenters: Cameron Wardell, Lawyer, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP Natasha Jategaonkar, Lawyer, Mathews Dinsdale Clark LLP Details: In the past year, we have witnessed an incredible swell in awareness of sexual and other forms harassment in the workplace. Newspaper headlines have featured allegations and their aftermath on an almost daily basis while anti-workplace bullying initiatives have grown in both scope and intensity. No one wants to be the next unfortunate headline. Employers should be aware of the obligations owed to their employees, not only for their own benefit, but also to ensure that their employees benefit by enjoying safe, happy and productive workplaces. This session will provide tools, both proactive and reactive, for responding to and handling complaints of bullying and harassment in a time when it has never been more important to get it right. 36 UBCM 2018 SEPTEMBER 10-14 | WHISTLER BC
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