Mercer: One of the things that drives me insane in Canada is how the average citizen does not know the difference between municipal powers, provincial powers of federal powers and responsibility.
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Union of BC Municipalities: the voice of local government in British Columbia since 1905.
Joined January 2010
- Our thanks to @GurdeepPandher for promoting positivity, inclusivity and diversity, and for sharing his fantastic energy and Bhangra dance moves with #UBCM21
- Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau: Climate change will continue to rob us of certainty and predictability. We are in a time of overlapping crises and we are going to need new approaches, new tools and new maps to navigate this world. #UBCM21
- Sonia Furstenau: One of the most effective ways we can fight climate change is by preserving, protecting and restoring natural landscapes. Community forests across the province are a great example of this.
- NDP leadership candidate David Eby has announced a plan to respond to BC's housing crisis that is comprehensive and constructive. Multiple elments in the plan respond directly to local government requests, and provide solid basis for improving attainability #bcpoli (1)
- "75 % of young people have given up hope of owning a home in BC. We have to leave more than that legacy for our children and our grandchildren." @KevinFalcon #UBCM22
- Standing ovation for Hon. Selina Robinson - “When we work in partnership we can build a stronger more resilient province together.” #UBCM2019
- We owe a debt to @globeandmail @KathyTGlobe & @garymasonglobe for condo flipping investigation & commentary this week. Strengthened governance, appropriate taxation & effective collection supported by UBCM housing strategy. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… @carolejames @selinarobinson
- We’re proud to announce our new @UBCM President for 2020-2021, District of #Vanderhoof Councillor Brian Frenkel #UBCM2020 @briancondor13
