Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Health
- Infrastructure
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Regional Development
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Request funding to support the publication of a newsletter entitled C2C Connect published by UBCM and the First Nations Summit.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Advocacy efforts around the design and implementation of the Build Canada Communities Component Agreement and the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The Communities Component Agreement was signed between the Government of Canada and Province of B.C. and UBCM in July, 2008 and is an infrastructure funding program for municipalities under 100,000 in population. UBCM will participate in the Communities Component Management Committee. The Stimulus Fund was announced in Budget 2009.
Federal Departments involved are Transportation and Infrastructure Cda. In the past 6 months UBCM has provided briefings on this file to the BC Conservative Caucus, the B.C. Liberal Caucus and the B.C. NDP Caucus; and has been in contact with Minister Stockwell Day and Minister Chuck Strahl.
- UBCM administers the Federal Gas Tax Program for local governments in British Columbia. Our staff are in contact with Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Development staff on a regular basis. UBCM has both staff and a Board representative on an oversight committee. In 2008 UBCM was involved in discussions which resulted in extending gas tax funding to 2014 and was a signatory to the Extension Agreement.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-32 "An Act Respecting the Sustainable Development of Canada's Seacoast and Inland Fisheries. In past years the UBCM had provided comments with respect to Bill C-45 "An Act Respecting the Sustainable Development of Canada's Seacoast and Inland Fisheries. With the introduction of Bill C32 UBCM was consulted and made enquiries about the differences between the former Bill and the new Bill.
- Resolution from UBCM membership forwarded to federal goverenment requesting adequate funding for early childhood initiatives and childcare. No specific legislation referenced.
- Resolution from membership forwarded to the Minister of Justice requesting the creation of a permanent criminal justice commission. No specific legislation or regulation cited in resolution.
Policies or Program
- Resolution from UBCM membership to Government of Canada requesting new funding to private landowners for the removal of pine beetle infested trees from their properties
- Resolution from membership forwarded to Minister of Environment asking for changes to compel the remediation of contaminated sites. No specific program requested but rather a general request.
- Resolution from membership forwarded to Minister of Health requesting federal equipment grants to health authorities. No specific program or legislation specified.
- Resolution from membership requesting establishment of policies to protect and conserve drinking water. No specific policy referenced.
- Resolution from membership requesting that the federal government be requested to create an enhanced, comprehensive and sustainable program providing flood assistance to local governments. No program specified.
- The RCMP Contract for local governments in British Columbia is due to expire in 2012. Negotiations for a new contract are underway. UBCM is an advisor to the Provincial negotiator from the Province of BC involved in RCMP contract discussions.
Regulation
- The Riparian Areas Regulation is a provincial regulation. UBCM staff sit on a Riparian Areas Coordination Committee along with federal staff from Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Environment Canada
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Members of the House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Solicitor General Canada (SGC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities has represented local government interests within the Province of B.C. to the provincial and federal governments since 1905.It promotes collaboration between all orders of governments that promote shared public objectives.Interactions with federal government fall into 2 broad categories - (1) advocacy work related to federal programs and legislation and (2) collaboration and information sharing and local government capacity building. The latter includes co-sponsoring conferences with federal and other agencies or involvement of federal government officials in the UBCM Annual Convention.UBCM is committed to openness and transparency. Information is available on the UBCM website (www.civicnet.bc.ca) on the scope of all UBCM activities, including advocacy.In addition to its advocacy/representation role, UBCM provides additional services to its members such as are described under the Prgrams and Services and Publications headings of the website.UBCM also delivers the federal gas tax and public transit programs in B.C. to its members.In pursuit of the community and local government interests, UBCM has set out the areas of its concerns under Section D.Members of the UBCM propose resolutions that may affect a wide range of federal matters. If endorsed these are conveyed following the annual convention. Copies of such resolutions can be accessed at www.civicnet.bc.ca (under Resolutions and Policy).Local governments, including muncipalities and regional districts are UBCM's members. Membership is voluntary and all local governments in BC are members of UBCM. UBCM is the exclusive group representing local government in BC.UBCM participates in various infrastructure programs such as the Build Canada Program and the Federal Stimulus fund.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Gary MacIsaac,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Membership in the UBCM is voluntary. All local governments in B.C. including municipalities and regional districts in B.C. are members.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2008-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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$466,786.49
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
60 - 10551 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC V6X 2W9
Canada
Telephone number:
604-270-8226
Ext.
105
Fax number:
604-270-9116
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Marie Crawford,
Associate Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Brenda Gibson,
General Manager, Gas Tax/Public Transit |
No public offices held
- Gary MacIsaac,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Reiko Tagami,
Information and Resolutions Coordinator |
Public offices held
- Paul Taylor,
Relationships and Communication Advisor |
No public offices held
- Richard Taylor,
General Manager, Victoria Operations |
No public offices held
- Ken Vance,
Senior Policy Advisor |
No public offices held
- Marlene Wells,
Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
- Jared Wright,
Senior Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
