UBCM Convention 2022 – Whistler BC
Full Convention Program
Monday
Learnings from the Lytton Fire: Preventing Future Wildfire Disasters
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
An examination of the Lytton community wildland-urban (WU) fire disaster found the same pattern of destruction as other WU fire disasters in Canada and the US. You will discover how local ignition conditions of a structure and its immediate surroundings within 30 meters principally determine structure ignitions during extreme wildfires. Reducing a structure’s local ignition potential provides the basis for an alternative, structure ignition resistance approach for effectively preventing community WU fire disasters without necessarily controlling wildfires.
Decriminalization and Harm Reduction: Key Considerations for Local Governments
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
This session will address both decriminalization and harm reduction. On decriminalization, attendees will learn about the Health Canada exemption, which will allow adults in B.C. to possess a small amount of certain illicit substances for personal use, without being at risk for criminal charges for simple possession or having their substances confiscated. Presenters will also address the public use of illicit substances and concerns regarding public safety. For the harm reduction portion of the session, presenters will explore the role of local governments, how local governments have overcome challenges, and highlight positive examples in BC.
Tuesday
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Clinics
- Strengthening Responsible Conduct
- BC Public Libraries: To Infinity and Beyond
- Room: Garibaldi Room B, WCC
Presenters:
Kevin Millsip, Executive Director, BC Libraries Co-op
Jerrilyn (Schembri) Kirk, Executive Director, BC Library Trustees Association
Rina Hadziev, Executive Director, BC Library Association
Leigh Anne Palmer, Executive Director, Association of BC Public Library Directors
Details: Infinity often seems like an impossibility, just an illusion. Recognizing the illusion and changing the
perspective, takes the work of many. The past 2 years have demonstrated the importance of having a social
safety net to support our most vulnerable populations and to keep our businesses and communities thriving.
Public libraries are a key component of our community social safety network.
In addition to 10 years of frozen annual provincial funding to public libraries in BC, the intense demands
stemming from the pandemic have driven public libraries to seek out creative sustainability solutions.
Imagine what would be possible if all 71 public libraries across British Columbia received additional funding
to help support their communities where they need it most? “To Infinity and Beyond” will paint a picture of
sustainable libraries!
- Room: Garibaldi Room B, WCC
- Development of B.C.’s Hydrogen Sector
- Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC
Presenters:
Ester Di Maio da Cunha, Policy Analyst, Electricity and Alternative Energy Division, Ministry of Energy, Mines
and Low Carbon Innovation
Rebecca Luedtke, Policy Analyst, Electricity and Alternative Energy Division, Ministry of Energy, Mines and
Low Carbon Innovation
David McKay, Policy Analyst, Electricity and Alternative Energy Division, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low
Carbon Innovation
Details: In July 2021, the B.C. Hydrogen Strategy was released to outline government’s actions on the
development of B.C.’s hydrogen economy. Hydrogen can play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas
emissions across sectors such as transportation and industry, or replacing diesel used for electricity generation
in Indigenous and remote communities. This clinic intends to cover: First, an overview of Hydrogen Strategies’
four main near-term priorities (hub development, carbon intensity threshold, carbon capture storage atlas,
and hydrogen regulatory mapping). Second, B.C. Hydrogen Office’s role for hydrogen projects. Third, Centre
for Innovation and Clean Energy’s partnership with the Ministry. Finally, an overview of the Ministry’s hydrogen
station network planning and related CleanBC Go Electric Programs. The Ministry looks forward to hosting
this clinic to explain hydrogen’s role and its support in B.C.
- Room: Rainbow Theatre, WCC
- BC’s Economic Plan: A Plan for Today, A Vision for Tomorrow
- Local Grown Solutions to Homelessness and Addiction
8:45 AM – 11:45 AM Electoral Area Directors Rainbow Theatre, WCC
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Electoral Area Directors
Mount Currie Ballroom, Hilton Hotel
Sponsored by Lidstone & Company Law Corporation
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
UBCM Community Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception
Mount Currie Ballroom, Hilton Hotel
Sponsored by Municipal Finance Authority of BC (Gold), Urban Systems (Gold),
and Joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (Silver)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
UBCM Welcome Reception
Grand Foyer, Sea to Sky Ballroom B&C, WCC
8:45 am – 11:45 am
Electoral Area Directors’ Forum – Agenda
8:45 – 8:50 am Introduction & Welcome
8:50 – 9:10 am Fire Safety Act – Brian Godlonton, BC Fire Commissioner
11:45 am – 1:15 pmForum Lunches1:30 pm – 3:15 pm
Plenary Session
Re-envisioning Health Care in BC
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Provincial Policy Sessions
- CleanBC Local Government Climate Action Program
- Developing an Old Growth Strategy for British Columbia
- Connectivity Readiness for Communities
- Reimagining Tourism in BC
3:30 pm – 4:00 pmMunicipal Insurance Association – Voting Member Orientation4:00 pm – 5:00 pmMunicipal Insurance Association AGM4:30 pm – 5:30 pmMunicipal Finance Authority Semi-Annual Meeting5:30 pm – 6:30 pmUBCM Community Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception
| Tuesday, September 13 | |
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| 7:00 am – 8:30 am | Clinics Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Clinics
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| 8:45 am – 11:45 am | Electoral Area Directors’ Forum
Small Talk Forum Mid-Sized Communities Forum Large Urban Communities Forum |
| 11:45 am – 1:15 pm | Forum Lunches |
| 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm | Plenary Session
Re-envisioning Health Care in BC |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Provincial Policy Sessions
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| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Municipal Insurance Association – Voting Member Orientation |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Municipal Insurance Association AGM |
| 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Municipal Finance Authority Semi-Annual Meeting |
| 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | UBCM Community Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception |
| 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Welcome Reception |
