You are receiving this email because you’ve registered for the 2025 UBCM Convention. The Convention Bulletin will share pertinent details and updates regarding the Convention in the coming months.

Ready To Connect at #UBCM25

UBCM is excited to welcome delegates to the 2025 Convention in beautiful Victoria. Our Convention Program is packed not only with all the familiar functions that our UBCM members expect, but we’re continually fine tuning the agenda to bring you relevant and timely new session content.

Our Study Sessions will mark the beginning of an eventful week. Do not forget to reserve a spot - there are many relevant and thought-provoking sessions to chose from but space is limited.

Convention week includes many opportunities for dialogue, problem solving, education, and networking. Our Welcome Reception will be the first big networking event of the week - we can't wait to see you there! You should also mark your calendar for the 2025 UBCM Community Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception on Tuesday afternoon

To verify your registration, you can check your confirmation email to ensure you've selected all of the right events. After initial registration, you can always return to the 2025 Convention Registration Page on ubcm.ca to make changes or to purchase tickets to special paid events (pending space availability).

Simply scroll down to the Modify Your Registration section, then click the login link. A new window where you enter the registered delegate’s email address and registration number, once entered, you can easily modify your options. If you have an issue amending your current registration, please email convention@ubcm.ca.

Deadline Approaching: Child Minding Program

During daytime convention programming from September 22 - 26, child minding services will once again be available to elected officials of the UBCM membership.

Parents must pre-register each child through UBCM to secure space for this special childcare program. Managed by a fully licensed and registered child care provider, services will be hosted at the Parkside Hotel. Parents will be charged a nominal fee of $30 per day, plus GST, for each participating child. As it requires UBCM to secure and plan for the appropriate number of nannies along with suitable play and rest spaces well in advance of convention, drop-in child minding services will not be available. To register, please visit the Child Care Program page on ubcm.ca for more details. Parents must complete the Childminding Registration Package and return by email to Jackie-Deane Cowell at jdcowell@ubcm.ca by Friday, August 15, 2025 to guarantee space for each child.

Schedule a Stop at the

Sponsor Showcase!

Be sure to visit the Sponsor Showcase (Upper Pavilion, Level 1, Victoria Conference Centre). Access the Upper Pavilion via the outdoor covered walkway just off the Totem Atrium West doors.

Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM 

Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Meet with Sponsors specializing in the local government sector to learn about their solutions and effective practices or explore potential new partnerships to benefit your community. On Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 – 8:30am, we invite Delegates to visit with our sponsor exhibitors while enjoying a coffee and continental breakfast.

Drop by the UBCM Booth inside the Upper Pavilion to learn about the UBCM Group Benefits Plan and available Funding Programs.

Calling All Area Associations

There are five local government area associations in B.C., each of which is governed by a duly elected Executive and meets annually to consider resolutions that have been identified by their local communities. Resolutions endorsed at area association meetings are forwarded to UBCM’s annual convention for consideration by the full membership.

At this year’s Convention each area association, AKBLG, AVICC, LMLGA, NCLGA, and SILGA will host individual luncheons on Wednesday, September 24. If you haven’t already signed up, you can amend your current registration to network and connect with other delegates in your region. Location details for each area association lunch will be published in the Convention Program and Convention Event App, when available. Pre-registration is required.

Convention Appointments Available with UBCM Funding Program Staff

UBCM staff will be available to discuss funding programs during Convention. Appointments are available with staff from the Canada Community-Building Fund and Local Government Program Services.

UBCM members are encouraged to book an appointment to meet UBCM staff and to discuss:

• Canada Community-Building Fund – Community Works Fund, Strategic Priorities Fund, Metro Vancouver Regional Fund, new CCBF agreement
• Local Government Program Services – Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, FireSmart Community Funding and Supports, Asset Management Planning, Community to Community, Next Generation 911
• Currently funded projects, including reporting and claims requirements
• Future funding opportunities and application requirements
• Funding opportunities for local projects



For more information, please contact Ella Chin, echin@ubcm.ca 

Request appointments here.

Requesting Provincial Government Staff Meetings



The Provincial Appointment Book provides UBCM members information on how to request meetings with the Premier, Cabinet Ministers, and Provincial Government staff from Ministries, Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations (MACC) during the 2025 UBCM Convention.

The deadline for MACC staff meeting requests is August 20, 2025.



Provincial Appointment Desk staff will also be available onsite in Victoria to schedule staff-level meetings. The Provincial Appointment Desk will be located in the Lower Lobby Level of the Fairmont Empress Hotel from Monday to Thursday (September 22 – 25).

Note: The Premier and Cabinet Minister meeting request site closed on July 2nd.

Welcome Returning &

New Sponsors

UBCM would like to recognize and thank the 2025 sponsors for their continued support. Sponsorships help reduce the cost to deliver the convention, thereby reducing the registration costs and lowering barriers for local governments to attend.

When planning your in-person schedule and on-line screen time through the Convention Event App, please set aside dedicated time to visit our Exhibitors Showcase in the Upper Pavillion at the Victoria Conference Centre, as well as to click through to the virtual Sponsor Profiles features in the Event App.

To learn more about sponsorship and sponsoring organizations at the UBCM Convention, please visit our FAQ page here.

Long Service Awards

Nominations are still being accepted for the Long Service Awards (20 and 25 years) and Special Long Service Awards (35+ years). The list of past recipients for these prestigious awards are listed on ubcm.ca.

To celebrate and ensure recognition of your local government colleagues at the 2025 UBCM Convention, the submission deadline is Friday, August 22nd. Please complete the nomination form and email any questions Jackie-Deane Cowell at jdcowell@ubcm.ca

50% Registration Refund Deadline

We understand that as business priorities shift, sometimes so does your availability to attend the Convention. Registration is 100% refundable, if cancelled (in writing) by August 8th. A 50% refund will be issued, if cancelled between August 9th - 29th. No refunds will be processed after close of business, Friday, August 29th. For registration assistance, or to provide cancellation notification, please email convention@ubcm.ca.