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Convention Survey

Help us evaluate this year’s UBCM Convention. Delegates are invited to share comments on their experience through a short survey. We want to hear your comments so we can continue to make the annual Convention a valuable event. Delegates who complete the survey will also be entered in a draw to win an Apple watch.

Feedback sought on cannabis and liquor changes

The Province distributed two discussion papers to local governments to seek input on proposed distance criteria for cannabis retail stores and capacity requirements at licensed establishments with on-site liquor consumption. Local governments may provide written feedback to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) by December 31st. UBCM members that did not receive the discussion papers are asked to contact the LCRB. Read more.

New recycling eco-fees in development for 2027 

The Province has advised UBCM that a new recycling program and eco-fees are anticipated in April 2027 for products recently added to British Columbia's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. Read more.

• Video: An explainer on DRIPA.
• Resolutions results. View the full list of decisions. 
• Funding and resources: September 2026