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Federal budget analysis for BC local government 


On November 5, 2026, Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne tabled Budget 2026: Masters of our destiny. The budget includes significant new investments in housing, infrastructure, homelessness prevention, community safety, and clean energy, while emphasizing economic growth and long-term competitiveness. Read more for items of interest to BC local governments.

 
 

Save the date: Nov. 18 

Hotel reservations for 2027 Convention


The UBCM room blocks for the 2027 Convention in Whistler will open for reservations on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9 am. 


The hotels will not accept reservations before this date and will not create waitlists. The hotels will also not be able to transfer reservations made before the release date into the UBCM group block at the UBCM rates. 


Further details with specific hotels, room rates, cancellation policies and reservation instructions will be added to the 2027 Convention webpage before November 18. 

 

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