Location: 121 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC  View Map

Are you making planning decisions, but have no formal planning education or little planning experience?

MATI ® Community Planning is a program designed by a team of planners and educators especially for you.  It will equip you with practical knowledge, tools and techniques that you will be able to use immediately when you go back to work.

In this week long residential course you will...

• Work with some of the most highly regarded planners in BC, and build a network of local government and planning colleagues.
• Learn to work more effectively with Council/Board and community members on planning and development issues.
• Develop a critical understanding of various planning approaches.
• Learn to administer various land use permits, regulations, bylaws, and subdivision processes.
• Learn to apply the principal approving officer tools.
• Learn to effectively oversee land use planning consultants.
• Bring a challenging planning issue to discuss with planning experts and colleagues.
• Take home a planning “tool kit” you can use on Monday morning.

Registration and Fees
Visit MATI ® Community Planning to register

Fees
The fee per participant is $3000 (plus GST). This is an all-inclusive fee, which will cover tuition, course materials, accommodation, all meals.  LGMA members are entitled to a discounted rate of $2,730 plus GST. Upon completion of this MATI ® course, the LGMA will provide a reimbursement to your organization for this member-preferred rate. 

Location: Online

Resignations and retirements have been commonplace in many workplaces over the last few years. This has been no different for BC local governments. In this webinar, the MIABC's Assistant General Counsel will explore the impact that staff changes have on claims litigation. Specifically, she will review what members can do to help protect their local government from liability and will summarize the steps that make or break the defence of a claim where key witnesses are no longer available.

This webinar is completely FREE to join for staff and elected officials of BC local governments and First Nations governments. Please feel free to forward this email to others in your organization.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For MIABC members who miss the live broadcast, a recording of the webinar and the slides will be available in the MIABC's Webinar Library within two business days. You will need to create an account on our website to access the Learning Library. For more information on creating an account, click here. Not sure if your local government is a member? Review our list of members.

Staff and elected officials of BC local governments and First Nations governments can register here.

Location: Online

This one-day workshop is designed to heighten the awareness of Underground and Overhead Utility Safety with a strong focus on safe work practices and industry standards while working in proximity to all types of utilities found in an urban setting. Safety regulations and best practices along with operational techniques surrounding ground disturbance are detailed.

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

·        To convey regulations and acts related to buried utilities in B.C.

·        Understand Potential hazards associated with utilities

·        Identify best practices and planning prior to excavating

·        Knowing your responsibilities regarding contact and reporting

·        Knowing the best methods to locate and excavate near utilities

·        Identify limits of approach

·        Review hand digging techniques

·        Top Man (Pad man) Roles & Responsibilities

·        Understand BC1Call Ticket information and Map Reading Symbols

·        Identifying Underground Utilities Locate Tip & Tricks

Certification:   Certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

Duration: Eight hours (8 Hours) of virtual lessons with an instructor.

Workshop Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). 

Delivery Method: Virtual Session - Zoom Meeting

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested.  

Location: Online

This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet the requirements of the national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) and Passive House standards. The course will help learners understand the best practices from the design to verification of HVAC systems in residential projects. Through case-studies and industry experts, learners will recognize the unintended consequences of poorly selected, designed, installed, and verified systems and practices for planning, coordinating, and verifying mechanical HVAC systems to ensure project performance and owner satisfaction. Key topics include Energy Step Code and Passive House requirements; HVAC mechanical system options, costs, and performance; and best practices from design, tender, installation, and verification.

Register: https://www.bcit.ca/courses/introduction-to-residential-mechanical-systems-for-zero-energy-emissions-and-passive-house-buildings-xzeb-1140/

Prerequisite(s)
60% in XZEB 1001 and 60% in XZEB 1120

Location: 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver, BC  View Map

The 26th Annual FNESC Education Conference will bring together educators, administrators and partners to learn, share, and be inspired, with a focus on advancing quality education for First Nations learners in BC. We are very grateful to return to an in-person conference this year and for the opportunities it will afford for learning, and sharing. An exciting agenda is being planned, with guest speakers, panels, and workshops.

 

Location: Online

UFV Now Accepting Applications for Winter 2023 Records Management Certificate Program!

With the rapid growth of digital technologies, organizations need assistance to manage records and documents efficiently. The Records Management program teaches you industry standards and best practices to create, organize, secure, archive, and track both electronic and paper records in order to facilitate retrieval and ensure legal compliance. Records management expertise can set you apart from the office pool and lead to enhanced career opportunities.

Learn more by clicking here.  

Questions? Email [email protected] 

Location: Online

UFV Now Accepting Applications for Winter 2023 Public Relations Certificate Program!

To enable you to seize opportunities in this fast-moving field, UFV’s Public Relations program equips you with practical knowledge in public relations, social media, image management, public speaking, media relations, and writing. These sought-after skills qualify you for varied employment opportunities or career advancement.

Learn more by clicking here.  

Questions? Email [email protected] 

Location: Online

UFV Now Accepting Applications for Winter 2023 Civic Governance and Innovation Certificate Program!

The 6 course Civic Governance and Innovation certificate program is designed for current municipal and regional government employees, and others interested in local governance. This program critically examines the role of local political culture in governance priorities and processes, why some good ideas take root while others do not, and ways that learners build on the best evidence available to effect change. Students collaborate across professional roles in order to identify and mold more resilient and effective organizational practices.
 
Course Offerings for the Winter 2023 Term:
 
CIVI 200: Evidence-Based Decision Making
Fundamental approaches to evidence-based decision making examined for use within public/private sector organizations. Students reflect on evidence-based methodologies, including critical thinking skills, various experimental designs, data collection, use of statistics, and Indigenous ways of knowing/being to provide evidentiary basis for decisions. Students develop skills to gather, organize, cite, review, and evaluate the decision-making process.
 
CIVI 202: Civic Governance in British Columbia and the Fraser Valley
Provides a conceptual framework and shared language among municipal governments in British Columbia and the Fraser Valley. Examination of the historical and cultural roots of, and legal foundations for, local governments within a broader national political framework. Analysis of the impact of local governments and municipal civil servants on communities they serve.

Learn more by clicking here.  

Questions? Email [email protected] 
 

Location: Online

The City Program at SFU offers a collection of introductory courses to urbanization fields. Beginning in January with Planning for Non-Planners: Everything You Need to Know about Community Planning, the CITY100 series of courses run in the evenings or weekends and primarily online to suit busy professionals.

Taught by field practitioners and experts, these foundational courses offer a unique opportunity for emerging and established professionals in adjacent fields to broaden their understanding of how various dimensions of our urban environments come together, as well as make connections with other talented and motivated participants.

Registration is open for the CITY100 series of courses and for CITY755 and CITY251:

• Planning for Non-Planners CITY101
  Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 | 4 evenings online
• Housing Policy Fundamentals CITY102
  Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21 | 4 evenings online
• Community Data Fundamentals CITY106
  Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 | 4 evenings online
• Transportation Planning Foundations CITY103
  Feb 9, 23, Mar 2, 9 | 4 evenings online
• Fundamentals of Public Health in Cities CITY110
  Mar 29, Apr 5, 12, 19 | 4 evenings online
• Introduction to Sustainable Cities CITY109
  Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 | 4 evenings online
• Giving Council a Piece of Your Mind: Writing Reports that Work CITY251
  April 3, 4 | 2 evenings online
• Introduction to Neighbourhood Design CITY104
  Apr 11, 18, 22, May 2 | 3 evenings online, Vancouver field trip
• Introduction to Landscape Architecture CITY108
  April 27, May 4, 11, 18 | 4 evenings online
• Fundamentals of Architecture CITY107
  May 2, 9, 16, 23 | 4 evenings online
• Real Estate Development from the Inside Out CITY755
  May 3, 10, 17, 24, Jun 7 | 6 evenings online

 Interested in learning more about the CITY100 Series or other CITY courses? Please email [email protected] or visit www.sfu.ca/city.

Location: Online

Invest in yourself and become a confident and successful project manager in just 6 weeks. Managers in local government who lead or oversee projects in areas such as corporate administration, public works, parks and recreation, planning or finance, will benefit from this training and learn to deliver projects with confidence.

In this highly interactive mix of live webinars combined with self-paced learning activities, participants will learn to develop their leadership capacity and expertise in initiating, planning, managing, and closing project work to deliver successful projects.

Each live webinar is a 120-minute (10 a.m. - Noon) online session with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. Participants will have one or two weeks to complete their assignments depending on the module. Join course instructor, Amber McMillan, current Vancouver Island PMI(r) Chapter President as she guides participants through content based on the current Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(r) Guide), which is viewed as the fundamental resource for effective project management, worldwide.

Review the course brochure and register online by January 6, 2023.

Location: Online

Join us for a virtual (zoom) information session to learn more about graduate programs at the University of Victoria's School of Public Administration. Hear from our friendly Graduate Advising team all about our school and programs to find out how we can help you meet your personal and professional goals.
You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about all programs, including our renowned Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs, and everything you wanted to know about the application process.
 

Location: Online

Join UFV's Continuing Education department and Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the first online panel session in a three-part series titled Towards Collaborative Governance and Shared Innovation.
 
In this session titled Fostering Connections That Last: Conversations in Civic and Indigenous Relationship Building, panelists from local First Nations and municipal leaders will come together online to share their perspective on the roots and evolution of municipal relationship with Indigenous governments. From conversations about the root of current relationships, to historical and present-day barriers, and emerging opportunities, this event will explore the past, the present, and the future of Indigenous and local government relationships.

Panelists include:
- Heidi Martin, Development Coordinator with Aquilini Indigenous Developments and Adjunct Professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business
- Ken Christian, former Mayor of Kamloops
- Jason Campbell, Executive Director Seabird Island Band
- Chris Gruenwald, Director of Forestry for the City of Mission
 
Moderated by Dr. Keith Carlson Director of UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre
 
Get your free ticket today by going to bit.ly/3j0dw8W
 
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
 
This event is sponsored by UFV’s Civic Governance and Innovation Certificate Program. For more information about the program, click here.

Location: Online

2023 is shaping up to be the year of accessibility for BC organizations. Why?

Upcoming compliance deadlines for BC public sector organizations in September 2023 and 2024 have over 750 organizations rushing to improve accessibility.
And thanks to the Great Retirement, labour shortages that aren’t going anywhere are piquing employer interest in underutilized talent like people with disabilities.

Untapped Accessibility’s Principal Consultant Stephen O’Keefe and Managing Director Trish Kelly will be joined by panelists to discuss why they think 2023 will be a big year for accessibility.
Panelists include:

• Anita Huberman- CEO for Surrey Board of Trade and Co-chair of the newly formed National Business Disability Inclusion Council)
• Christine Buchanan- Regional Director of Employment Services and Training for Open Door Group and Chair of BC’s Accessible Employment Standards Development Committee
• Other panelists TBC

Accessibility of the event

Live Captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. A captioned recording and an accessible slide deck will be available for all attendees. Our registration form will invite you to advise us of your request.

Who should attend?

This webinar will help public sector organizations like local governments, education providers, libraries, and Crown agencies understand how to comply with the upcoming legislation, and how to reach beyond compliance to create truly inclusive organizations that will attract and retain talent.

Register now

Location: Online

Developers and property owners are becoming more sophisticated. They are learning how municipalities function and in turn how to better challenge their bylaws, challenge their decisions, and sue them. This is particularly so given the fact there are several lawyers that specialize in making things difficult for municipalities.

In this webinar, Sunny Uppal, a lawyer who previously represented land developers, will let you in on strategies that developers, property owners, and lawyers use to defeat municipalities. Topics that will be covered in this webinar include

1. Challenging a municipality’s statutory authority
2. Suing a municipality for operational/policy decisions
3. Challenging the validity of municipal bylaws
4. Compelling municipalities to issue building/development permits
5. Fighting municipalities on zoning issues, and
6. Fighting bylaw infractions

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Webinar Presenter

Sandeep “Sunny” Uppal is an Associate at GovLaw. He comes to us from a well-known developers firm and provides a valuable perspective to our clients in anticipating bylaw challenges. Sunny prides himself on finding practical solutions to complex legal problems.

Location: Online, Online, BC  View Map

Thursday, January 26, 2023 / 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
Speaker:   Phillip Curley, Head of HotSpot
Who Can Attend this Webinar?  CAMA Members, Their Employees, and Elected Officials.  Non-Members are also welcome to attend.
Who Will Benefit from this Webinar?  CAO's, Clerks, and By-law, Finance and Economic Development Department Employees.
Registration Cost:  FREE but registration is at this link.

 One year since we presented to CAMA about Digital-First Parking Programs, they continue to prove the highest return on investment.  Whether creating a new revenue stream, expanding an existing program, or simply reducing hardware upgrades, digital parking solutions are solving these problems with very little expenditure.  Since last year, HotSpot's approach to digital-first parking has seen success in multiple Municipalities across Canada.  For example, saving the City of Saint John approximately $24,000 in expensive EMV hardware upgrades; and Pickering Ontario saved approximately $700,000 in parking infrastructure, while processing over thousands of transactions this summer.

Following 2022's CAMA webinar hosted with HotSpot and Jasper, Head of HotSpot Parking, Phillip Curley returns to share another experience and lessons learned.  Alongside our partner's Teresa Olsen, County Clerk, and Jim Millson, Supervisor of By-Law, from Norfolk County, Ontario.  Norfolk County's popular beaches are a tourist haven for residents around the GTA.  Norfolk initiated a digital-first pilot program to create new revenue, manage demand, and recoup funds for the infrastructure being used.  Join us to talk numbers, highs, lows, considerations, Council, and how digital solutions can adapt to all parking scenarios.
 

Location: 201 - 3962 Borden Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

We’re hiring! Upcoming job fair highlights many different District departments
 
Saanich, BC – The District of Saanich and the Saanich Police Department (SPD) will host a job fair on January 26 at the WorkBC Centre at 201 - 3962 Borden St between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
 
Hiring managers along with various staff from many different District departments will be on-site taking your questions and sharing information about starting and growing a career with Saanich.
 
This job fair, executed in partnership with WorkBC, aims to support the fast-growing population of Saanich and the surroundings area, by providing career growth opportunities and information about a wide variety of exciting roles.
 
“First and foremost, this job fair is about connecting our different divisions with people who want to work and build a career with Saanich,” said Samuel Dubois, one of the HR Managers. “Local government service is inherently meaningful work because the programs and services we provide and manage make such a positive difference to residents’ quality of life.”
 
Exhibitors at the fair will include many different divisions across the District, including Engineering and Public Works, Parks, Fire, Recreation / Community Services, Building Maintenance, Bylaw, Licensing, Finance, IT, Planning and Development, Administrative Support and the Saanich Police Department.
 
Representatives from each department will be on-hand to help answer your questions and inform you about current and future opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume to review with hiring managers, ask questions of District staff and be prepared to speak to hiring managers about careers at Saanich that may be of interest to them.
 
Together the District of Saanich and Saanich Police Department employ more than 1,600 staff and offer lots of job opportunities, in a broad variety of areas and levels.
 
Learn More: 

Visit our Careers page to learn more about current employment opportunities, the benefits and culture of Saanich, and tips for applying on roles with the District. For Saanich Police Department, you can also visit SPD careers page.


 

Location: Online

This 2-hour awareness course is meant for everyone working around high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground.

Even with work is not directly related to utilities, it may also present utility hazards. Not being aware of the hazards and the potential risks present will pose serious threats to workers. 

This includes workers in construction, paving, and maintenance, as well as arborists, and sign and banner installers. 

Topics include: 

• The basics of how electricity behaves
• An introduction to BC Hydro’s power system
• How to spot overhead and underground hazards
• How to plan your work and carry out your plan in a safe manner
• What to do if your equipment contacts a power line, if you encounter a downed power line, or if you need to escape from an energized area
• How to meet WorkSafeBC requirements for working near high-voltage lines 

Location: Online, Online, BC  View Map

Specific claims arise from Crown failures in respect of the administration of First Nations land and other First Nation assets, and from unfulfilled treaty promises. Resolving these historical grievances is critical to building trust and to improving Crown-First Nations relationships, and to achieving the national project of reconciliation. In addition, the settlement of specific claims brings long-term social and economic benefits to Indigenous communities

This forum assembles an expert faculty to provide delegates with an update on the progress made in the area of specific claims, including an update on policy and process, negotiations, and the operation of the Specific Claims Tribunal. Decisions and precedent from the Tribunal will be discussed, as well as long awaited insight from the Supreme Court of Canada. In addition, faculty will provide delegates with in-depth information and practical advice with respect to researching, preparing and valuing specific claims, and will facilitate discussion on what further steps need to be taken to improve the process and accelerate the resolution of specific claims.

This Forum Will Focus On the Following:
- An update from the Tribunal
- The latest important caselaw on specific claims
- Village site specific claims
- Valuing land claims and other historical losses
- Funding sources for specific claims
- Tips for researching and preparing specific claims
- Dispute resolution methods
- Receiving settlement funds
- UNDRIP, reconciliation, and looking to the future

Who Should Attend:
- Indigenous leaders, official, councillors, elders, negotiators, administrators, and advisors
- Federal, provincial and municipal government officials and policy advisors
- Lawyers practising in the areas of Aboriginal and Indigenous law, administrative law, executives, researchers, consultants and others working in this area
- Directors and members of community boards

Attend in-person or via live webinar

To reigster
Online: https://www.pbli.com/sclaims23
By phone: 604-730-2500

Location: 8181 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC, Richmond, BC  View Map

LMLGA Region
2023 Elected Officials Seminar

Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
8181 Cambie Road
Richmond, BC

The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is hosting the 2023 Elected Officials Seminars following the BC local government elections.  These seminars are designed for both newly and returning elected officials.  Senior management staff are also invited to attend these seminars along with their elected officials.  

The seminar will include plenary sessions for all elected officials attending as well as concurrent sessions to meet the specific needs of newly and retuning elected officials.

Location: 4205 Gellatly Rd., West Kelowna, BC  View Map

MATI ®

The Successful CAO: Local Government Advanced Management

February 9  - 14, 2023
The Cove Lakeside Resort, West Kelowna, BC

Are you new to the job of CAO or thinking of taking on the challenge? Are you interested in how to plan for success and avoid some of the common pitfalls of the job? If so, then MATI The Successful CAO is for you!

The role of a local government CAO is becoming increasingly complex and challenging. This course, designed by a team of veteran local government CAOs and educators, was created to support you to be successful in the CAO role.

In this week long residential course you will…

• Work with a team of highly experienced CAOs;
• Build a network of senior and CAO colleagues;
• Develop a critical understanding of the role of CAO;
• Learn the first steps you can take when assuming the role of CAO and the next steps if you’re already in it;
• Analyse your organization and develop a strategy to match your situation;
• Apply new knowledge and skills to ethical challenges;
• Learn to work effectively with and support your Council or Board; and
• Take home skills and knowledge you can apply on your first day back at work!

Location: 1310 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P3, Kelowna, BC  View Map

SAVE THE DATE
February 14-16, 2023
Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel, Kelowna, BC

Registration is limited to CAOs, appointed Deputy CAOs and Executive Director CEOs of Affiliate Members. CAO Forum sessions can be used towards Continuous Professional Learning credits.

The CAO Forum is an annual offering for local government chief administrative officers (CAOs) to meet with their colleagues and discuss issues of mutual concern in a congenial atmosphere. The Forum will feature interactive, two-way discussions with speakers on subjects of interest to local governments and provide an excellent opportunity for frank and open dialogue.

Program details have not been finalized and registration is not yet open.

• Tuesday, February 14: Welcome Reception 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 15: 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Thursday, February 16: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo BC, Nanaimo, BC  View Map

AVICC Region

2023 Elected Officials Seminar

Vancouver Island Convention Centre
Nanaimo, BC

The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is hosting the 2023 Elected Officials Seminars following the BC local government elections.  These seminars are designed for both newly and returning elected officials.  Senior management staff are also invited to attend these seminars along with their elected officials.  

The seminar will include plenary sessions for all elected officials attending as well as concurrent sessions to meet the specific needs of newly and retuning elected officials.

Location: 20393 Fraser Highway, Langely, BC  View Map

Parks Professional Pathways, Feb 22 - 23, 2023, presented by BC Recreation and Parks Association, is BC’s exclusive conference for parks professionals.

Parks professionals from local governments and from the private sector look to this conference as the place to keep up-to-date with the latest best practices, technology, and trends to stay on top of the changing demands of the environments they work in.

Register now and enjoy two dynamic conference days (Feb 22 & Feb 23) that include five education session themes:

• Climate Change
• Reconciliation and Parks
• Parks Maintenance
• Parks Planning and Leadership
• Tree and Plant Management

Two additional training opportunties are also available as ad-ons to conference registration packages:

• February 21: Playground Safety Awareness Certification Course
• February 24: Building Resilience Into Your Garden Workshop

Who attends Parks Professional Pathways?

Parks Directors, Managers, Supervisors and mid-Managerial Coordinators Parks Designers and Parks Planners Landscape Architects, Designers and Technicians Parks Technicians Turf Specialists Playground Maintenance Staff Arborists

Horticulturists Gardeners Groundskeepers Cemetery Attendants Equipment Operators Trades Foremen Trail & Habitat Trades Staff Community Planners

Register Now! Early Bird pricing ends Feb 2!

Location: 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC  View Map

Join us at Heritage Hall for a family-friendly evening of storytelling, music, community booths, and light refreshments to celebrate Heritage Week. Places that Matter launched with a plaque project in 2011 to recognize community-nominated sites that highlight some of the lesser-known people, places and events that have shaped Vancouver. A decade later, with 88 plaques installed, the online Community History Resource continues to grow with community contributions of personal stories and photographs for 125 sites.

This event is family-friendly and all are welcome to attend. By donation.

Register Here

Location: Online

Watershed Moments 2023: Blue Ecology Virtual Seminar on “A Pathway to Water Reconciliation and Resilience for Mayors, Councillors, and Regional Directors in British Columbia”

We have landed at the crux of two of the most important issues facing Canadians – relationships with First Nations and relationships with water - in an era when we must also adapt to a changing climate. Communities have a once in a generation opportunity to get our relationships with both right, and then start back down the river of time – this time together.

Watershed Moments 2023 is designed to inform local government elected representatives about BLUE ECOLOGY, a pathway to “water reconciliation”. Blue Ecology is a water-first approach to interweaving Indigenous and Western perspectives. Oral history, land and water stewardship, inter-generational baton.  These are foundational pieces for water reconciliation.

On February 23rd, the team of Michael Blackstock, Brian Carruthers and Richard Boase will seed the idea that hope lies within the sphere of local government. That is the scale where actions do matter. In an online broadcast via YouTube, Richard will moderate a free-flowing conversation between Michael and Brian. The goal is that this dynamic trio will light a spark with their enthusiasm and leave the audience with hope.

Michael Blackstock is an independent Indigenous scholar, past member of a UNESCO Expert Panel, and creator of the Blue Ecology methodology. His work is the inspiration for the Blue Ecology Institute.

Brian Carruthers is a respected, long time chief administrative officer in local government. He was an architect of the Cowichan Region’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program.

Richard Boase is facilitator extraordinaire for the Watershed Moments Series. In addition to his local government career, he is a founding Director of the Partnership for Water Sustainability.

Location: Online, Online, BC  View Map

First Nations are now entering into Reconciliation Agreements - commercial agreements that engage communities in economic activities that are much broader than the original models of Impact Benefit Agreements. These activities are essential for Crown, industry and First Nations seeking to maximize the certainty and economic benefits of development, and advance reconciliation of Crown, proponent and Indigenous interests. An in-depth understanding of these agreements is vital for anyone interested in resource development and working with First Nations.

This program assembles expert faculty to discuss key negotiation issues and the current standards leading to reconciliation and prosperity. Our speakers will share their knowledge and experience in negotiating, drafting, and implementing agreements, as well as how to best maximize the benefits that flow from these agreements and relationships. 

We will explore the impact and implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and how these agreements can benefit Indigenous communities.
Practical advice on overcoming common issues will be shared and discussed. Attendees will gain useful insights into the ways Indigenous laws can influence the process. Delegates will leave better prepared to protect and advance their interests in a mutually beneficial way.

Who Should Attend?

• Indigenous government leaders and negotiators
• Treaty and consultation/accommodation negotiators
• Owners, managers and negotiators of resource development companies
• Federal, provincial and municipal government officials involved in Indigenous relations and/or resource development
• Investment managers and professionals
• Consultants
• Lawyers practising in the areas of Aboriginal law, Indigenous law and/or resource development
• Accountants, business development professionals, financial planners, and others assisting First Nations with negotiations and business operations

Youth Sponsorship Program
We are pleased to offer our successful sponsorship program for First Nation, Métis and Inuit youth to attend forums offered by Pacific Business & Law Institute. For further information about applying to attend this or other programs, please visit: https://www.pbli.com/about 

Attend in-person (Downtown Vancouver) or via live webinar.

To register
Online: https://www.pbli.com/agreements23
By phone: 604-730-2500

Location: 1310 Water St., Kelowna, BC, Kelowna, BC  View Map

The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is hosting the 2023 Elected Officials Seminars following the BC local government elections.  These seminars are designed for both newly and returning elected officials.  Senior management staff are also invited to attend these seminars along with their elected officials.  

The seminar will include plenary sessions for all elected officials attending as well as concurrent sessions to meet the specific needs of newly and retuning elected officials.

Location: 301 N Star Blvd, Kimberley, BC V1A 3E9, Kimberley, BC  View Map

AKBLG Region

2023 Elected Officials Seminar

Kimberley Conference Centre
Kimberley, BC

The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is hosting the 2023 Elected Officials Seminars following the BC local government elections.  These seminars are designed for both newly and returning elected officials.  Senior management staff are also invited to attend these seminars along with their elected officials.  

The seminar will include plenary sessions for all elected officials attending as well as concurrent sessions to meet the specific needs of newly and retuning elected officials.

Location: 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC  View Map

The issues facing local governments continue to shift and change. Those working for or with municipalities need the latest information on emerging trends and best practices for facing new challenges and taking advantage of opportunities.

This forum assembles leading experts with extensive experience advising local governments, in order to provide insights on many of the most important issues in local government today. Attendees will come away with new strategies for solving difficult problems and maximizing important opportunities available in exciting new areas. With an emphasis on practical advice and real-world examples, this program should not be missed.

Issues to be Addressed:

• Recent case law and legislative developments
• An overview of the new Housing Supply Act and responses to homelessness
• Changes to drug possession enforcement and what it means for local governments
• Emergency preparedness
• Mayor and local government powers
• Approaches to economic development
• Dealing with bad behavior from constituents and officials

Who Should Attend:

• Mayors/chairs and councillors/directors
• Local government officers and employees
• Lawyers practising municipal, administrative, environmental, insurance or civil law
• Risk managers
• Consultants to local governments
• Municipal insurance professionals

Attend in-person (Downtown Vancouver) or via live webinar.

To register
Online: https://www.pbli.com/locgov23
By phone: 604-730-2500

Location: 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC, Prince George, BC  View Map

NCLGA Region

2023 Elected Officials Seminar

Coast Inn of the North
Prince George, BC

The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is hosting the 2023 Elected Officials Seminars following the BC local government elections.  These seminars are designed for both newly and returning elected officials.  Senior management staff are also invited to attend these seminars along with their elected officials.  

The seminar will include plenary sessions for all elected officials attending as well as concurrent sessions to meet the specific needs of newly and retuning elected officials.

Location: 1133 W. Hastings St, Vancouver, BC  View Map

Dates: March 20, 21 & 22, 2023
 
Location: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC
 
There are three sessions – people can choose one, two or three

1. March 20 2023:  English First Peoples Gr. 10-12 Teacher Resource Guide
2. March 21, 2023: BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
3. March 22, 2023:  Math & Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guides

Location: 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC  View Map

The 2023 Regional District Chairs & CAO Forum will be held at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC.  The program will run from 1:00 - 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 28th and from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29th.  Program and further details to be released soon.

Location: 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Victoria, BC  View Map

MFA's 2023 Financial Forum & Annual General Meeting of the Members will be held March 29-30, 2023 in Victoria.

Please note: Event registration is first-come, first-served. Due to limited venue capacity, all attendees must register to attend by 4:00pm, March 13, 2023.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, March 29
4:00pm - Registration
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Welcome Reception (Cocktails & Appetizers)

Thursday, March 30
7:30am - Registration
8:00am - 9:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm - Financial Forum 
12:00pm - 1:30pm - Lunch & Connection Break
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Annual General Meeting
2:30pm - Member Group Photo

4) Accessibility: 
To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Selina Pieczonka, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, at 250-419-4773 or [email protected]

Location: 101 Gordon St., Nanaimo, BC  View Map

The Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities is a body formed for the purpose of representing in one organization the various municipalities, regional districts and other local governments of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, qathet/Powell River, the North Coast and the Central Coast.

In early April each year, AVICC hosts a two and a half day Annual General Meeting and Convention. The event attracts over 250 member delegates as well as sponsors, exhibitors, partners and other non-member delegates.  Members are invited to host the event and if selected, are involved in the planning.
The main Convention starts at 2 pm on a Friday and finishes at noon on Sunday.  A pre-convention program is held on Friday morning, and often involves study tours or forums.  A Welcome Reception is scheduled for the Friday evening and an Annual Banquet on Saturday evening.

Location: 273 Power Street, Penticton, BC  View Map

The BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is pleased to announce to our members, non-members and partners that after a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the BC Economic Summit is coming back as an in-person event. Thanks to the generous support of the City of Penticton, the 2023 BC Economic Summit will be held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre in Penticton, BC, from April 16th to 18th, 2023. The theme of the 2023 Summit is Creating the WOW Factor.

The 2023 BC Economic Summit will be packed with valuable technical presentations, a solutions-focused exhibit hall, networking opportunities, and exciting activities. If you are involved in Economic Development in any capacity in BC, you will not want to miss this reunion as it will include all your favourite Summit activities, plus a few new surprises.  

Sessions Include*:

• Wearing the "C"
• The WOW Factor in Workforce and Health Care Recruitment
• State of BC's Economy
• Creating the WOW Factor with Local Events
• Economic Developers and Community Planners - Making the Connection
• Creating the Tourism Destination
• Bringing the WOW Factor to the Circular Economy
• Town Hall
• Creating the WOW Factor with Revitalization
• How to Attract Big Talent to Smaller Communities by Promoting Quality of Life
• Rural Communities in 10 Yearsand How to Prepare Today

*Subject to change. Agenda coming soon.

The 2023 BC Economic Summit will bring together Economic Developers, Indigenous Leaders, Local Government Leaders, Administration, Community Futures, Chambers and Boards of Trade, the Private Sector, and more to discuss issues important to address for our local, regional, and provincial economy.
The BCEDA is BC’s largest membership organization serving the economic development profession. From public to private, rural to urban and local to international, our members represent the entire range of economic development experiences.  Click here to find out more!

Location: #1-300 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek, BC  View Map

2023 North Central Local Government Association AGM & Convention held in Dawson Creek, BC and co-hosted with the City of Dawson Creek and the District of Chetwynd.  This year's theme is "Northern Communities Leading Together," where our communities always come together to support one another and help each other continue to build a better future for our people. 

Lindsey Borek Platinum Events Planning for any Sponsorship or Exhibition questions?

For all other inquiries, please contact Sandra Moore, NCLGA, at [email protected] 

Location: 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9, Vancouver, BC  View Map

On May 10-14, 2023, join us for the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit; an important five-day gathering formally known independently as the FireSmart BC Conference and the WUI Symposium. Our week-long focus on community wildfire resiliency and wildland urban interface training will kick off with a three-day in person conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, where we will listen to captivating speakers who are leaders in wildfire resiliency. We will also share best practices as well as our collective experience and insights through informative workshops, and expert panels. This will be followed by two days of training exercises in North Vancouver for BC’s firefighting professionals.

Our theme for this year’s event is Partners in Progress, which recognizes that collaboration and partnerships are critical for keeping BC communities safe and building fire resiliency. We look forward to celebrating our existing partnerships and creating new ones through valuable networking opportunities. The event will include a full day devoted to bringing BC’s firefighters and FireSmart community together on May 12.

Formal invitations and registration details will be distributed in early 2023.

Location: 1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC  View Map

Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Vancouver!
 
TECHSPO Vancouver 2023 is your chance to …
– Check out exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology & innovation.
– Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.
– Interact with technology enthusiasts, build your network and reunite with your peers.
 
The 3rd annual TECHSPO Vancouver, two-day technology expo returns May 15th and 16th, 2023 to the Paradox Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia. TECHSPO Vancouver brings together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology. Watch exhibitors showcase the next generation of advances in technology & innovation, including; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.
 
As part of TECHSPO Vancouver is a limited attendance event, DigiMarCon Canada West 2023 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference (https://digimarconcanadawest.ca). If the conference is where the learning, theory and inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor is where the testing, networking and product interaction takes place. 
 
For complete details visit https://techspovancouver.ca.

Location: 1235 Deerhurst Dr, Huntsville, ON  View Map

The 50th Annual CAMA Conference will be held at the Deerhurst Resort from Monday, May 29th, 2023 to Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at the Deerhurst Resort. The Golf Tournament and other Pre-Conference activities will begin on Monday morning with the Conference Program ending after the President’s Dinner on Wednesday evening.
 
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The Full Conference Program and on-line registration will be available at the end of February 2023.
You can also keep up-to-date with Conference news by following us on Twitter, @camalink, and by using the hashtag #CAMA2023.

Location: 330 Vaughan Street,, Quesnel, BC  View Map

Minerals North Annual Conference & Tradeshow
Three day mining conference

Pre-Conference Activities
Welcome Reception - Hosting Precinct (right beside the West Fraser Centre)
Conference - Arena 2
Banquet - Arena 2
Tradeshow - West Fraser Centre
 

Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1, Vancouver, BC  View Map

Presented by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), the 120th Annual UBCM Convention will convene September 18–22, 2023 at the Vancouver Convention Centre [East] at Canada Place.
 
Held only on alternating years and returning in-person in 2023, the UBCM Trade Show will be held Wednesday and Thursday, September 20–21 during convention week.

The UBCM Trade Show is the largest exhibition-style event targeted specifically to BC Local Governments. Sold out since inception, the UBCM Trade Show offers organizations opportunities to develop and build brand exposure, awareness and connections with influential local government decision makers often challenging to reach through conventional business channels.

Join the ever expanding list of exhibiting organizations that return year over year to renew and establish partnerships or to explore new business opportunities at the 2023 UBCM Trade Show.

Exhibitor Registration opens in early 2023.