Announcements
FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES
The Future of Rural Canada - New Report Launched by FCM
At a pivotal moment for Canada’s economy and communities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released The Future of Rural Canada - a bold roadmap to unlock the full potential of rural communities as essential partners in national prosperity.
As the federal government begins a new mandate, the report highlights key challenges - such as public safety, aging infrastructure, and major gaps in digital connectivity -and offers practical solutions to help rural communities thrive.
This is the first national rural report of its kind in seven years - grounded in the voices of rural leaders from coast to coast to coast. It calls on the federal government to work with rural municipalities through a National Prosperity Partnership to unlock rural economic potential, fully connect communities with reliable internet and cellular service, and ensure safety and strength in every corner of the country.
CIVICINFO BC SOCIETY
Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the CivicInfo BC Society will be hosted online at 11:00am (PDT) on Wednesday June 25, 2025. The meeting is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. Anyone from a CivicInfo BC member organization is welcome to attend, and must RSVP through this form: https://q.surveypal.com/CivicInfo-BC-AGM-and-Election-2025. Prior to the AGM, those who have RSVP'd will receive a link to access the meeting, along with an AGM information package. Please RSVP by Monday June 23, 2025. Notice of Election Elections for the CivicInfo BC Board of Directors will be held during the Annual General Meeting on June 25th, 2025. Each organization that holds a regular membership in the CivicInfo BC Society is entitled to one vote, which may be cast by an authorized staff person. The Board consists of nine Directors, with three elected each year to serve three-year terms. A Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer are subsequently elected by the Board members at their first meeting, with each serving a one-year term. Learn more or request a nomination form by sending an email to nominations@civicinfo.bc.ca.
PROVINCE OF BC - MINISTRY OF FINANCE
The Pay Transparency Act became law in 2023, and employers above a certain size must post pay transparency reports annually. In 2025, employers with 300 or more employees are required to publicly post pay transparency reports.
Key Date & Information: Employers must publicly post pay transparency reports by November 1 each year 2025: Applies to employers with 300+ employees (total B.C. employee count as of Jan 1, 2025) 2026: Expands to 50+ employees (as of Jan 1, 2026)
Resources: Website – Guidance for preparing pay transparency reports Pay Transparency Reporting Tool (optional) – generates reports from CSV file uploads (sample CSV) Pay Transparency Regulation – outlines reporting requirements Employers should collect gender data per the Gender and Sex Data Standard For questions about reporting or to request a webinar demonstration of the reporting tool and requirements, please email paytransparency@gov.bc.ca.
UNION OF BC MUNICIPALITIES
Strategic Priorities Fund Intake Now Open
The first intake for the Strategic Priorities Fund under the new 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund agreement is now open for applications. This intake will make $125 million in funding available for eligible applicants.
The Strategic Priorities Fund is designed for infrastructure and capacity-building projects that are large in scale and regional in impact, or innovative and aligned with the program's objectives of supporting productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and strong cities and communities.
SPF is open to local governments outside of the Metro Vancouver Regional District. Up to 100% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $7 million, can be awarded to successful applicants.
The deadline to apply is September 12, 2025. The full program guide and application instructions are now available at www.ubcm.ca.
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