Convention Committee

Policy and Advocacy

Convention Committee

The 2021 Convention was held virtually from September 14 - 17, with the theme of Obstacles to Opportunities. A total of 1,002 delegates attended the Convention. The overall Convention rating was a strong 4.3 out of 5. The plenary session, keynote speaker, Global Warming workshop, and the online voting process for elections being the highest rated aspects of Convention.

This was the second Convention held virtually and to accommodate the new format the program was shorter than an in-person Convention. The program started on Tuesday morning with the Opening ceremony and Annual General Meeting and ended mid-day on Friday. A kick-off networking night was held on Monday, September 13th. This event was held in an interactive platform and featured four speakers with additional time for questions and networking afterwards. Programming included a range of workshops, including Housing Prospects, Trends & Key Issues, Global Warning: Lessons from the 2021 Heat Wave, Modernizing Forest Policy in BC, and Is your Local Government Safe From a Cybersecurity Attack? The plenary session was Pathways to Truth and Reconciliation featuring the Honourable Murray Sinclair. The Keynote Speaker was Rick Mercer interviewed by Jody Vance. Delegates had the opportunity to set policy through a completely virtual Resolutions session, and participate in the Virtual Trade Show, as well as networking through forums and chat boxes.

Committee Members

Councillor Jen Ford, Chair Councillor Lori Mindnich, Vice Chair Director Grace McGregor Mayor Sarrah Storey Mayor Clara Reinhardt

2021 UBCM Virtual Convention