Item 10.1
INFORMATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE - November 14, 2016
1. Building Department - Building Statistics - October 2016 2. Building Department - Building Permits - Yearly Statistics 3. Mayor Cooper -letter dated October 17, 2016 to Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness - NDMP Application, Salmon Arm Hazard Risk Assessment 4. Mayor Cooper -letter dated October 26, 2016 to BC Rural Dividend - Shuswap Trail Alliance "Destination Trail Projects" Letter of Support 5. Mayor Cooper -letter dated October 26, 2016 to BC Wildfire Service - Salmon Arm Rapattack Base 6. M. Dibblee -letter received October 20, 2016 - Canoe Beach Cabin 5 Year Lease 7. D. Ferrell-letter received October 31, 2016 - Rapattack Base Accommodation 8. L. Fillion - letter dated November 1, 2016 - Fallen trees on Rotary Trail bordering Aspen Grove Strata 9. L. Wong, Manager of Downtown Salmon Arm -letter dated October 27, 2016 - Request for letter of support for Winter Solstice Bonfire Night at Ross Street Plaza 10. Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society (SAFE) -letter received October 27, 2016 - Request for Funding 11. Southern Interior Local Government Association - Fall 2016 Newsletter 12. Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans Canada - letter dated October 14, 2016 - Consultations on an updated Wild Salmon Policy Implementation Plan 13. Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development - letter dated October 18, 2016 - Meeting at the 2016 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention 14. Office of the Prime Minister -letter dated October 20, 2016 - Correspondence Regarding Nuclear Weapons 15. Minish-y of Agriculture- email dated November 2, 2016 - Regulatory Amendment Affecting Agri-tourism 16. Ministry of Children and Family Development - email dated November 2, 2016 - Adoption Awareness Month 17. Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Fall Newsletter - Fall Economic Update 2016: Highlights 18. Local Government Leadership Academy - Newsletter - 2016 Chief Elected Officials Forum
19. Interior Health Authority - Fall 2016 - Drinking Water Newsletter 20. Interior Health Authority - News Release dated October 24, 2016 - New board chair named for Interior Health 21. D. Harris, Program Officer for BC Council for International Cooperation - email dated October 27, 2016 - Salmon Arm BC 2030 Meeting Invitation for The Invisible Mosaic: BC and the Sustainable Development Goals CITY OF SALMON ARM BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT OCTOBER 2016
LAST YEAR (2015) CURRENT YEAR (2016) CURRENT MONTH YEAR-TO-DATE CURRENT MONTH YEAR-TO-DATE
NO. VALUE NO. VALUE NO. VALUE NO. VALUE 1 New Single Family Dwellings 6 1,770,000 43 11,667,580 11 3,313,700 75 20,900,690 2 Misc. Additions etc. to SFD's 13 270,867 108 3,329,163 11 814,150 106. 4,116,255 3 New Modulars/MH's (Factory Built) 1 3,500 15 2,087,780 4 558,260 26 3,473,585 4 Misc. Additions etc. to ModularslMH's - . - 5 31,970 1 6,000 12 129,200 5 MFD's (# Units) - - 3 (15) 1,650,000 1 (24) 1,500,000 .' 4 (35) 2,690,000 6 Misc. Additions etc. to MFD's -- 7 46,894 - - 1 50,000 7 New Commercial -- 2 4,142,828 - - 2 1,695,000 8 Misc. Additions etc. to Commercial 2 31,500 22 7,606,100 1 5,000 21 774,250
9 New Industnal ------3 406,080 I
10 Misc. Addttions etc. to Industrial -- 3 114,000 1 15,000 1 15,000 I 11 New Institutional -- 1 5,400 - - 2 1,200,000 12 Misc. Additions etc. to Institutional -- 6 271,595 - - 8 210,000 13 Signs 6 29,425 39 122,818 5 9,825 35 107,889 14 Swimming Pools, Pool Buildings -- 4 172,467 1 40,000 9 317,000 15 Demolitions - - 7 - 1 - 21 - 16 Temporary Trailers, A & B Permits - - 4 - - - 4 - 17 Misc. Special Inspections, etc. 4 - 29 - - - 25 - TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED 32 2,105,292 298 31,248,595 37 6,261,935 355 36,084,949
MFD's - Apartment, Row, Duplex, Strata (# of dwelling units created) Farm building values not included 8 BUILDING PERMITS - YEARLY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 2001 585,500 11,938,550 12,265,250 12,842,790 13,534,790 14,712,550 16,330,650 17,717,625 19,031,075 19,895,255 21,318,855 21,458,195 2002 585,500 1,952,500 3,340,850 3,821,240 5,455,840 6,411,690 8,844,690 10,932,510 15,780,890 16,705,600 17,738,200 17,923,700 2003 130,110 920,780 2,974,020 4,486,120 5,993,320 13,294,120 15,555,250 17,937,005 20,318,920 22,000,340 24,005,740 24,782,360 2004 430,700 1,506,500 5,903,780 8,379,104 10,122,768 12,086,319 14,779,343 21,598,763 30,371,023 33,614,173 34,957,458 35,881,343 2005 1,072,000 2,269,650 4,344,750 6,808,152 12,110,452 28,031,457 29,985,585 34,743,645 37,600,445 42,915,856 45,525,611 47,576,746 2006 815,550 3,224,468 8,012,449 11,501,929 16,084,809 20,066,533 23,714,194 26,370,890 36,479,806 37,278,358 42,332,995 43,077,170 2007 1,531,087 3,901,669 16,148,674 22,413,118 27,232,134 32,401,472 35,657,297 42,829,750 51,945,799 55,703,387 65,885,802 66,289,555 2008 1,797,604 4,203,429 12,947,058 27,647,379 33,857,533 36,582,025 39,759,375 42,395,454 45,412,474 50,699,301 53,383,541 53,522,880 2009 409,369 864,839 2,039,460 5,207,311 6,763,615 7,800,085 9,677,455 11,579,746 18,882,737 20,713,554 23,523,664 24,337,664 2010 1,518,563 2,708,062 5,931,546 10,081,816 12,260,236 13,526,546 16,597,121 18,790,511 19,848,804 21,174,632 22,953,692 27,249,702 2011 568,645 2,003,976 5,063,837 7,449,773 9,471,416 11,761,850 12,794,028 14,222,970 18,194,801 19,682,061 30,563,013 31,934,415 2012 2,189,660 3,128,562 4,794,040 6,337,260 10,000,544 12,120,246 17,883,185 24,375,078 26,118,787 26,493,820 28,130,500 28,666,430 2013 881,740 1,440,110 13,907,060 15,814,195 17,433,454 20,194,778 23,204,628 24,180,485 26,567,302 29,195,224 30,890,086 31,231,349 2014 665,304 2,806,404 8,075,941 20,789,869 27,574,834 29,877,686 33,456,523 41,971,923 42,784,769 44,804,191 46,460,471 47,707,99< 2015 1,172,285 1,853,539 3,894,754 6,750,389 8,575,425 18,388,180 20,475,407 26,442,225 29,143,303 31,248,595 35,417,465 37,368,59: 2016 1,268,865 2,298,280 4,987,625 8,904,610 12,253,660 16,279,464 19,265,124 23,811,029 29,823,014 36,084,949
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From the Office of the Mayor
October 17, 2016
Honourable Naomi Yamamoto Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Dear Minister Yamamoto,
Re: NDMP Application - Salmon Arm Hazard Risk Assessment
I am writing on behalf of Council for the City of Salmon Arm to draw your attention to our application under Stream 1 of the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program for a comprehensive risk assessment of all flooding hazards and vulnerabilities within our City limits.
If successful, this funding will help us to not only identify flooding hazards that have the potential to affect the area but also to assess the probability of occurrence, the potential costs and the community's vulnerabilities to those hazards. It is our intention to belter define all flooding hazards and risks faced by the City of Salmon Arm and establish risk thresholds/ tolerances for these hazards.
The information will provide context for a review of City bylaws to reduce the risk that a particular hazard will have and to determine whether there is a need to update the flood plain maps for the Salmon River that were prepared in 1991. It will also help Council and staff to appropriately dedicate limited resources to protecting the public from the potential harmful effects of various flood hazards and risks.
Thank you for your consideration of this important initiative. We look forward to hearing the results of this application intake in due course.
Yours truly, vli~"- - Nancy Cooper, Mayor
ce. Todd Stone, Mi nister of Transportation and Infrastructure Greg Kyllo, MLA Urban Systems City of Salmon Arm 500 - 2 Avenue NE Mailing Address: Box 40 Salmon Arm, Be VIE 4N2 Tel: 250.803.4000 Fax: 250.803.4041 www.salmonarm.ca
from tlie C?ifice iftlie :Mayor
October 26,2016
BC Rural Dividend c/o Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations PO Box 9428 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9V1
To Whom This May Concern;
Re: Shuswap Trail Alliance "Destination Trail Projects" Letter of Support
On behalf of Council for the City of Salmon Arm, I am pleased to offer this letter of support for the Shuswap Trail Alliance's application to the BC Rural Dividend Program for the '2017 Shuswap Trails Infrastructure and Planning projects'.
The Shuswap Trail Alliance has developed a vast multi-user trail system in the City of Salmon Arm and throughout the Shuswap. The expansion of the trail system will enable our City and area to continue to offer competitive advantages over other regions.
The infrastructure project will add six new four season trails totalling over 7 kilometres to our regional destination trail system for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, and winter snowshoeing. These include the Rubberhead Dickson mountain bike climb trail, the South Canoe Mo Bedda, Mo Budda mountain bike trail and the South EQ Loop Extension, the Larch Hills Traverse Top-O-the-Sic and Cedar Circle trails, and the North Fork Wild Historic Big Tree Loop.
The Shuswap Trail Alliance has completed many successful projects in the area and I look forward to the completion of the additions to our trail network.
If we can provide further comment, please contact Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer at 250-803- 4029. City of Salmon Arm 500 - 2 Avenue NE Mailing Address: Box 40 Salmon Arm, Be VI E 4N2 Tel: 250.803.4000 Fax: 250.803.4041 wVo.'w.salmonann.ca
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October 26, 2016
BC Wildfire Service PO BOX 9502 STN PROV GOVT Victoria BC V8W9C1
Attention: Madeline Maley, Executive Director
Dear Ms. Maley:
RE: Salmon Arm Rapattack Base
I wish to thank you for meeting with representatives from the City of Salmon Arm to discuss our concerns about the Rapattack base that serves our community and surrounding area.
During our discussion, the following points were made:
• Rental housing within 30 minutes of Salmon Arm is critically low in the summer months; • Landlords may not be willing to take the risk of short-term rentals when there are other tenants willing to pay a premium and sign a lease; • Response times may be impacted by having staff living away from the base; • Traffic delays/ congestion is considerable in the summer months; • The base is historically important to our community and has existed here for over 30 years; and • Market valued accommodation is being requested, not subsidized food or shelter.
In addition, we requested clarification regarding the financial details and rental market analysis that went into the decision to implement changes at the base. This will help us to better understand the rationale used to phase out housing in a period of very low vacancy.
We were pleased to hear that the conversation is not over and that there is no intention of closing the base. This matter is of utmost importance to our citizens and as such, we are committed to ensuring the sustainability of the base. Our primary concern is that the ".il.bility of 'IT~mod.tioo m,y P'~t, b,,,iff to thot_ ® Council requested that a tour of our local Rapattack base be arranged. Please contact Erin Jackson at 250-803-4029 or email [email protected] to arrange a tour and to share any additional information you may have regarding this matter.
Thank you again for your timely visit.
Yours truly, ~iC~ Mayor
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Hon. Nancy Cooper
Mayor of Salmon Arm, BC
City Hall
Your Worship,
I live in Aspen Grove Strata bordering on the Rotary Trail. In the summer a city crew came through and cut down a large number of trees. These were older ones that could have become dangerous. That seemed a prudent thing to do given how busy the trail is.
I waited to see if the City would remove these trees since they doubled the fuel load right up against some of the Aspen Grove back yards. I know a number of people have called or visited the Parks Dept. to present their concerns .The result has been a polite promise "to look into it". No action was taken.
There are concerns over students smoking cigarettes on their way to school. They cannot be trusted to thoroughly extinguish their butts on the trail.
The media exhorts us to clear the fuel load around our houses, to choose non-wooden fences and avoid cedar shingles. Surely the City should set a model for the citizens. No one would relish a repeat of the evacuations of 1998 .
. The warming climate with the possibility of a drought increases the need to clear up these trees. Perhaps they could be sold for firewood or chipped for mulch.
If you should feel the urge for a ten minute stroll, park near the Cherry Hill Guest House on 21 st. and walk down the trail to the gate into Aspen Grove.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this. I thought a letter would take less time than arranging a meeting.
Sincerely, , V~~J~ ------Original message ------From: Lindsay Wong
Hi Erin
Please see the attached letter and photos requesting support for our Winter Solstice Bonfire Night, Dec 22nd at Ross Street Plaza.
Should you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you
Lindsay Wong downtown SALMON ARM Mayor and Council City of Salmon Arm PO Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC ViE 4N2
October 27, 2016
Dear Mayor and Council
RE: Christmas downtown
The Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association is planning a Winter Solstice Bonfire Night at Ross Street Plaza, Thursday December 22 from 4-7pm.
This family oriented community event would involve roasting marshmallows, roasted chestnuts, hot cocoa, hot apple cider, carolers and a visit from Santa himself!
We have many sponsors to help us with the event - Hub International to serve hot cocoa, hot apple cider, Daybreak Rotary roasting chestnuts and Franks Campfire Sticks for the marshmallow roast. Community Futures Shuswap is generously sponsoring Santa and the Shuswap Singers will perform carols and holiday tunes.
Proceeds of the chestnut sales and any cash donations will go towards the Second Harvest Food Bank.
There will be a burn barrel at the Plaza and we are currently working with Colleen Cody-Rupp and Tony Rupp, owners of Rupp Metal Works to build the burn barrel. The Fire Department will be informed and we have invited them to attend with their fire truck.
The fire will be entirely contained with the burn barrel and we ensure that no damage will occur to the plaza infrastructure. Please see photos attached.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for community events and Downtown Salmon Arm initiatives.
DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM 402 - 251 TRANSCANADA HIGHWAY NW SALMON ARM, BRITISH COLUMBIA VlE 3B8 \
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In the afternoon session Robert SILGA has a new email and address Please update your contacts with the fol lowing information E mai l :~ Address: PO Box 27m7 Cityview PO, Kamloops, BC V2E oB2 The SILGA phone number 250-851-6653 remains the same agreements between SID's and a fair amount of provincial, but Minister Meetings local governments improve cost municipal government is often efficiencies of facilities. He hopes squeezed into a lesson or two. This at UBCM to streamline the process to make causes a trend, I believe, in young HEALTH SID facilities available to people to assume that federal Ministry of Health staff have iden community groups. politics are the most valuable and tified these priorities: important and, therefore, where ENVIRONMENT 3.) Primary care access the most change can be made. As 2) Improving senior care SILGA continued to emphasize I was told emphatically by many 3) Improving mental health their concern to keep our over the week, this was not the support waterways protected from the case, and adjustments often start 4) Rural Services mussel invasion. Minister Polak at the local level. " noted that protection can happen MOH acknowledged that up to a number of different ways: now they have made doctor re - Inspection stations/dogs cruitment a priority. They will start - Surveillance concentrating on incentives for - Education and awareness of the nurse practitioners and other contamination issue health care professionals. MOH will start to provide educa Funding is an issue and MOE is tional and training opportunities working with corporate partners to support the fight. in medical fields outside the lower "It was an eye -opening experience mainland. that introduced me to a new per spective on municipal govern MOH is also identifying 8 or 9 ment. This experience showed me prototype communities that will firsthand how the communities in be providing integrated services our province come together and through working with MD's and discuss their issues as a whole." Health Authorities. This will hope fully expand capacity through "Though I was nervous about teamwork and at the same time being so inexperienced in a sea of decrease bureaucracy. seasoned elected officials, I was SILGA Youth soon set at ease by meeting many EDUCATION at UBCM of them. What was astonishing to Minister Bernier commended me was the fact that as knowl SILGA was very pleased to SILGA for their youth participa edgeable, respectable, and often sponsor Kamila Jones from Oliver tion initiative at UBCM. He also professionally stoic as the officials and Stacia Panko from Clearwater was gratified that the Rural I met were, once I spoke to them at UBCM . These young ladies Enhancement Education fund in a more informal environment, it participated in both the formal worked to keep the Osoyoos High became clear that they were also and informal sessions at UBCM School open. extremely down to earth, humble, and here are a couple of excerpts and unabashedly witty. " He commented that his ministry from their reports. needs to look at a more holistic Thanks to everyone that made "I realized just how little students approach to a community by this experience such a positive one are taught about the structure and including School Districts, local for both Kamila and Stacia. Please responsibilities of local govern governments and province when remember that we will be looking ment. We are educated in great making decisions. Joint use for youth to participate for the detail about federal government, 2017 UBCM Convention. Fisheries and Oceans Peches et Oceans ••• Canada Canada Regional Director General Directrice generale regionale Pacific Region Region du Pacifique Suite 200 - 401 Burrard Street Piece 200 - 401 rue Burrard Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver (C.-B.) V6C 3S4 V6C 3S4 YOIIl'file I'olre reference Olll'fife Notre J'ejel'el1ce OCT 1 It ~01fi RE: Consultations on an updated Wild Salmon Policy Implementatiou Plan I am writing to provide you with initial information with respect to upcoming consultations on an updated Implementation Plan for Canada's Policy for Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon (Wild Salmon Policy or WSP). The goal of the WSP, which was released in 2005 following over six years of consultations with First Nations, paliners, and stakeholders, is to restore and maintain healthy and diverse salmon populations and their habitats for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of Canada in perpetuity. The policy confirms Canada's commitment to the principles of conservation, honouring obligations to First Nations, sustainable use, and open process with respect to decisions and activities pertaining to conservation of wild Pacific salmon. Further, the WSP includes tluee objectives: safeguarding the genetic diversity of wild Pacific salmon; maintaining habitat and ecosystem integrity; and managing fisheries for sustainable benefits. Full text of the 2005 WSP may be found online at: htlp:llwww.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.calfm gp/species-especes/salmon-saumonlwsp-pss/index-eng.html. Since 2005 there have been significant changes to WSP context: • DFO has gained scientific understanding of wild Pacific salmon and experience with implementation of the WSP through its various programs; • There have been changes to legislation, policies, and programs relevant to conservation and sustainable use of wild Pacific salmon; and • DFO has received recommendations regarding WSP implementation through an independent review of the policy in 2011 by Gardner Pinfold and the Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River (Cohen Commission) in 2012. As a result, DFO is undertaking work to update the policy context of the 2005 WSP (pages 7- IS), while retaining the original goal, objectives, and guiding principles. DFO has also begun to develop an updated, five-year WSP Implementation Plan that would: • Be separate from the policy document; • Be organized under themes of Assessment Work, Integrated Planning and Program Delivery, and Effective Collaboration; • Include activities, deliverables, timelines, and accountabilities; Canada . .12 ® -2- • Allow DFO to meet the commitment under Strategy 6 of the 2005 WSP to make revisions to the WSP based on the results of review; and • Better emphasize effective collaboration with First Nations, patiners, and stakeholders to implement the WSP, The WSP represents a long-term commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of wild Pacific salmon. Implementation will continue to evolve and will require collaboration with First Nations, partners, and stakeholders to ensure that the goal and objectives of the WSP can be met. Over the coming weeks, we will provide more information on opportunities to participate in the development of the updated WSP Implementation Plan. To date, the following consultation sessions have been scheduled: Kamloops, BC • Public open house session on November 9 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm Summit Room, Thompson Rivers University Prince George, BC • Public open house session on November 23 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm Prince George Conference and Civic Centre Prince Rupert, BC • Public open house session on November 30 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm Highliner Inn Nanaimo, Be • Public open house session on December 5 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm Location to be confirmed Please contact Angela Stadel at 604-666-7013 or [email protected] for information about consultation sessions, or to discuss how you would like to be engaged in the development ofthe WSP implementation plan. We welcome this opportunity to hear from the many communities and individuals who are working toward the long term conservation of wild Pacific salmon. Yours sincerely, Rebecca Reid Regional Director General, Pacific Region cc: Sarah Murdoch, Regional Director, Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Carmel Lowe, Regional Director, Science, Fisheries and Oceans Canada -3- Andrew Thomson, Regional Director, Fisheries Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Cheryl Webb, Regional Director, Ecosystem Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Angela Stadel, Manager, Consultation Secretariat, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Joanne Lawrence, Senior Policy Analyst, Fisheries and Oceans Canada BRITISH COLUMBIA October 18, 2016 Ref: 168971 Her Worship Mayor Nancy Cooper and Members of Council City of Salmon Arm 5002 Ave NE PO Box 40 Salmon Arm BC ViE 4N2 Dear Mayor Cooper and Councillors: As Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Minister responsible for TransLink, it was my pleasure to meet with your delegation during the 2016 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Con vention, recently held in Victoria . In particular, I appreciated the opportunity to discuss in person matters of importance to your community. I greatly appreciated you sharing your community's commitment to the arts and culture sector and your interest in the Province of British Columbia's Creative Economy Strategy. We see a key role for communities across British Columbia to play in the success of the Strategy. I hope some members of your Counci l were able to attend the UBCM clinic hosted by Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development staff that introduced the Strategy and exp lored opportunities for stronger links and collaboration between local governments and the Provin ce during implementation. Unfortunately, there is currently no funding ava ilable to support cultura l plan development. However, th ere is a new funding stream to incentivize co llaborative space development in communities. Applications for this year are being reviewed and decisions are expected in December. Please contact Tyann Blewett, Director, Arts and Cultural Development, for more information. Ms. Blewett can be reached by telephone at: 250356-1795, or by email at: Tyann [email protected] . I also appreciate your interest in artsVEST, the matching incentive and sponsorship training program, designed to spark new business sponsorship of arts and culture. Communities are chosen based on the potential for matching funds from local organizations and governments, previous success with the program, or if they have not been served by the program in the past. We will be working with Bu siness for the Arts in the coming months to identify participating communities for 2017/18 and I assure you that the City of Sa lmon Arm's request will be considered. ../2 Ministry of Community, Offi ce of the M in ister Ma iling Address: Lo ca tion : Sport and Cultural Development and PO Bo)( 9056 Stn Prov Govt Room 310 Minister Responsible for TransLink Vi ctoria Be V8W 9E 2 Parliament Buildings Phone: 250387-2283 Victoria Be Fa)( : 250 387-4312 www.gov.bc.ca/cscd Her Worship Mayor Nancy Cooper and Members of Council Page 2 It is always valuable to hear directly from local governments regarding the challenges and opportunities in your communities. I look forward to continuing a productive dialogue over the coming months. Thank you again to your delegation for taking the time to meet with me. Sincerely, Peter Fassbend.er Minister pc: Linda Reimer, MLA Port Moody-Coquitlam Greg Kyllo, MLA Shuswap Tyann Blewett Director Arts and Cultural Development Office of the Cabinet du Prime Minister Premier ministre :: ~ i Ottawa, Canada KIA OA2 " OCT 2"1 2016 ~ / October 20, 2016 Her Worship Nancy Cooper Mayor City of Salmon Arm P.o. Box 40 500 - 2nd Avenue N. E. Salmon Arm, British Columbia V1 E 4N2 Dear Mayor Coopcr: On behalf of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence regarding nuclear weapons. I regret the delay in replying. Please be assured that your comments have been carefully reviewed. As a copy of your letter has already been forwarded to the Honourable Stephane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, I am certain that he will wish to give your views every consideration. Thank you for writing to the Prime Minister. Yours sincerely, M. Bredeson Executive Correspondence Officer Cana d ···a ® From: Cavanaugh, Carole AGRI:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 12: 11 PM To: Cavanaugh, Carole AGRI:EX Subject: Regulatory Amendments Affecting Agri-tourism Importance: High Dear Corporate Officer: Re: Regulatory Amendments Affecting Agri-tourism In response to comments received during the consultation, on August 2,2016 the Government announced regulatory amendments affecting agri-tourism in the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR). Please find attached a letter from Mr. Derek Sturko, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, that summarises the changes to the regulation. We hope you find the information useful. Sincerely, Joan Easton Executive Director Innovation and Adaptation Services Branch Ministry of Agriculture BRITISH COLUMBIA October 26, 2016 File: 0280-30 Ref: 184862 Dear Corporate Officer, Re: Regulatory Amendments Affecting Agri-tourism Last fall the Government of British Columbia (Government) undertook a consultation on a Draft Minister's Bylaw Standard on Agri-tourism and Retail Sales. The consultation closed on January 15,2016 and 106 responses were received from local governments, associations and agri-tourisl11 operators. A link to the online consultation sUl11l11ary is provided here: http ://www2.gov .bc.cal/gov/fa n11i ng -nal u ra I-resou rces-and -in In response to cOl11ments received during the consultation, on August 2, 2016 the Government announced regulatory amendments affecting agri-tourisl11 in the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR). The recent amendments to the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation (171/2002) under the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA) provide clarity to agri-tourism activities in the ALR. This includes updating agri-tourism definitions and providing new opportunities with respect to events. Agri-tourislll Defillitiolls The definition ofagri-tourism has been clarified. Agri-tollrisml11eans an activity that is carried out on land that is classified as a farm under the Assessment Act; to which members of the public are invited, with or without a fee; for which permanent facilities are not constructed or erected; and include ancillary services. Defined farm-use agri-tourism activities can be undertaken without an application to the ALC and these include: (a) an agricultural heritage exhibit displayed on the farm; (b) a tour of the farm, an educational activity or demonstration in respect of all or part of the fanning operations that take place on the farm, and activities ancillary to any of these; (c) cart, sleigh and tractor rides on the land comprising the farm; (d) subject to section 2 (2) (h), activities that promote or market livestock from the farm, whether or not the activity also involves livestock from other farms, including shows, cattle driving and petting zoos; Ministry of Agriculture Office of the Deputy Minister Mailing Address: Location: PO Box 9120 SIn Prov Govt 5~ FI , 808 Douglas St Victoria Be V8W 984 Telephone: 250356-1800 Web Address: http://gov.bc.ca/agrif Facsimile: 250356-8392 - 2 - (e) dog trials held at the farm; (f) harvest festival s and other seasonal events held at the farm for the purpose of promoting or marketing farm products produced on the farm; and (g) corn mazes prepared using corn planted on the farm. Local governments may not prohibit the above agri-tourism activities. Local governments can regulate, prohibit and impose requirements on factors like fireworks, nui sances, and disturbances (e.g., noise) within their communities and all landowners must continue to meet all relevant local government requirements such as event hosting, liquor licenses, and fire code requirements. Evellf Opportllnities Through the regulations, Government has clarified that ALR land owners will not need to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to host events like commercial weddings, concerts, or non-agriculture related festivals, prov iding: o The land has farm status; o No new permanent structures are being built; o All parking will be on the property (no road parking); o The number of guests at any event is 150 or less; and o The number of annual events is ten or less. Local governments may not prohibit events. Local governments can within their communities regulate, prohibit and impose requirements with respect to factors like fireworks, noise, nuisances and fire codes and all landowners must meet these requirements. ALR landowners will continue to need to apply and receive approval from the ALC if they do not meet all five of the conditions above. These limits will not apply to wineries, meaderies and cideries wishing to host activities like commercial weddings, concerts, or non-agriculture related festivals as they already have other restrictions placed on them through their license. The ALCA amendments further clarify that no application to the ALC is required for a fanner hosting weddings for family members or friends at no charge. If farmers are receiving a payment for hosting the wedding of a family member or friend, an application to the ALC is required ifany of the above conditions are not met. The ALC will review the application and make their decision based on their mandate of preserving agricultural land and promoting farming. These changes provide the balance needed to grow a farmer's income while preserving land within the ALR to produce local foods for British Columbians. The full regulation may be found at the following link: htt p://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/ id/complete/statreg/17 1 2002. A link to the ALC website may be found here: http: //www.aic.gov.bc.ca/aic/content/home.ln addition, a fact sheet that serves as useful reference document about the changes made is attached to thi s letter as Appendix A. - 3 - Please contact your local Regional Agrologist, or contact the following number if you have any other questions on agri-tourism or other Planning for Agriculture matters. AgriService BC: • Telephone: I 888 221-7141 • E-mail: AgriServ [email protected] Sincerely, Derek S turko Deputy Minister Attachment Appendix A Agri-tourism in the Agricultural Land Reserve - Factsheet Septembel' 26, 2016 Roles and Authorities The Agricultural Land Commission: • The Agricultural Land Commission (ALe) is an independent agency established under authority of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALC Act). As an independent administrative tribunal, it is dedicated to preserving land and encouraging faming in British Columbia • The ALC is responsible for the administration of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) which protects land to be used for agricultural purposes o The ALC collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture, First Nations and local governments to ensure the agricultural land base is preserved and protected, and farm use of agricultural land in the ALR is the priority land use • The ALR Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation (ALR USP Regulation) provides the framework to describe what are permitted uses in the ALR o Recent amendments to the ALR USP Regulation have introduced revisions on agri tourism and 'gathering for events' such as commercial weddings • The ALC Act provides the authority for the ALC to ensure compliance and enforcement of its provisions and regulations o ALC initiated compliance enforcement activities are primarily complaint-based Local Governments: • Local governments under the Local Government Act and Community Charter are provided limited authority to regulate and/or prohibit land use within their jurisdiction o The ALC Act and ALR USP Regulation provide further specific provisions on how local governments bylaws must be consistent respecting land in the ALR • Through this authority, and recognising detailed and specific limiting powers, local governments can regulate and/or prohibit land use in the ALR o Local government bylaws that allow land use activities to proceed in the ALR that are not consistent with the Local Government Act, Community Charter, ALC Act and ALR USP Regulation, or do not have approval by the ALC, are considered to have "no force and effect" and are treated as such by the ALC and Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture: • The Ministry of Agriculture (AGRI) has final responsibly for the Agricultural Land Commission Act and can initiate amendments through the legislative process. • Ministry staff, working together with ALC staff, are available to assist local governments, the agricultural sector and agri-tourism operators in providing applicable information on the ALC Act, ALR USP Regulation and Local Government Act regulations. • The Ministry respects that the ALC is an independent tribunal and it would not be appropriate for the ministry to conduct any ALC Act compliance and enforcement activities. Agri-tourism in the ALR ALC Farm Use: • The ALC Act defines "farm use" as meaning, "an occupation or use of land for farm purposes, including farming of land, plants and animals and any other similar activity designated as farm 1 Appendix A Agri-tourism in the Agricultural Land Reserve - Factsheet Septembe.' 26, 2016 use by regulation, and includes a farm operation as defined in the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act" • Recently revised agri-tourism activities are described and designated by the ALR USP Regulation as "farm uses", and as such may not be prohibited by a local government bylaw, Regulated communities have the option of requesting farm bylaws that further refine agri-tourism within their jurisdictions. • Local governments can require a land owner to apply for a Temporary Use Permit which could specify conditions related to amplified sound, parking, fireworks or other disturbances associated with these agri-tourism activities'; ALe Non-Farm Use Applications: • Recent amendments to the ALR USP Regulation clarify that ALR land owners will not need to apply to the ALe to host activities like commercial weddings, concerts, or non-agriculture related festivals, providing: o The land has farm status; o No new permanent structures are being built; o All parking will be on the property (no road parking); o The number of guests at any event is 150 or less; o The number of annual events is ten or less. • If land owners in the ALR want to host activities like commercial weddings, concerts and non agriculture related festivals that do not meet all five of the conditions above, they will continue to need to apply to the ALe. • These limits do not apply to wineries, meaderies and cideries hosting activities like commercial weddings, concerts, or non-agriculture related festivals - it is business as usual- an application to the ALe is still not required. Compliance and Enforcement • If a local government is notified of a violation of their own bylaws that also correspond to the ALC Regulations, the local government is expected to conduct their own bylaw enforcement activities first, and then work together with ALC enforcement activities if necessary. • If a local government is notified of a violation of ALC Regulations that they don't regulate, they should forward the complaint to the ALC without delay. • If a resident has a complaint about a violation of ALC Regulations, they can take the following steps: 1. Communicate the issue to their local government (who will enforce and/or forward the concern to the ALe); 2. Contact a Ministry of Agriculture's AgriServiceBC staff representative (contact info below) who will forward the concern to the ALC; 3. Contact the ALC directly (contact info below). • The Ministry of Agriculture's Regional Agrologists and other specialist staff can provide additional support to local governments, the ALC, land owners, residents and complainants in an effort to resolve a concern. 1 And meet the provisions establi shed in the Farm Practices Protection Act. 2 Appendix A Agri-tourism in the Agricultural Land Reserve - Factsheet Septembe.· 26, 2016 • If the ALC is notified of an infraction t hat contravenes ALC Regu lations, the ALC will conduct enforcement activit ies. Summary of Complaint Process: local Governments and Regional Districts enforce regulations within their own Bylaw bylaws The ALe enforces enforcement Is Complaint AlR regulations primarily Received and conducts complaint based enforcement If the Ministry of activities Agricu lture receives a complain, the complaint is re-directed to the Ale Contact Information For further information, please co ntact the following: AgriService BC. Ministrv of Agricult ure Agricultural Land Commission Te lephone: 1-888-221-7141 Te lephone: 604·660-7000 Email: [email protected] Ema il: [email protected] 3 Cay lee Simmons From: MCF Info MCF:EX [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 02,201611 :14 AM To: Betty Turko Subject: Letter from the Honourable Stephanie Cadieux VIAE-MAIL Ref: 229940 Her Worship Mayor Nancy Cooper and Council City of Salmon Arm E-mail: [email protected] Dear Mayor Cooper and Council: November is Adoption Awareness Month, and British Columbia is making history as the first province in Canada to design and launch an online tool that will streamline the adoptions process for waiting families and help ensure kids find the loving homes that they deserve, sooner. Created with input from the Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia (AF ABC), 'Adopt BC Kids' provides a personalized and user-friendly platform for adoptive families to view their application process, track what documents have been received and better understand next steps. A built-in matching service ensures that matching criteria between a prospective parent and adoptee is automatically flagged, connecting waiting children and teens with forever homes, faster. Anyone interested in becoming an adoptive parent can begin their journey online at: www.gov.bc.caladoptbckids. In your community and across the province, there are young people right now hoping for a family to call their own. Over the past 10 years, an annual average of approximately 270 children have been adopted in British Columbia, but there are still approximately 1,000 children and youth in government care who are waiting for a forever home. Some are part of a sibling group, some have special needs, and some are teens. Regardless of personal circumstances, each and every child deserves a family to belong to, a place to grow up, help with preparing for the challenges of adulthood, and someone to rely on for support, encouragement and love. Together with the AFABC, we are working to find those 1,000 families. The 1000familiesbc campaign is our joint effort to connect waiting children with caring families. Please help us raise awareness on Facebook and Twitter by using the hashtag #lOOOfamiliesbc or by directing members of your community to 1000familiesbc.com. There are many other ways you can celebrate adoptive families and help raise awareness of adoption, for example by creating an adoption display in your office or helping to promote the celebration events for adoptive families in your community throughout the month of November. The AFABC's representative for your area can provide you with more information on these events, or about adoption in general. Their contact information, as well as contact information for the four licensed adoption agencies in British Columbia, can be accessed at: http://gov.bc.ca/howtoadopt. On behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, thank you for helping us raise awareness about adoption and find loving homes for British Columbia's waiting children and youth. Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY 1 'Stephanie Cadieux Minister or Children and Family Development 2 FEomATION FED~RATIO N OFCANAOIAN CANADIENNE OES FC~ r.,UNICIPAUTIES MUNICIPALI TE S Fall Economic Update 2016: Highlights The Fall Economic Update presented Finance Minister Bill Morneau on November 1, 2016, outlines the full funding framework for the government's long-term infrastructure plan, totalling $81 billion over 11 yea rs, a significant increase from the $48 billion over 8 years previously set aside for Phase 2. These steps build on the Phase 1 investments announced in Budget 2016. The Fall Econom ic Update is focused on the government's plan to make "new and innovative" investments in the co untry's future, including significant investments in infrastructure and technology. Specific program details for Phase 2 funding programs will be announced in Budget 2017. Public Transit • The government proposes an investment in transit of $25.3 billion over the next 11 years, so me of which wil l flow through th e new Canada Infrast ructure Bank, in public transit systems across the country. • Budget 2016 made an investment of $3.4 bil lion over three years for Pha se 1, with the remaining $16.6 billion to be announced in Pha se 2. Phase 2 funding for public transit is now increased to $25.3 billion. • As part of these additional investments in public transit, funding wi ll be available to improve the quality and condition of existing assets, so that systems can remain in good repair, serving more riders in a t imely and reliable fa shion. • The government will continue to work on the implementation of Phase 1 investments in support of public transit infrastructure, and will announce further details on the allocations for the new $25.3 billion investment in public transit through Budget 2017. Social Infrastructure • The government proposes $21.9 billion for the Socia l Infrastructu re Fund over 11 years. SI/lCE 1901 orpulS 1901 • In budget 2016, $16.6 billion was allocated for Phase 2 of the Social Infrastructure Fund. The investments announced as part of the Fall Economic Update represent an increase of $5.3 billion. • In the coming months, the government will announce further details on the allocations for the new $21.9 billion investment in social infrastructure through Budget 2017. • Working with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous partners, the federal government will work to establish targets to ensure that investments in social infrastructure lead to meaningful results. Green Infrastructure • The government is proposing $21.9 billion over 11 years for green infrastructure investments. • Budget 2016 invested $5.1 billion in green infrastructure through Phase 1, with the remaining $14.9 billion to be announced in Phase 2. Phase 2 funding for green infrastructure is now increased to $21.9 billion over 11 years. • This will include targeted investments, including through the new Canada Infrastructure Bank, that support greenhouse gas emission reductions; enable greater climate change adaptation and resilience; and ensure that more communities can provide clean air and safe drinking water for their citizens. Canada Infrastructure Bank • The government is proposing the creation of a Canada Infrastructure Bank that will work with provinces, territories and municipalities to further the reach of government funding directed to infrastructure, with a specific focus on "revenue-generating infrastructure projects and plans." • The Canada Infrastructure Bank, governments and investors will work together to identify a pipeline of potential projects and identify investment opportunities that provide the biggest economic, social and environmental returns. • The Canada Infrastructure Bank will be responsible for investing at least $35 billion on a cash basis from the federal government into large infrastructure projects through direct investments, loans, loan guarantees and equity investment. Part of this amount - $15 billion - will be sourced from the additional infrastructure funding announced in the Fall Economic Statement. • An additional $20 billion in capital will be available to the Canada Infrastructure Bank for investments which will result in the Bank holding assets - in the form of equity or debt. ':".I~nC~-F+"~'C~'~ ______~ O[I'UI~ 1')1)1 • The Canada Infrastructure Bank will be accountable to, and partner with, government, but will operate at greater arm's length than a department - working with provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous and investment partners. • The Canada Infrastructure Bank will make investments in revenue-generating infrastructure projects and plans that contribute to the long-term sustainability of infrastructure across the country. It will be mandated to work with project sponsors to: o Structure, negotiate and deliver federal support for infrastructure projects with revenue-generating potential; o Use innovative financial tools to invest in national and regional infrastructure projects and attract private sector capital to public infrastructure projects; o Serve as a single point of contact for unsolicited proposals from the private sector; and o Improve evidence-based decision making and advise governments on the design and negotiation of revenue-generating infrastructure projects. Rural and Northern Infrastructure • The government proposes to invest an additional $2.0 billion over 11 years in rural and northern communities. • Broad eligibility criteria will be established that respect the wide-ranging nature of infrastructure needs, from expanding road access and Internet connectivity, to upgrading existing heating systems, to pursuing renewable sources of energy and reducing reliance on diesel. • The government will work with provinces, territories, municipalities and Indigenous communities to establish indicators that track the outcomes of these investments, recognizing the unique needs of rural and northern communities. • The government also signalled that of the $10.1 billion in new investment over the next 11 years for trade and transportation projects, there will be money to support critical transportation needs in Canada's north. This investment will help connect northern communities to trade and investment opportunities. Trade and Transportation • Over the next 11 years, the government will invest $10.1 billion in trade and transportation projects. • Priority investments would include those that address congestion and bottlenecks along vital corridors and around transportation hubs and ports providing access to world markets. ~C<~'''~:E~'~''~''~ ______~ Dr-PU!S 19(}1 • The government will also support critical transportation needs in Canada's north, to help connect northern communities to trade and investment opportunities. • Marine safety will be a key area of focus, to allow our goods and natural resources to get to market efficiently. • Budget 2017 will announce further details on the approach the government will take for the allocation of this new investment to facilitate and expand the access of Canadian goods to global markets. • The government will work with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities and private sector partners to establish indicators that track the effectiveness of investments, and will report to Canadians on progress achieved in improving Canada's trade position. Smart Cities • The Government proposes to launch a Smart Cities Challenge in 2017. Modelled on a similar competition in the U.S., cities across Canada would be invited to develop Smart Cities Plans together with local government, citizens, businesses and civil society. • Further details will be announced in 2017. "'''''''':;;CE;;''':-:'';';;''c-______K DU>UI<,l!!Ol LGLA LOCAL GOVERNM E NT LEADERSI1I P ACADEMY 2016 Chief Elected Officials Forum Registration now open! Join your colleagues December 6-7,2016 at the LGLA's 7th Chief Elected Officials Forum - Seeking Alignment: Mid-term Check-in - to be held in Metro Vancouver. A recent CEO survey indicated the following topics would be timely: Facilitating CAO Performance Feedback - appraisal tools & techniques As well as Aligning the Political/Administrative Interface - role clarity & shared expectations Conducting Council Check-ins - enhanced governance and political leadership Engaging the Public - effective messaging and consultation This unique dialogue is for Mayors, Chiefs and Chairpersons only. The most valuable resource in the room is your peers as we explore models, tools and strategies to deal with 'real life' leadership challenges you are facing. Of particular interest at previous CEO Forums has been the CEO's role to facilitate an effective appraisal process. We will develop criteria and guidelines to share with Councils and Boards throughout BC - incorporating CAO input. The session will be guided by Gordon McIntosh, who has 36 years of executive, consultant and educator experience and has conducted 1,200 sessions involving 130,000 elected and appointed civic leaders throughout Canada and overseas. Event Timing • December 6: 1:00-5:00 pm (dinner included) • December 7: 8:30 am-2:30 pm (lunch included) Contact Eydie Fraser at [email protected] or phone 778.800.9952 (ext. 102) for more information. Registration is now open: www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2016/LGLA-CEOForum Accommodation can be booked at the Rad isson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, Be. Please call 1-800-333-3333 or 604-276-8181 and be sure to state that you are attending the 2016 LGLA CEO Forum to take advantage of the special $125/night rate. Interior Health 8.-; ....JI<." Drinking Water Newsletter In this issue: Moving Forward: The residents of Ashcroft recently voted in favour of building a new membrane Ashcroft filtration plant to provide residents and visitors with clean, safe and reliable tap water. The vlllage uses the Thompson River as its water source. Each year silt, sand Multi-barri er microbes are washed into the river during snow melt and heavy rainfall events Approach: resulting In Increased turbidity and seasonal water quality advisories. The Em ergency membrane filtration plant will reduce turbidity and remove protozoa from the water. The project will cost $9.8 m!llion with the village borrowing $4.1 million Managem ent and the remainder funded through the New Building Canada Fund. Emergency Response Plan Courses: Sign Up Now UV Bulbs An Emergency Response and Contingency Plan (ERCP) is part of the multi barrier approach to safe drinking water. Emergency management Is about being prepared for emergency situations that could result in the loss of your ability to maintain the supply of safe Provincial Updates drinking water to your customers. Emergency preparedness means Identifying what could happen in your system to cause an emergency and having processes and procedures in place to respond quickly and effectively to those emergencies. An ERCP includes: 1. An up-to-date contact list 2. A list of emergency situations that could affect your water system - 3. Steps to follow for each type of emergency listed - 4. Procedures for issuing public notices 5. A map of the water system 6. Staff Input and training An excellent example of emergency planning was the Ham loops city council voting to fund an emergency water Intake for the North Thompson River. This Intake will be used If there Is a contamination event on the South Thompson River source. ?nje 1 Public Notifications Public notification is one of the key tools of an ERep. Providing timely. clear informa tion to your customers when a threat exists is a core duty of a water supplier. Common threats resulting in Some things you will need to ~ public notifications include: think about In public notifications: - presence of E. coli - Is this a planned activity like flushing. or an - failure of disinfection and unexpected event like a main break? treatment systems - Is the entire system affected or only part of - contamination of distribution it? system - Is it like ly to make people sick or cause Injury? In a public notification, you will need to teU people: - what caused the threat - what Is being done to fix It - how users can protect themselves - when you expect the public notification to be over - where to get more information The Ministry of Health has recently updated their Emergency Response Planning Guide for Small Water Systems outlining eight steps to planning for an emergency and Includes templates and other resources for small system owners. Review your ERCP and discuss it with your environmental health officer (EHO)' Contact your EHO whenever you become aware of a threat to your water system. You might also consider attending a n upcoming Emergency Response and Contingency Pla nning Course below. . - - Emergency Response and i I Contingency Plan (ERCP) Courses : Need help creating an emergency response plan for your water system? Register for one of the fall courses by contacting the Instructor. 100 Mile House Kelowna Nelson Nov. 2, 2016 Nov. 9, 2016 Nov. 17. 2016 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Location: South Carlboo Location: Helowna Health Unit Location: Nelson Health Health Centre Centre Instruc tor: Instructor: Tristln Wilson Instructor: Him Porter (250) 492-4000 ext. 2793 Renee Ansel (250) 302-5047 (250) 505-7220 What Do You Do With Your Used I UV Bulbs? UV lamps contain the toxic chemical mercury. If used lamps are put In the garbage. the mercury can be released into the air and harm the environment in ways such as polluting water and fi sh that ends up on our plates. Protect Yourself and the Environment Use safe handling practices Recycle all UV lamps and Go to LlghtRecyc\e.ca for a when changing lamps ballasts • recycle location near you I Provincial Updates ' BC Guidelines on Maintaining Microbial Water Quality in Distribution Systems The Ministry of Health has released the British Columbia Guidelines (Microbial) on Maintaining Water Quality in Distribution Systems guidelines. . The purpose Is to provIde help to those making decisions about protecting water quality in distribution systems. Secondary disinfection is a best management practice that is recommended for all distribution systems. Emergency Response and Contingency Planning for Small Water Systems The Ministry of Health has upda ted their Emergency Response and Contingency Planning for Small Water Systems guide that outlines eight steps to planning for an emergency and includes templates and other resources for small system owners. Registering Wells The Ministry of Environment sent letters out reminding water suppliers using groundwater sources that they must register their wells. For help applying for your groundwater licence contact [email protected] or caUl-877-85S-3222 ""Page 3 Medical Health Officers ~ Dr. Trevor Corneil Chief MHO [email protected] Dr. Sue Pollock [email protected] Kelowna Health Centre 250-868-7700 Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi Medical Health Officers [email protected] Dr. Silvina Mema silvina [email protected] Drinking Water Program Management - Roger Parsonage Corporate Director Vernon Health Centre 250-549-5714 [email protected] J. Ivor Norlin Manager Salmon Arm Health Centre 250-833-4100 [email protected] Dan Byron Large Water Team Lead F.W. Green Home (Cranbrook) 250-420-2240 [email protected] Rob Birtles Small Water Team Lead Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 robe rt. bi rt [email protected] - -.. - . ~rinkifi g Water Program Staff Marianne Crowe Nelson Health Unit 250-505-7225 [email protected] Richard Liu Health Engineers Kamloops Health Centre 250-851-7340 [email protected] Wayne Radomske Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 [email protected] Jessy Bhatti Kamloops Health Unit 250-851-7340 jessy.bhatti@interiorhealth .ca Judi Ekkert Large Water Specialists Kelowna Health Centre 250-868-7700 [email protected] Pouria Mojtahedi Nelson Health Centre 250-505-7234 [email protected] Gordon Moseley Vernon Health Centre 250-549-5725 gordon.moseley@interiorhealth .ca Chris Russell Small Water Specialist Vernon Health Centre 250-549-6359 [email protected] Renee Ansel Nelson Health Centre 250-505-7220 renee .ansel@interiorhealth .ca Zara Zychowicz Invermere Health Centre 250-342-2368 [email protected] Katie McNamara Small Water EHOs Kamloops Health Centre 250-851-7410 katharine.mcnamara@interiorhealth .ca Brian Gregory Salmon Arm Health Centre 250-833-4170 bria n.gr@:9o[Y@interiorhea lth .ca T ristin Wilson Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 tristin [email protected] Kim Porter Cariboo Comm. Health (Williams Lake) 250-302-5000 kimberty' [email protected] ....BRITISH Interior Health e-"I r"",,1\ ...... 1tan COLUMBIA For Immediate Release I October 24. 2016 New board chair named for Interior Health Interior Health board member John O'Fee of Kamloops has been appointed incoming chair of the board of directors, to ,'eplace current board chair Erwin Malzer when he completes his tenure on Dec. 31, 2016. Z "In his ten years as a director and two years as board chair, Mr. Malzer has served Interior Health with distinction, with a strong focus on building patient care and improving health outcomes for the residents of the Interior region," said Health Minister Terry Lake. "We greatly appreciate his significant contribution to the provincial health-care system." m Since becoming boa"d chair in January 2015, Mr. Malzer has overseen numerous initiatives that have improved access to patient care, including the opening of new community health centres in Grand Forks and Kelowna, the Royal Inland Hospital Clinical Services Building in Kamloops, and the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre in Kelowna. In that time, digital mammography services at Cariboo Memorial Hospital were also introduced, the Intensive Care Unit at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook was expanded, and the Polson Tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital was completed. A key focus for Mr. Malzer and the board of directors has been - and will continue to be - improving Interior Health's relationship with Aboriginal peoples. During his tenure as board chair, a Letter of Understanding was signed with the Ulkatcho First Nation, the last of eight health agreements that create strong partnerships to enhance health outcomes for our Aboriginal population. To improve patient and care provider access to health information, Mr. MaizeI' championed investments in technology including the launch of MyHealthPortal, which gives patients 24-hour electronic access to :a their health information, the expansion of electronic health records to Royal Inland Hospital's emergency department, and broadened the reach of telehealth services. Most recently, Williams Lake and Cranbrook were connected with BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver for child audiology telehealth m services. "Mr. O'Fee is a worthy successor to the role of board chair, with his wealth of experience in board governance and connection with communities. I am confident he will continue to provide the board and r the health authority with the same sage advice as his predecessors, with a continued emphasis on patient centred care," said Lake. m In his new role, Mr. O'Fee will guide Interior Health's board of directors as the organization continues to realign its resources with a goal of shifting the focus of health care from hospitals to enhanced primary and community care. The intent is to support people to live healthy at home and in their communities for as long as they can. l> "I have come to know John and appreciate his advice and perspective since he joined the board earlier this year," said Mr. Malzer. "I look forward to working closely with John over the next two months as I (/) support him taking over this important role, and as I transition into new opportunities to serve our great province" A well-known community leader, O'Fee has served Kamloops and the region as a school trustee and board chair, city councillor, regional district director, and chair of the Thompson Nicola Hospital District. m Other service includes a term as a director of the BC Municipal Finance Authority, president of the www interjorbea ltb ca ® ______~ge2 Kamloops Airport Authority Society, as well as president of the Thompson Rivers University Foundation. John currently serves on the Health Professions Review Board, and left his role as a director of the finance and audit committee of the Provincial Health Services Authority earlier this summer to join the board of Interior Health. O'Fee has earned recognition for his community and charitable work with a Distinguished Alumni award from Thompson Rivers University, a Be Community Achievement Award, and most recently an appointment to Queen's Counsel in 20 I 5. For more info on IH's Board of Directors, visit the public web site. Interior Health is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and prOViding a wide range of quality health-core services to more than 740,000 people living across B.Cs vast interior. For more information, visit www.interiorhealth.ca follow us on Twitter @Interior Health or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.comllnteriorHea/th. - 30 - Media, for information: Patrick Gall, Communications Officer Interior Health 250-870-5788 I 250-864-5567 www in terjorbealth ca Caylee Simmons From: Nancy Cooper Sent: Thursday, October 27,201610:03 AM To: Carl Bannister; Caylee Simmons Subject: FW: Salmon Arm BC 2030 Meeting Invitation Attachments: The Invisible Mosaic - BC and the Sustainable Development Goals.pdf From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-25-16 4:58 PM To: Nancy Cooper Subject: Salmon Arm Be 2030 Meeting Invitation Dear Nancy, The BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) warmly invites you to attend the Be 2030 Meeting on November 22nd in Salmon Arm. The meeting will discuss how the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) link to the work going on in your community and the opportunities that the SDGs present for political engagement. Over the past year, BCCIC has held roundtable discussions in 29 communities throughout the province (including Salmon Arm) meeting with groups working on sustainable development issues to discuss the SDGs, how they relate to the work of local organizations, and what opportunities they present. The information gathered during these roundtables has been transformed into an online map as well as the attached summary report "The Invisible Mosaic" which reveals the incredible work being done by groups throughout BC and shares their own recommendations for how the SDGs can be used to strengthen their efforts and make BC a leader in sustainable development both at home and abroad. One of the main opportunities that participants identified in the SDG framework was the potential for greater political engagement and more support from all tiers of government. In order to take advantage of this opportunity participants recommended more advocacy around the SDGs including educating and engaging with local MLAs and MPs and generating more political awareness and buy-in around them. Building on these recommendations, the upcoming BC 2030 Meeting will discuss the potential for holding a non-partisan candidate meeting in Salmon Arm on the SDGs and will look at what topics or questions candidates could respond to. As a member of the Thompson-Okanagan sustainable development community we would very much appreciate your participation in the BC 2030 Meeting happening in Salmon Arm on Tuesday November 22nd from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Okanagan College, Classroom SA-130 (2552 10th Ave, Salmon Arm). The BC 2030 meeting will last two hours, with refreshments provided, and will cover: • The key findings from the SDG roundtable meetings held over the past year. • BC 2030 - The idea of a non-partisan political campaign to generate support for the SDGs and the groups working on them across BC. • The possibility of holding a non-partisan all candidates meeting in Salmon Arm and the local topics and questions that candidates could respond to. We expect the meeting to be an opportunity for rich dialogue among attendees representing some of the most Innovat0ve and SOCially engaged organizations in the region d\ 1 Please RSVP to: [email protected] and feel free to forward this email to groups who may be interested. All the best and we look forward to meeting with you! Dan Harris P.S. If you would like to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals please see the attached report and you can also visit these links: • http://www.theguardian.com/global-developmenU2015/jan/19/sustainable-development-goals-united-nations • http://www.globalgoals.org • http://bccic.ca/keeping-score-un-sustainable-development-goals Dan Harris' Program Officer BC Council for International Cooperation 550-425 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6E3 t 604 899 4475 w bccic.ca Twitter: @BCCIC 2 REPORT OVER VI EW In September 2015, the world came together in New York to adopt a new and transformative g lobal agenda - the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These 17 goals address the world's environmental, social, economic, and security challenges and provide concrete targets for realizing a healthy planet and viable future for all. The product of over three years of negotiations invo lving all United Nations members and the active participation of global civi l society, the SDGs are a tru ly universal agenda. The SDGs apply to all countries including Canada. This means that Goal 1's objective of "endin g poverty everywhere in all its forms for everyone" applies to those living in the shanty towns of Nigeria as we ll as those sleeping on the streets of Vancouver, while Goal 15'5 aim of conserving terrestrial ecosystems applies to the rainforests of Brazil as we ll as biodiversity on Haida Gwa ii. The SDG agenda also presents an integrated and indivisible approach to the 17 goals - it recognises that addressing climate change (Goal 13) wil l require achieving quality education (Goa l 4) and sustainable consumption and production patterns (Goa l 12) along with many other SDGs. In short, the agenda recognizes that each and all of the goals are interdependent and that no one goal can be fully rea lized without achieving the others. Finally, the SDGs provide an aspirational agenda that challenges humanity to move beyond business-as-usua l and to pu rsue transformative change. Many critics wou ld argue that it is unrea listic to try to end poverty in al l its forms in just 15 years but these critics miss the point. The SDGs are a vision statement - not of what we can currently accomplish but what we must accomplish. Following the launch of the SDGs the world's focus turned to implementation - how are we going to achieve these ambitious goals? While the entire agenda can appear ovenwhelming the work that the goals call for is nothing new and groups throughout Canada have been working on these issues for decades. As a result, the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCC IC) decided to take an appreciative approach by first looking at how civil society organizations (CSOs) in BC were already implementing and advancing the goals. Fol lowing the launch of the SDGs, BCCIC began a civil society listening tour that visited 7 regions in BC meeting with 29 communities in 31 roundtable meetings to ask CSOs how the goals re late to their work and whether they could be useful for strengthening their impact? The objective was to hear how the SDG agenda landed with groups and to learn what was already being done and how it could be supported. The results were surprising. Every roundtable meeting revealed a number of groups and individuals already driving progress on each of the SDGs in their communities. In Victoria, the term "invisible mosaic" was used to describe these groups whose efforts remain largely invisible to the public, politicians and even many of the organizations themselves. This "invisible mosaic" is made up of over 2000 groups who are already demonstrating how each and every one of the SDGs can be implemented and achieved. In order to reveal this mosaic, BCCIC has developed an onl ine searchable map that displays which SDGs groups are working on, where groups are located and the regions and countries they are working in. The idea is that the map will allow groups and the general public to more easily connect with each other and build collaboration around the SDGs. Another key insight from the roundtables was the amount of support that exists for the SDG framework and the potential that groups see in working with the goals. Participants highlighted the SDGs as an opportunity to THE INVISIBLE MOSA IC Be AND TH E SUSTA IN ABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BC COUNCIL FOR INTER NATIONAL COOPERATIO N 12016 REPORT OVERVIEW connect and collaborate with each other, visualize their work, engage the general public, and leverage political suppo rt . Groups were equall y clear that for the SDGs to be useful for civi l society in BC, the re would need to be significant action around them including political engagement, greater networking and communication amongst civil society groups, public education and awareness raising, tailored funding, a recognition of the inner dimensions of change, intergenerational coll aboration, and engagement with key stakeholder groups including First Nations, faith-based groups, and the private sector. Th e fo ll owing report provides more details on the key th emes and recommendations that emerged from the SDG roundtables, b eginning with an overview of the roundtable process, Subsequent sections provide a description of the invisible mosaic revealed through the meetings and an overview of the value, opportunities and limitations that participants saw in the framework. The report concludes with participants' recommendati ons for key actions needed to realize the potential of th e SDGs and make the goals useful for civil society groups in BC. We believe that the findings and recommendations contain ed in this report offe r a unique opportunity for BC to become a leader in achi evin g the Sustainable Development Goals through supporting the invisibl e mosaic of BC civil society groups who are al ready moving us towards a better world . Th e following report provides more details on these key themes and recommendations, beginning with an overview of the roundtable process itself. Subsequent sections provide a description of th e in visible mosaic revealed through the meetings and an overview of the va lue, opportunities and limitations that participants saw in the SDG framework. Th e report concludes with participants' re commendations for key actions needed to rea lize th e potential of the SDGs and make the goals beneficial for civil society groups in BC. We believe that the findings and recommendations contained in this report offer a unique opportunity for BC to become a leader in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through supporti ng th e invi sibl e mosaic of civi l society groups who are already moving us towards a better world. Key Recommendations eso participants saw the Sustainable Development Goals as an opportunity to: • Achieve greater civil society collaboration and collective impact in Be. • Generate greater public awareness an d support for g roups working on sustainable development in BC. • Generate greater politica l support for sustainable deve lopment groups and initiatives in Be. In order to leverage the SDG framework and realize these opportunities, eso participants highlighted the need for: • Advocacy to achieve political buy-in on the SDGs at a ll levels of government. • Education and public engagement activities to raise awareness and promote action on the SDGs. • CSO network building through face to face activities and technology platforms. • Coll aborative and innovative approaches to funding the SDG agenda. • Engaging key stakeholders includin g First Nations, the private sector, faith based groups, e nvironme ntal organizations and academ ia. • Intergenerational collaboration between youth and older generations workin g on the SDGs. • Recognition of the inner change and inner resources involved in wo rking o n the SDGs. 2 THE INVISIBLE M OSAIC: BC AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BC COU NCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 12016 TH E SDG RO UN DTAB LE PROCESS Following the launch of the UN Sustainable roundtables were held in June 2016 with meetings Development Goals, BCCIC ca rried out a process in the Thompson-Okanagan region (Sa lmon Arm, o f appreciative inquiry that involved a listening Kamloops, Vern on, Penticton, and M erri tt). tour through 7 regions of BC, mee ting with 29 communities to fi nd out how groups in Be were In line with the universal focus of the goals, the alrea dy work ing on the SDGs and wheth er the agenda roundtable consultations brought together civil could support or strengthen their work. Over the society organisations (CSO) workin g on th e SDGs course of seven months, 31 roundtab le meetings loca ll y as well as internationally, including local were held involvi ng 412 individuals. The roundtab les economic, environ menta l and soci al se rvi ce groups, b egan in October 2015 in th e Kootenays region with as well as intern ati on al CSO s wh ose work sp ann ed th e meetings in Castlega r, Nelson, Cranbrook, Kimberl ey, breadth of the SDG framework. Roundtab le mee tings and Inverm ere as well as visiti ng Revelstoke. In late were kept smal l to all ow fo r g reater d isc uss io n and October th e roundtables continu ed on Vancouver participants ranged from two community me mbers in Island with meetings in Vi ctoria, Nanaimo and Haze lton to 50 in Kelowna. Eac h roundtable meeting the Comox Va lley. In February and March of 20 16 lasted around three hours and focused on the roundtables were held in the Southwest region (North foll owin g discussion poi nt s: Va ncouver, Central Surrey, South Surrey, Richmond, Burn aby, Abbotsford , New Westminster) along • What are the Sustainable Development with a visit to Kelowna followed by meetings in the Goals and why do they matter? Cariboo, Nechako and North Coast regions (Will iams Lake, Prin ce Georg e, Smithers, Hazelton, Terrace, • How do the Sustainable Development Kitimat, Prince Rup ert) in April and May. Th e fi na l SDG Goals relat e t o your work? THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC, BC AND THE SUSTA INABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 3 BC COU NCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATI ON I 2016 THE SDG ROUNDTABLE PROCESS • How can the SDGs be an opportunity organization in BC, dom estic vs. internati ona l focus, for greater impact and collaboration? and the region or countries worked in. Di sc ussions took place in plenary and in small groups After each roundtable, summary notes were co mpiled and notes were taken throughout. Following the and analyzed for key themes and recommendation s. initi al meetings in the Kootenays, a matrix activity was Some of the most surprising and inspiring outcomes added where a grid was provided with squares for of the roundtable meetings were the common themes each of th e SDGs. Partic ipants were invited to write and recommendations that continu ed to emerge th e nam es of their groups on sticky notes and place from the diversity of participants. Th ese overarching th em in th e squares that corresponded to th e goals on themes and recomm endations are outlined in the whi ch th ey were working. Participants were th en asked following sections. In addition, data fro m mapping to in cl ude th e names of other key co mmunity groups rese arch was analyzed to provide more detailed who were not present at the m eeting but whose information on the number and type of groups that work was also contributing to the SDGs. Participants make up BC's in vis ib le m osaic. used the matrix to discuss how their community was worki ng on the SDGs and to identify gaps and pattern s. Inform ation gathered from the roundtable matrix activity was combined with a database of Be no n profits co ll ated by the organisation Sl epUpBC to crea te a geospatial map of the groups working on th e SDG throughout the provin ce . For th ose groups not identified through the roundtables, BCC IC drew o n ava il able inform ation to categorise th eir work by SDG.' A beta ve rsion of the lIlilj2 is now ava il able online as a feature embedded on the BCCIC we bsite. Th e map is searchable by global goa l, loca tion of 1400 out of the 21 05 grou ps identified were categorised by BCCIC staff. If you are member of a Be eso we encourage you to visi t the online map. check to see if your organizati on has been cl assi fied correctly and fill out an online faun if th ere are any changes you would like to make a change to your CSO's information. 4 TH E INVISIBLE MOSAIC Be AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BC COU NCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 120 16 NO NO 3 6000 4 QUAlITY 5 G[HO[R 6 CIIANVlI1£R 1 POVERIY 2 IIUNG[ R HEAIIIi £OUCAIION EOUMIlY A\OSAHIIAII ON M'it .,\\\ -AJ. "i 0/ 11 '7 IENIWASIE 8 GOoo JOBS AIID 9 INHOVAII ON AND imUCED 11 SUSIAIII.\BU~TIIS 12 RISPONSIBIE . [HUGY ICDHOMIG GROWTH INfRASfRUCIURE 10 INEQUAlITIES AHDCOIIUUHIIIES. CO HSUMPIION -=-(9\ I I ': '" .... 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As a resul t, participants indi ca ted that one advantage of the new g lobal SDG fram ework is that it brings this "invi sibl e mosaic" into focus, showing how th e work of civi l society organizations makes up th e vita l tapestry of Canada's sustainable development effo rt. 50 far, 2105 CSOs have been identifi ed that are Tolal: 2105 workin g on the SDGs in British Columbia, including non-profits, registered charities, faith-based groups, and school groups. This number is almost certainly an underestimate as detailed inform ation on local groups was not collected in the Kootenays ro undtables and there are many more communities that BCCIC was unable to visit. Of the groups identified, 1775 had a domestic focus (within BC o r Canada), 538 (j Inttfllat iona l . Oomn l ~ • OOlh THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC, BC AND THE SUSTA INABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS S BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 12016 THE INVIS IBLE MOSAIC Looking at the pattern of this mosaic, the work of the database research as BCClC d id not hold roundtables identified CSOs touched on every one of the United in this reg ion. Nations Sustainable Development Goals. However, the goals that received the most attention from CSOs In terms of the size and shape of BC's invisible mosaic, were SDG 1 (Ending poverty), SDG 2 (Ending hunger it is no surprise that the majority of groups working and achieving sustainable agriculture), SDG 3 (Good on the 5DGs are located in the Southwest region, hea lth and well-being), SDG 4 (Quality education), which is home to metro Vancouver and 829 of the and SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities). This CSOs identified. Outside of the Southwest, Vancouver trend was slightly different for internationally oriented Island/Coast is home to 475 of these groups, the CSOs where the focus was SDG 1 (Ending poverty), Thompson-Okanagan 345, the Kootenays 191, the SDG 2 (Ending hunger and achieving sustainable North Coast and Nechako regions 121, Cariboo 109, agriculture), SDG 3 (Good health and well-being), SDG and the Northeast 35. However, if we focus on the 4 (Quality education), and SDG 5 (Gender equality). number of CSOs per capita then the picture becomes very d ifferent. In this analysis the Southwest has the lowest ratio, with 3.4 CSOs per 10,000 people, Tota l SDGs be ing worked on well behind the Northeast (6.2), Vancouver Islandl Coast (7.n and the Thompson-Okanagan (7.9), while Cariboo (8.5), the Kootenays (15.6), and the 700 combined North Coast and Nechako regions (18.1) have the highest ratios. These dimensions of Be's 600 mosaic suggest that while greater numbers of groups exist in larger population centres, regions with smal ler '00 populations may be more engaged in working on g 400 the SDGs by fielding a greater number of CSOs per ''0" capita than the larger reg ions. " 300 '" Total organizations by '00 regional population £..- ' , , , 4 5 6 7 a ? 10 11 12 1 ~ 14 15 16 17 SDG~ Cariboo Koo!vnay, If the SDG focus is broken down by region then Mai ol an dlSoulhw es \ the diversity of this mosaic begins to appear more NoftheaS I clearly. For example, groups in the Kootenays and in the Thompson-Okanagan region are primari ly focused on SDG 15 (Protect, restore and sustainably Van co uy vrI d prominently in the Cariboo region. The Northeast, Uorth Coast and Nechako North Coast, and Nechako regions have a strong focus on SDG 8 (Decent work and sustainable R 6 THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC Be AND THE SUSTAINAB LE DEVE LOPMENT GOALS BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 12016 THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC Kootenays region is home to the highest per capita Africa (69), Za mbia (70) an d Malawi (66). In the Asia ratio of groups, with 3 internationally focused g roups Pacific, the cou ntri es that receive the most attention per 10,000 people. Second highest is Vancouver include India (69), the Phi lippines (40), Nepa l (36), Island/Coast (2.3), followed by Thompson-Okanagan Cambodia (26) and China (23). (1.2), the Southwest (1. 1), Cariboo (1.0), the North Coast and Nechako reg ions (0.9), and then the Northeast (0.2) These numbers suggest that the Distribution of international Kootenays, along with Vancouver Island/Coast org~nizat i ons by global region, are the most engaged regions in terms of internationall y focused work on the SDGs, with region double or nearly double the ratios of the oth er regions. Internation al organizations by region al population I<;oolena ys Main land Sou lhwesl • Su b-Sahafan Alrt ca • AS la ,paC lnc • AmeflCa$ • EaS lern EUfope • WeslI.'rn EUiope The information gathered through the roundtable RaIl' pc. 10.000 process outlines a diverse and engaged mosaic of Be civil society groups but it remains only an in itia l sketch. BCCIC wi ll be further analyzing and mapping In terms of where Be's international CSOs are the mosaic to revea l which SDGs are being addressed focused, a sign ificant majority of groups are targeting in specific co unties as well as the number and focus Sub-Saharan Africa (277) followed by the Asia-Pac ific of groups at the city and community leve l within reg ion (164) and the Americas (143), while g lobal or Be. At the same time, several roundtable meetin gs non-country specific international programming (e .g. emphasized that a higher number of groups working international policy) is fourth (95), followed by the on a goa l does not equate to a higher impact. In Middle East and North Africa (36), Eastern Europe some comm unities only one group was working on (20), and Western Europe (5). It is interesting to note an SDG but was felt to be doing sufficient work to that the mosa ic's focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and address these issues, whi le in other cases there were the Asia Pacific is broadly in li ne with Global Affairs multiple g roups working on a goal but little progress Canada's countries of focus and the government's was seen as being made. A deeper understanding of new emphasis on working with the poorest and most Be's invisible mosaic will require knowledge of how vu lnerable countri es. W ithin Sub -Saharan Africa, the SDGs are being add ressed in each community most CSOs focus the ir programming in Eastern and - a point echoed in the ca ll of many roundtable Southern African countries, specifica ll y Kenya (106), participants fo r commun ity based ind ica tors to Uganda (104), Tanzania (85), Ethiopia (72), South measure progress on the SDGs (page 11 ). THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC, BC AND TH E SUSTAINA BLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 7 BC COUNCIL FOR IN TERNATIONAL COOPERATIO N 12016 THE VA LU E OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FRAMEWORK Th e second objective of the SDG roundtables was how we conn ect with each oth er." to as k BC civil society groups if the SDGs could be use ful to them and th eir work. Could the SDGs se rve Common weakn esses were also identified in th e to strength en th ei r impact or support collaborati on or SDG framework. Participants pointed to the tension were th ey an unnecessary distracti on? The consistent between th e overall focus on sustainable deve lopment message that BCClC receive d during the roundtable and the objectives of SDG 8 which aims fo r "sustained meetings was that groups saw va lu e and opportun ities and sustainable economic growth," with part ici pants in th e SDG agenda. Almost also all of the partici pants questionin g whether current models of economic saw their work and agendas refl ected in the goals. growth can ever be sustainable. Along similar lines, Much of th e positive response stemmed from the th e framework 's focus on poverty and wealth was also va lu e that participants saw in the SDGs as a fra mework ca lled into question with so me participants ca lling or lens through whi ch to view and approach their for a more holistic objective such as 'well-being.' Th e work. M any praised the inclu sive nature of the nee d for a 'well-bein g' focus was often lin ked to th e framework that bro ught together goals focused on the fr amework's lack of in cl usio n o f intang ible or non socia l, economic, enviro nmental, peace and justice, concrete goals such as art istic express ion or se nse and partn ership as pects of su stainable development of co mmunity and cu lture. Th e lac k of a specific goa l and linked these issues at all scales from th e loca l to th at addresses cu ltural expression and diversity was a the globa l. Th e framework was seen as including and common critique with parti cipants in two roundtable affirming the diverse approaches of multiple groups mee tings ca lli ng for an 18th SDG to focus on this. while allow ing them to see the linkages between Some participants also questioned whether the SDGs each oth er's work an d to va lue th e va lid ity of each could actu all y be usefu l for p ractica l action. However, oth er's approaches. In providing a common frame, the while the SDGs were not seen as a framework that SDGs also link th e work of groups who have more of should be used to direct the work of local groups a specific or narrow focus to th e larger global context participants did provi de com m on recommendations and movement for change. As one parti cipant put it, regarding how th e SDGs co uld be used practica lly to "the goals can show us our piece in the puzzle and strengthen the work of CSOs. THE SUSTA IN AB LE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN ACT ION: OPPORTU NI TIES TO STRENGT HEN IM PACT AND COLLABORA TI O N Roun dtable partici pants identi fi ed several areas where part icipants saw the greatest potential in working th e SDGs could be use d to strengthen the work and with th e SDG framework as a whole in ord er to build impact of g roups working on sustainable d evelopment re lationships and create an enabli ng environme nt throughout Be. Some groups pointed to th e th at would benefit all groups working on sustainable potential to operationalize the goals by integratin g development in Be. In particular, groups pointed to them into the strategic planning and programming using the SDG s as a framework for collaboratio n and of their organiza ti ons. However, th e majority of an opportunity for building greater public awa re ness B THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC, BC AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVE LOPMENT GOALS BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 120 16 THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN ACTION and politica l support for groups working to achieve each other's successes and challenges was see n as the SDGs. key to building relationships, sprea ding innovation and improving collective practi ce toward sustainable A Framework for Collaboration deve lopment. Groups highlighted th e va lue of having successful examples of progress toward the goa ls A key th eme that emerg ed from the roundtables was th at can be readily adapted and shared with othe rs . th e opportunity for greater collaborati on th at the SDG Understanding each oth er's challeng es was also seen framework prese nted. While an 'invi sibl e mosa ic' of as important in order to provid e support and matching g roups and initiatives was reveal ed in each community, skill s. Through usin g the goals as a peer lea rn ing tool participants from alm ost every co nsultati on poi nted groups co uld dive rsify their networks and draw on the to the need for grea ter co llaborati on between th e expert ise of other groups to strengthen their impacts. groups worki ng on th e SDG s. Participants pointed As mentioned earli er, parti cipants pointed to the to th e problem of CSOs working in si los, the need va lue of th e SDG framework for identifyi ng overlaps for cross sector co ll aborati on (environmental among th e goal s that different groups are working on. groups, social services, economic groups), and Th ese ove rl aps provide focal points for collaboration more collaboration between civil society and the and for building relationships and alliances. As a publi c and private sectors. In small er and more ru ra l fram ework for collaboration, parti ci pants mentioned communities, partici pants often identifi ed strong that the SDGs could allow groups to better coordinate vo lunteer networks as a resource and a high leve l th eir work in relation to specific goals by identifying of co ll aborati o n within communities but mentioned opportunities for syn ergy and avoiding duplica tion. that co ll aborati on between communities and across By avoiding duplica tions gro ups recogni zed th at they regions was difficult. could save valuable time and resources and support each other'S work by providing complementary Th e SDG fr amework was seen as a val uable se rvi ces. In this way th e SD G framework was seen opportun ity for fostering collaborati on in seve ral ways . as an opportunity to move beyond short-term Fi rst, the SDG framework is useful for visua li zing the coll aborati on aro und specific iss ues to th e long-term work taking place within and ac ross communities, coll ab orati on and movement-building needed for al lowing CSOs to see who is doing what and to achi evin g sustainable development. identify groups and initiatives th ey are not aware of. The SDG framework also allowed groups to Public Support for Susta inable identify connecti ons between their work areas Development usi ng th e goals as references point for identifyin g overlapping ini tiatives and programming. By acting A nother area w here parti ci pants identified signi fica nt as sha red reference points th e SDGs we re seen as opportunity in t he SDG framework was th e potential providing a "common language" th at facilitated to connect with Ca nadians and generate greate r greater co ll aborati on by enabling communica tio n public support. As mentioned ea rl ie r, many across sectors and sil os. Several groups po inted pa rti ci pants saw value in th e SDGs as a tool for to th e co mmon language of the SDG s as a tool for raising public awareness of th e " invi sible mosa ic". broa denin g issues beyond the loca l focus and as a Th e universal and integrated nature of th e goals frame for hav in g difficult conversati ons when conflicts mea ns th at th ey call attention to a vast range of exist between local civil soci ety groups o r with th e Ca nadian C50s working on almost every aspect private sector. of sustain able development. Using th e SDGs as a "common language" when engaging wi th the public Th e SDGs we re also seen as a valu able framework was seen as a way to ra ise the p rofil e of all groups and for collaboration through supporting peer lea rn ing. issues as well as th e overarching goal of susta in able Recommendatio ns centred on us ing the goals development itsel f. Th e fact th at this language is as talking points to share experiences, lessons backed by the UN and endorse d by the Can adian learn ed, resources, skill s, information and usefu l government was see n as givin g weight to the agenda connections. The ability to share and learn from in the public eye. THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC: BC AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 9 BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIO NAL COOPERATIO N 12016 THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN ACTION Many participants valued the positive, goal-focused repeatedly pointed out the lack of engagement In ternationally focused participants also noted the The fact that Canada and the world have signed cha ll enge of gaining public support for international up to the SDGs was seen as creating significant assistance and g lobal sustainable development. political leverage for groups working on the SDGs. Participants mentioned that in their communities If Canada has committed to achieving the SDGs people tend to view these SDG issues as a "global at home and abroad, then there is clearly a case thing" that does not relate to local issues and for the government to provide greater support Canadian priorities. The framework's focus on and funding for groups working to achieve them. universality, however, is identified as an opportunity The fact that the SDGs are time-bound and have to link local and g lobal issues. If local CSOs engage concrete sub-targets and indicators gives CSOs with the SDGs as a common language this was seen something to rally around in order to pressure the as an opportunity for local ising the global agenda and government for change. Moreover, groups can use making it relevant to the broader Canadian public, SDGs to come together to develop campaigns or thereby garnering increased public support. petitions using a framework that carries the weight of global legitimacy. Revealing the invisible mosaic Pol itical Support for Sustainable as an integrated and interdependent movement for Development sustainable development also presents a powerful political constituency. The SDG agenda was also seen as useful for seeking more support for th e community Finally, participants saw the SDGs as an opportunity to development plans of municipal governments and for generate a concerted politica l effort across the three the issues raised by First Nations communiti es. tiers of government toward supporting sustainable development and the groups and organizations working toward it. The disconnect between federal, provincial and munici pal government was seen as an im pediment to the work of many groups. Participants were encouraged by the fact that the federal government had signed onto the SDG agenda and adopted the goals at home and abroad. They were also encouraged that in several meetings, city and community planners recognized overlaps between the objectives of local community development plans and the objectives of the SDGs. Participants, however, 10 THE INVISIBLE M OSAIC, Be AN D THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 12016 REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF THE SDGS While most roundtable participants saw potential in community vision documents were identified as key the SDGs as an opportunity for strengthening the opportunities for engaging local politicians around work and impact of Be's CSOs, there was also the the SDGs. Many groups called for an exploration of recognition that action was needed in order for the how these documents could be linked to the SDG SDGs to be useful. In particu lar g roups pointed to framework as a way o f harmonizing local policy the need for pol itical advocacy around the agenda, upwards and making the SDG agenda relevant loca ll y. education and publi c awareness raising, eso Some participants suggested that the SDGs cou ld network bu il ding, targeted funding, engagement be a way t o revitalize local plans and push for greater of key stakeholders, fostering of inter-generational action on them. Building on existing local policies, collaboration and a recognition of the inner* several participants suggested approaching local dimensions of achieving the SDGs. Taking action on politicians to either pass resolutions or sign onto a these areas is as an opportunity to leverage t he entire charter or code of et hics that endorses the SDGs. SDG framework to create an enabling environment for groups working on the goals and for BC to take Another key area of focus was the development of a leadership role in ach ieving g lobal sustainable indicators linked to the SDGs. Having a way of development. measuring and monitoring progress toward the SDGs was seen as an opportunity for holding local and Advocacy and Poli tical Engagement on provincial politicians accountable and for generating the SOGs greater political support. Developing indicators or an 'SDG footprint' at the community and municipal leve l was recommended and several participants stressed In nearly all meetings participants highlighted the t he importance of local communities defining their need for all levels of government to endorse and own indicators. Having a graphic or visua l way of work with SDGs. In order to generate the politica l displaying progress towards the goals that could be will necessary for achievin g and leveraging the easily sha red w ith local politicians and M LAs was also SDGs, participants poin ted to the importance of civil recommended. society advocacy. At the most basic level, CSOs cou ld educate policy makers on the ro le and importance of the SDGs and help them make connections between Education and Awareness Raising the g lobal framework and local poli cies and initiatives already in p lace. Many participants suggested directly In order for the SDGs to be relevant and have an contacting Ministers, Members of Parliament (MP), impact, t he majority of participants underlined the and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to need for broad-based public awareness of and discuss how the SDGs link to their portfoli os and support for the SDGs. Political engagement at all constituencies. BCCIC's digital map was mentioned levels of government - through the emphasis of as an advocacy tool that could be used to show MPs the goals in policy, public communications, and and MLAs what is happening in their riding, making a comm unity in dicators and development plans - was powerful poli t ical case for supporting the SDGs. Some seen as an effective mechanism for generating greater participants suggested that groups cou ld even lobby public awareness of the SDGs. Many participants politicians coll ectively under the umbrella of the SDG further ca lled for the need for an effective traditional, framework. digital, and social media campaign to support any poli cy interventions and to raise the profile of the Securing political engagement at the municipal SDGs. level was another key recommendation for generating political support. As mentioned earlier, Education was also identified as a key area for raising existing community development plans and public awareness around the goals. Participants THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC, BC AND THE SUSTAIN ABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 11 BC COUNCI L FOR INTERNATIO NAL COOPERATIO N 12016 REALIZ ING THE POTENTIAL OF THE SDGS pointed to educational opportunities ranging from the SDGs as an excellent template fo r face-to-face elementa ry schoo ling right through to university in networking activities where CSOs cou ld come order to prepare a new generation of change leaders. together to learn about each other's work, share Many participants pointed to opportuniti es for new successes and struggles, match skills and needs, curriculum development in BC and ca lled for more connect innovators and org anizers, and exp lore how dialogue with educationa l institutions and federations to grow as organizations and overcome common so that the SDGs were woven into the curricu lu m. challenges. Participants suggested that select Other participants ca lled for the development of groups working on specific goals cou ld be brought support packages for teachers, including lesson plans together for targeted peer learning and resou rce and materials that educators could use to introduce sharing opportunities, while the SDG framework as the SDGs. Academic in stitutions were seen as key a whole cou ld be used to bring together a larger collaborators for action on the SDGs, with CSOs representation of organizations for broader network identifying them as a sou rce of information, research, bui ld in g. During the meetings, participants also and volunteers and collaboration. In particular, some highlighted several key sustainability issues - including pointed to the role of alumni networks as a way of food secu rity, climate change, and susta in able jobs tapping into former students engaged with the SDGs. and economic development - that cou ld be used Educating children and youth around the SDGs was to co nvene a much broader range of CSOs and also seen as a way of raising the awareness of parents, bring in key stakehold ers such as the private sector. with academic in stitutions actin g as a key vector for O n several occasions participants suggested th at engaging the public at large. networking events co uld take the form of ce lebrations that acknowledge and showcase the efforts of groups C ivil society participants saw themselves as also havi ng working toward ach ieving the SDGs. In all cases, a key role in raising public awa reness and generatin g participants stressed the importance of face-to- public support for the SDGs. Participants mentioned face networking for lay in g the foundations of future that in order to generate public support for the SDGs, co ll aboration and greater coordinati on within the civil it will be necessary to make the SDGs meaningful to society sector and with other stakeholders. everyday people. Participants suggested developing local initiatives and grassroots actions that link to In addition to face-to-face networking, another the SDGs whil e addressing local issues and concerns. common recommendation was the development of Other partic ipants stressed the need for encouraging a technology platform to facilitate networking community level conversations around the SDGs and among CSOs. Participants frequently suggested the keeping this dialogue goin g. Pub lic engagement creation of an on lin e portal or website structu red events, including festivals, loca l speaking events, around the SDGs that would all ow CSOs to identify conferences and town fairs, were also suggested by other groups working on the same goals or in the many participants as a means of raising awareness same regions as a way to connect and col laborate. It of the SDGs and their relationship to local issues and was suggested that this website or portal: initi atives. • Be stru ctured according to the SDGs eso Network Building • Provide profiles of the different groups working on each SDG Achieving greater collaboration, syne rgy, and peer • A llow groups to share success sto ri es and learning was seen as one of the main opportunities resources in leveraging the SDG framework. In order to do so, • Link groups looking for skill s and resources with many participants pointed to the need for greater individuals or organ isations lookin g to share their networking among CSOs as well as networking with sk ill s and resources public and private sector groups. As mentioned earl ier, participants noted the lack of collaboration or • Allow groups to share events even mutual awareness among the multitude of CSOs • Act as an in fo rmation hub or clearinghouse for working on the SDGs. Many participants pointed to information related to the SDGs 12 TH E INVISIBLE MOSAIC: BC AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIO NAL COOPERATION I 2016 REALIZ ING THE POTE NTIAL OF THE SDGS • Facilitate communication between groups through such as consortium funding, were suggested as a a listserv or internal email function way to all ow small-to-medium sized organizations access to larger pools of funding. Col laborative and It was suggested that this platform could be used consortium funding approaches for the SDGs could to broadly define the network of CSOs working on bring together groups whose work is complementary the SDGs and provide a continuous snapshot or and/or who are focused on complementary SDGs. 'heartbeat' of the network. Collaborative p rojects could also increase efficiency as each CSO cou ld focus on th e ir strengths and balance Funding the Mosaic each other's weaknesses. In addition to government and foundation funding, severa l participants pointed A comprehensive and achievable SDG framework out that CSOs cou ld carry out their own coll aborati ve depends on sufficient funding. Many participants fund raising efforts around the SDGs, such as mentioned the struggle they had experienced due gathering funders wo rkin g on the goals lo cal ly and to previous government cutbacks in funding for g loba lly in order to share networks and donors. Other CSOs. One community pointed to this cutback as suggestions included the idea of creating a federated a primary cause of 'donor fatigue' in the general model of fundraising around the goals. public, as CSOs have had to rely increasingly on private donations resu lting in less public support as Engaging Key Stakeholders people get tired of being continuously asked for help. Roundtable participants repeatedly pointed to the Throughout the consu ltation process, participants need for government and other funders to develop noted key stakeholders that civi l society and funding that focuses on the SDGs. Participants government would need to engage with in order to suggested that funders could build the goals into build support for the SDGs and the groups working their evaluation criteria and revisit the structure of on them. In particular, participants underlined the current funding accordingly. Participants also pointed importance of working with First Nations, the to the tension between the long-term processes private sector, faith-based groups, environmental needed to achieve the SDGs with their 15 year time organizations and academic institutions. frame and current emphasis on short-term funding models. It was suggested that long-term operational First Nations were seen as key players and decision funding was needed for organisations to work on makers in achieving the goals. Not only do decisions these goals and that increased flexibility would a ll ow on resource use and economic development by First smaller projects and initiatives to compete for funding Nations have a significant impact on ach ieving the when their programming does not align perfectly with goals, but elements of the SDGS are often included government policy. For many internationally focused by Treaty Nations during consultation. W ith the groups, previous fund ing under the Department of universal focus of the SDGs, First Nations issues were Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) also seen as an area where Canada needs to dedicate - now Global Affa irs Canada - was confusing and more effort and resources in order to achieve the sporadic, with proposal and reporting guidelines goals at home. As a result, many groups suggested that were onerous for small and medium sized greater dialogue and coll aboration with First Nations. organizations (SMO). SMOs also pointed to the intense strain and chal lenges they faced during Many participants called for greater dialogue and Canada's Revenue Agency (CRA) audits. more collaboration with private sector groups as they are key drivers of global change and local economies. Participants cal led for more collaborative and During the roundtable meetings, participants often innovative approaches to funding in order to commented on the lack of private sector participation support groups working on the SDGs. Competition as wel l as their own lack of knowledge regarding how for fu nding was seen as forcing CSOs into si los local businesses were working on the SDGs. and causing a lack of co ll aboration among many groups. More collaborative approaches to funding, Participants saw faith-based groups as a key sector THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC, BC AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 13 --- Be COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION I 2016 REALIZI NG THE POTENTIAL OF THE SDGS to engage with due to the amount of work they problem of youth apathy and reluctance to engage do on the SDGs but are not often not part of in change work was also mentioned by both younger mainstream dialogue around these issues. Many and older participants. Within severa l commun iti es internationally-focused CSOs acknowledged their these discussions led a call for intergenerational lack of engagement with environmental CSOs and collaboration around the SDGs. In order to called for greater dia logue and networking with support intergenerational co ll aboration, many youth these organisations when workin g on the SDGs. As participants called for more and better mentorship mentioned earlie r, academic institutions were seen as within CSOs mentioning that CSOs led by older playing a key role in supporting the work of CSOs and generations need to be more inclusive of youth ideas connecting groups working on the SDGs. and initiatives. Youth and Intergenerational Collaboration While youth leadership was commonly highlighted, some youth participants expressed their concerns The role of youth in relation to the SDG framework that, while their involvement was encouraged, their was a common topic throughout the consu ltations. opin ion s or leadership on issues were not. Participants Many participants stressed the importance of in one commun ity spoke to the fact that there are getting the word out to Canadian youth about already many active youth leaders and that civil the SDGs and further involving them in SDG society should focus on engag ing with them rather related activities. Suggestions for creating an than trying to create new ones. Many participants "SDG generation" included build in g the SDGs called for greater intergenerational dialogue into educational curriculum, developing education and community building. Finally one participant in -action opportunities, and providing leadership highlighted that inter-generational collaboratio n train in g courses. Youth were also seen as having an should come from synergies based on mutual respect, advantage over adu lts in communicating with their which can take co ll aboration to the next level. peers and spreading the word about g lobal issues and opportunities to become change makers. Since Inner Change many developing countries have young populations, communication and collaboration between youth In order to support more collaboration and living in d ifferent countries was seen as important strengthen the impact of groups working on the for achieving the SDGs. Many communities further SDGs, many participants pointed to the importance stressed the importance of youth volunteers as a key of considering the inner aspects of change work. As resou rce in supporting action on the SDGs. a transformational framework, participants noted that achieving th e SDGs would require individual In contrast, severa l participants also spoke to the and collective inner change. Partic ipants ca ll ed for burden that the SDGs can place on youth where the a major shift in values including how we value our onus is on youth to ach ieve the goals without any communities and environment and the adoption corresponding support. It was mentioned that the of a more commun ity-centred rather than market older generation should not be "shoving" the world's centred perspective. The same group mentioned that problems onto the younger generation, but in stead the government and public institutions could play be inviting collaboration across all age groups, with a role in shap in g this culture by moving away from a focus on leadership opportunities for Canadian the "you're on your own" mentality of the previous youth. One participant pointed to the common government. Others called for a shift in consciousness view that "youth are the answer" and that "youth and a more inclusive sense of identity that a ll ows us to will solve the problem" arguing that Canada has an see each other as the same community or family and aging population and that there are a lot of older to move beyond a "not in my backyard" mentality. people who also need to be engaged and part of the In two roundtables the goals were critiqued as being solution. In fact, severa l communiti es pointed to the too focused on human issues and that a truly world key role that ski ll ed and engaged retirees play in CSO centric consciousness was needed to bring about activities and community volunteer networks. The sustainable development. At the individual level, the 14 THE INVISIBLE MOSAIC: BC AND TH E SUSTAINAB LE DEVE LOPMENT GOALS BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 12016 REALIZ ING THE POTENTIAL OF THE SDGS importance of working with psyc hologica l trauma was mentioned as was the need to get cl ear on what really matters to each of us, what each of us rea lly wants to bring forth and what each is willing to let go off in order to bring about a better world. Collective and individual inner resources were also of importance to participants. The existence of a se nse of community and community belonging was seen as vita l for working on the SDGs. A deeper se nse of connection to one's neighbours and the environ ment was seen as a powerful driver fo r co llective action and change. O th er participants ca lled for civil society and those pursuing sustainable d evelopment to work with th eir own inner experiences and develop their inner resources in order to achieve the SDG s. Di sc ussions included working wi th hope as a resource and the challenge of hopelessness. ensuring se lf-care, ce lebrating accomplishments, and cu ltivating mind sets and cu ltures needed to foster greater co ll aboration within civ il socie ty. THE SUSTAIN AB LE DEVE LOPME NT GOALS: AN OPPOR TUN ITY FOR LEA DERS HI P IN BR ITISH CO LUMBI A In British Columbia we often feel like we are living in quality education for all. BCCIC's Invisible Mosaic one of the greatest p laces on Earth, su rrounded by report suggests that British Columbians themselves incredible natural beauty, vibrant cul tures and the are ca lli ng for acti on on sustainable developm e nt and world's most liveable cities and co mmunities. However, recognize that the SDGs are an opportunity fo r our with such great privilege and opportunity comes the provin ce to showcase leadership. responsibility for great leadership. If we are the best, then let's lead! Th e launch of the UN Sustai nable This report demonstrates th at Be's civil society groups Development Goals in 2015 prese nts a chal lenge for are alrea dy showing leadership in adva nci ng the goals BC to step into this leadership role, both at home through initiatives impacting each and al l of them . The and abroad. The concrete goals and their universal SDG framework allows us to visual ize the incredible nature point to work sti ll to be done at home, from work that Be's civil society groups are doing and ending child poverty to ensuring safe drinking wa ter, provides an opportunity to strengthen their impact. as well as beyond our borders, from taking action on The SDG framework can support greater collaboration climate change to halting biodiversi ty loss. Indeed, between CSOs and generate increased politica l and many of the SDGs require provi ncia l leadership, public support for sustai nable development initiatives. including the sustai nable use of our forest ecosystems, However, Be's civ il society groups cannot lead on management of our watersheds, and the delivery of their own. Leadership is needed from BC's provincial THE INVISIB LE MOSA IC, BC AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 1S BC COUNCI L FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIO N I 2016 and local govern ments and fro m Bri tish Columbi ans at large. The SDGs present an opportunity to focus Be's leadership in sustainable deve lopment around an agenda that conn ects our efforts across sectors, sca les and ti ers of government wh il e providing a common language for co ll ective act ion and impact. This report suggests that ta kin g a lea dership role will require se izing the opportunities th at the SDG framework presents. Politica l engagement is key. Politicians throughout BC need to understand th e importance of the SDGs and their conn ection to the province and build them into poli cy, performance indicators, and public communications. Greater partn ershi p between govern ment and civil soci ety is necessa ry to educate the public and coordin ate action on the SDGs. Achieving the goals wi ll require targeted and innova tive fu nding for CSOs and in creased support for CSO networking both in-person and through technology platforms. Coll aborati on li es at the hea rt of SDG leadership and fund ing mechanisms should refl ect this. Ach ieving collaboration will require engaging with key BC stake holders, incl uding First Nations, th e private sector, faith-ba sed groups, aca demia and env ironm ental org aniza ti ons. Foste rin g coll aboration among youth and between youth an d older generations wil l be vital. Finally, effective collabora tion and action on th e SDGs involves a recognition of th e indivi dual and col lective "inn er change" that British Columb ians will need to make in order to show leadership on the SDGs. The insights conta ined in th is report and summarised above present a uni que opportunity for Br itish Columbia take the lea d in pursuing sustain able developm ent. By ta king th ese insights into accoun t we believe that Bri tish Colu mbia ca n p lay a key role in in making the SDG agenda a reality and in brin ging forth a better provin ce and a better world for all. 16 TH E INVISIBLE MOSAIC, BC AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 12016