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flag B.C. municipalities urge provincial and federal support for housing, infrastructure, and Indigenous rights amid funding shortfalls.

flag Local governments and First Nations are meeting in Victoria for the UBCM convention, focusing on infrastructure, affordable housing, and UNDRIP implementation. flag Municipalities face growing pressures from provincial service gaps, with increased responsibilities in housing and emergency response without sufficient funding. flag Key concerns include infrastructure funding delays, permitting issues, and a call for long-term provincial investment. flag The federal Build Canada Homes initiative is welcomed but currently excludes B.C. flag projects. flag Regional issues like rural encampments, hospital funding, and water system upgrades are also on the agenda, alongside calls for clearer guidance on Indigenous land rights and private property.

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