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An Update on High Ground 2026
With municipal elections on the horizon, we’ve decided to pause High Ground in 2026 while we focus on developing a new suite of resources, research, and training for local electeds in B.C. (High Ground will return again in Spring 2027).
We’re excited to share more details with you in the new year – stay tuned!
Nurturing leadership for inclusive, equitable and sustainable communities.
We are an independent public policy think tank with a mission to foster and support leadership for inclusive, equitable and sustainable communities.
We believe that communities who value social justice, the environment and strong local economies are healthier and happier places to live.
E-newsletter (November 2025)
Here’s our November Briefing Notes edition, with research and stories about the living wage in B.C., the benefits of investing in the arts, municipalities championing conservation, and more.
Implications of AI for Municipal Governance in B.C.
We’re gearing up to launch our new research series for local electeds, featuring policy reports, primers, and resources on the key issues facing their communities. The first issue explores how recent AI developments directly relate to municipal governance.
Download policy report, primer, and resources
Scholarships
We’re committed to lifelong learning that benefits all segments of society. We recognize that the skyrocketing cost of education makes it difficult to return to the classroom for further learning, retraining, or skills advancement. That’s why we offer lifelong learning scholarship opportunities.