Smithers, B.C.
BUILDING STRONG
NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES
3 REGIONAL DISTRICTS
18 MUNICIPALITIES
50+ COMMUNITIES
The RBA is an alliance of 21 local governments, working together to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of life for our residents.
In 2024, after nearly a decade of steadfast advocacy by the RBA, the Province took a pivotal step forward by committing to a five-year, $250 million investment through the Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement. This transformative funding will support the planning and construction of essential infrastructure—roads, water systems, sewers and more—that are needed to build and sustain liveable communities.
With this landmark investment, our local governments are empowered to shape our region’s future by driving economic growth, creating well-paying jobs, and building sustainable, vibrant communities that will thrive for generations to come. As many long-overdue infrastructure projects now get underway, we are continuing to work in close partnership with the Province as proud collaborators in the economic development of Northwest BC.
Ensuring a Sustainable Future
While this agreement with the Province marks a significant milestone, it is only the beginning of what we will achieve together. With many major industrial projects expected to be developed in the Northwest in the coming years (see the BC government’s Major Projects Inventory for more details), we are committed to working together to ensure a sustainable future for our communities, our region, and the Province as a whole.
Five-year, $250 Million Agreement for
Northwest Communities
