No, I didn't know why the government thought that URBA was a public, government-related organization. Our funding funnels through the city as it collects a levy that is part of commercial property taxes of those businesses located within our BIA boundary only. URBA does not get funding from other areas of the city. The money comes directly from our businesses, not the city. URBA is a not-for-profit entity registered through the B.C Societies Act.
On October 23rd, 2023. See this statement in context.