Municipal Affairs

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for this annual general meeting of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the A...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities annual general meeting. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the AMM's Exe...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, where today we mark the end of an era for Alberta’s rural communities. After four years of dedicated leadership, Paul McLauchlin will be stepping down next week as President of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA). His tenure has been one of both challenges and transformation, with Alberta’s rural areas navigating complex issues, from economic shifts and infrastr...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs! With the release of Alberta Bill 20 regulations and less than a year until voters head to the municipal polls, Calgary's political landscape is heating up as A Better Calgary party officially launches. On October 19th, "A Better Calgary Party" held its founding convention at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, where approximately 200 people gathered to ki...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for this annual general meeting of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the A...

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. In a surprising move, Premier Tim Houston has called for a snap provincial election in Nova Scotia, to be held on November 26, aiming to secure a second term for his Progressive Conservative government. This decision comes despite Houston’s own 2020 legislation that fixed the next election date to July 15, 2025, a change introduced to create stabili...

Next Week, members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) will gather in Edmonton for their annual fall convention. This year brings a significant change as Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin, after years of dedicated service, steps down as President. Today we are joined by the final candidate who is in the running to be the next RMA President. Today, we are joined by Gene Hrabec Deputy Ree...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs! Today, we are heading to the Lands of the Living Skies, the Province of Saskatchewan Scott Moe has led the Saskatchewan Party to a 5th Consecutive Majority Government, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since 1960 when the then-governing NDP under Tommy Douglas won a fifth Majority Government. The results: 35 seats for the Saskatchewan Party, and 26 Seats for the ND...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities annual general meeting. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the AMM's Exe...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs We turning our focus to the town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, where the community is grappling with the consequences of an unprecedented supply chain disruption. Amidst record-low water levels along the Mackenzie River this past summer, barge shipments — a lifeline for delivering essential supplies to this remote region — were cancelled. This has led to dras...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for this annual general meeting of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the A...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. We are highlighting an exciting collaboration between the City of Grande Prairie, the County of Grande Prairie, and the Municipal District of Greenview: a united initiative aimed at showcasing the exceptional investment opportunities in Northwest Alberta. With its abundant natural resources and thriving communities, this region offers tremendous potential for business...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Today’s episode shines a spotlight on a key aspect of daily life in our province: transportation. Alberta's municipalities are as diverse as its landscapes, and the transportation needs of each community reflect that variety. Whether it's the urban bustle of cities like Edmonton and Calgary or the rural tranquillity of smaller towns, villages, or summer villages, loca...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, With just days remaining until the Saskatchewan Provincial Election on October 28th, we’re diving deep into the state of the race, the key issues shaping voter sentiment, and what the parties are doing in these final hours to secure their base and sway undecided voters. This election has been anything but ordinary. We’ve seen an intense battle between the long-governi...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs . We are honoured to have Tony Kulbisky, President of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators, also known as CAMA. CAMA is a national, not-for-profit organization that serves as a professional network for individuals in senior management positions within Canadian municipalities. This association plays a vital role in supporting municipal leaders as they na...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Over the last two weeks, our team has been travelling across Saskatchewan in preparation for our live Saskatchewan Provincial Election Night Special.  During our journey, we’ve connected with mayors, councillors, and other key stakeholders to understand how this election will shape the future of municipalities.  And as the Saskatchewan Election continues to unfolds, y...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs! Today, we're talking about a shift in New Brunswick politics. New Brunswickers have voted for change, and in doing so, they've made history. Susan Holt has led the New Brunswick Liberal Party to a decisive victory, ending six years of Progressive Conservative rule. The results: 31 seats for the Liberals, 16 for the PCs, and two for the Greens. Even outgoing Premier Bl...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Over the last two weeks, our team has been travelling across Saskatchewan in preparation for our live Saskatchewan Provincial Election Night Special.  During our journey, we’ve connected with mayors, councillors, and other key stakeholders to understand how this election will shape the future of municipalities.  And as the Saskatchewan Election continues to unfolds, y...

This November, members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) will gather in Edmonton for their annual fall convention. This year brings a significant change as Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin, after years of dedicated service, steps down as President. As candidates announce their bids for the RMA Presidency, we will speak with candidates about their leadership styles, visions for the or...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Over the last two weeks, our team has been travelling across Saskatchewan in preparation for our live Saskatchewan Provincial Election Night Special.  During our journey, we’ve connected with mayors, councillors, and other key stakeholders to understand how this election will shape the future of municipalities.  And as the Saskatchewan Election continues to unfolds, y...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Over the last two weeks, our team has been travelling across Saskatchewan in preparation for our live Saskatchewan Provincial Election Night Special.  During our journey, we’ve connected with mayors, councillors, and other key stakeholders to understand how this election will shape the future of municipalities.  And as the Saskatchewan Election continues to unfolds, y...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. After months of work behind the scenes, the Alberta government has finally unveiled the regulations around Bill 20—legislation that was passed in the legislature back in May. Now, according to the provincial government, Albertans expect free and fair elections, a cornerstone of any healthy democracy. And to that end, the government has made a series of changes aimed a...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Today, we’re diving into the upcoming provincial election, set for October 28th, a critical event for Saskatchewan’s future. With just days remaining before voters head to the polls, we’ll be speaking with a special guest who has his finger on the pulse of rural Saskatchewan: Bill Huber, President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, or SARM. And a...

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. Over the last two weeks, our team has been travelling across Saskatchewan in preparation for our live Saskatchewan Provincial Election Night Special.  During our journey, we’ve connected with mayors, councillors, and other key stakeholders to understand how this election will shape the future of municipalities.  And as the Saskatchewan Election cont...

This November, members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) will gather in Edmonton for their annual fall convention. This year brings a significant change as Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin, after years of dedicated service, steps down as President. As candidates announce their bids for the RMA Presidency, we will speak with candidates about their leadership styles, visions for the or...