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Jody Johnson: Exploring the implications of Bill 108 in Ontario

The wrap up session for the 2019 conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario was devoted to looking at the current challenges in the ...

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Mayor Jim Watson: Finding the courage to be yourself

One could say Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is nearly as synonymous with the nation’s capital as the Parliament building or Beaver Tail treats, but he ...

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Connie McCutcheon: Engaging MISA Ontario’s Drive for Collaboration

Given she is the organization’s past president, it is understandable Connie McCutcheon is a vocal champion of the role Municipal Information Systems Association, Ontario (MISA ...

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Layne LeBleu: Working with zombies, sticky notes, and Sour Patch Kids

Several years ago, the City of Hillsboro, Oregon launched a program that gave employees the opportunity to temporarily step out of their everyday jobs and ...

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Diann Kirby: The value of trust within the municipal workplace

It might seem obvious to some, but certainly in the case of staff at the City of Bloomington, Minnesota, the workplace operates more efficiently when ...

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Dr. Marie Peoples: Embracing innovation to drive greater social good

In her role as Deputy County Manager for Coconino County, Arizona, Dr. Marie Peoples is at the forefront of finding innovative solutions to a wide ...

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Vancouver, First Nations unveil new UNDRIP action plan

Many communities across Canada recently marked National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 and held events and programs throughout the month about Indigenous cultures and ...

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It’s not just about housing. We need innovations in municipal finance

Canada needs more housing, but to get there, we need the infrastructure – water lines, streets, sewers, storm drains and all the other essential municipal ...

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Municipal funding, homelessness, emergency preparedness top FCM discussions

The annual conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) wrapped up last week, bringing together more than 3,100 attendees and delegates from over 2,000 ...

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Conference life helps overcome professional obstacles

Municipal employees face many obstacles that make it difficult for them to maintain essential services. But, like their elected counterparts, staff also face a constant ...

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Empowering local governments through planning, procurement solutions

In an era where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, local governments across North America are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to manage their planning and ...

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