MW Shares: Recent Episodes
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The MW Shares podcast is devoted to sharing the stories of communities from coast to coast to coast. MW Shares takes listeners deeper into the civic issues that municipal governments must tackle, highlighting new and emerging next practices, and sharing stories intended to shape and elevate conversations about community.
Joe Masi, FCM board member, Rural Forum vice-chair, and Portage la Prairie, Man. city councillor, joins to discuss the infrastructure challenges facing rural communities and what meaningful support from senior orders of government would look like for rural municipalities.
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Kathy Valentino, FCM board member and Thompson, Man. city councillor, joins us to discuss why bail reform has become such a pressing issue for municipalities today, FCM’s role in pushing the federal government for changes to the system, and how it connects to broader challenges like policing, homelessness, and public safety.
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Katie Hayes, a member of MNP’s Digital Advisory Services team in Edmonton, joins us to discuss what is driving the municipal shift in reimagining how work is organized and delivered, how the introduction of AI and digital tools is accelerating that shift, as well as the practical ways to start making progress without trying to reinvent the wheel all at once.
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Rory Nisan, FCM board member, Ontario caucus chair, and Municipality of Halton, Ont. councillor, joins us to discuss the scope of the nation’s housing crisis, the biggest barriers to getting more housing built, and the value – or lack thereof – of Ontario’s so-called “strong mayor” powers.
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Tim Tierney, 2026 FCM president and Ottawa city councillor, joins us to talk about his vision for helping lead the organization’s engagement efforts across the country, as well as the biggest opportunities for strengthening local government’s relationships with the federal government.
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George Cuff, municipal governance expert, author, and Municipal World columnist, joins to discuss his decades of working with municipalities, particularly around the leadership dynamic between mayors and CAOS, as well as the keys to good governance and decision making, and how his upcoming modular learning program.
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Municipalities must learn how to adjust and maintain perimeter protection in real time as conditions shift – whether for routine event changes or full‑blown emergencies. Shawn Lowry, the vice president of sales and marketing at Ontario Bollards, joins us to explore flexible planning strategies that allow teams to quickly adapt layouts while maintaining safety, access, and operational continuity.
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Nicolas Germond, the country director and CEO for Veolia in Canada, joins us to discuss how the integration of water, wastewater, and energy planning can cut costs, boost resilience, and turn treatment plants into resource hubs – supporting compliance, local jobs, and long-term value.
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Ria Dhillon, Deputy CEO at destinationone consulting, joins us to discuss current hiring trends and what the future of recruitment looks like – especially for municipalities.
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Jason Burggraaf, executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, joins us to discuss how Ottawa’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point, with housing attainability and the cost of living now top concerns for both residents and builders. As rising costs put home ownership out of reach across the country, Ottawa’s homebuilders have outlined key policy priorities to stimulate construction and restore affordability.
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Danielle Manton, the 2025-2026 AMCTO president, discusses new research from the organization on the serious and growing impacts of harassment and incivility at the local level. This topic is especially relevant to municipalities, as ongoing reports and news stories highlight rising incidents targeting municipal staff – both from council members and the public.
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Emilie Hayes, the lead for sustainable affordable housing at the Green Municipal Fund, and Nancy Simmonds, the CEO for Heartland Housing Foundation, join us to discuss how municipalities and housing providers are proving that energy efficiency and affordability can go hand in hand.
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Chandrashekar LSP, Zoho Canada’s managing director, joins us to discuss how municipalities will learn to manage digital transformation challenges and opportunities as they work with AI and technology to deliver services.
For municipal leaders, the challenge isn’t whether to adopt AI – it’s how to do so in a way that builds trust, improves service, and reflects public values.
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Brian Rosborough, who recently retired as AMO’s executive director, sat down with us to discuss the importance of the annual conference and the content that makes the event so special. Rosborough also shares reflections on his 34-year career in public service – the past six as AMO’s executive director – why he is excited for the organization’s future, and just what the future holds for him personally.
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Judy Dezell, director of AMO’s Enterprise Centre, Business Partnerships and Local Authority Services (LAS), and Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin, join us to discuss automated speed enforcement and its potential to improve public safety. Dezell shares how LAS is supporting communities in implement automated speed camera systems, while Dollin highlights Innisfil’s pilot program and the ways it is shifting public attitudes around speeding and traffic safety.
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Tammy Hwang, Hamilton city councillor, and Kerry Yang, one of AMO’s 2025 Youth Fellows, join us to discuss the value of the fellowship and how it creates opportunities for young people to engage with their communities. Hwang points out the importance of mentorship when working with youth interested in the municipal sector, while Yang – currently studying Health Sciences at McMaster University, in Hamilton – shares insights on how local governments can better connect with and amplify youth voices.
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Lindsay Jones, recently appointed as AMO’s new executive director, sat down with us to discuss the importance of modernizing the municipal-provincial relationship and proving local governments with more tools for helping build a strong national economy. Jones also shares her perspective on stepping into her new role, reflects on the broad scope of AMO’s work, and describes what it feels like to be the new person at the helm.
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Corrine Rahman, London city councillor, joins us to discuss the challenges of today’s political climate and how things have evolved since her time as a staff member in the mayor’s office. Rahman expresses concern over the decline in civility but remains committed to serving her community and championing greater participation from women, youth, and visible minorities in municipal politics – whether they’re already involved or considering a run for office.
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Bill Rayburn, CEO, and Adam Bennett, director of paramedic service, at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, join us to discuss the importance of recognizing local government innovation and their Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award-winning CARE First Deployment Initiatives. The CARE First model is transforming 9-1-1 response by introducing a tiered system that dispatches appropriate aid based on the call’s urgency – rather than automatically sending a full ambulance every time.
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Jason Keillor, vice president of transit operations at Voyago Transdev, joins us to discuss the organization’s Rural Transit handbook. Created in conjunction with Dillon Consulting Limited, the handbook – available both online and in print – provides rural municipalities with a tool for launching transit services. The guidebook includes guidance on securing funding, designing systems, and answering questions for those looking to offer a “full spectrum” of transit services.
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Patrick Beauger, vice-president business development, strategy, and marketing at Veolia, joins us to discuss how Canadian municipalities can benefit from “ecofactories,” which integrate water, waste, and energy projects while offering cost savings and environmental synergies. Beauger will also address implementation challenges – such as coordination, complex financing, and community engagement – while offering practical solutions for successful municipal service integration.
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Craig Berga, from Ducks Unlimited Canada, and John Stille, from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority join us to explore how the Town of Ajax, through strong partnerships, is transforming urban land into resilient wetlands – boosting biodiversity, reducing flood risk, and offering a powerful model for climate-smart urban restoration.
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Haley Bateman, a councillor with the Region of Niagara representing St. Catharines, Ontario, joins us to talk about Ontario’s proposed Municipal Accountability Act, which is intended to punish municipal councillors for violence and harassment, but needs significant improvements so that it can actually achieve the results it is promising.
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Rebecca Bligh, a councillor with the City of Vancouver and President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), joins us to talk about laying the groundwork for a National Prosperity Partnership in order to align all levels of governments around shared priorities and empowering municipalities to deliver results.
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Josh Morgan, Mayor of London, Ontario, an FCM board member, and Chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus, joins us to talk about the need for a National Prosperity Partnership that would mean the coordination of all levels of government to meet Canada’s needs concerning affordable housing, infrastructure, and ending homelessness.
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Rowena Santos, a councillor at the City of Brampton, a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)’s board, and chair of FCM’s Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation (FIT) committee, joins us to talk about FCM’s Municipal Growth Framework, which is intended to change the way municipalities are funded so they can better tackle issues like Infrastructure, climate change and housing.
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Lauren Hanchar, Mayor of Watson Lake, Yukon, and President of the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC),joins us to talk about the challenges faced by northern communities, such as an affordable housing shortage, aging infrastructure, and financial pressures due to rising costs.https://www.municipalworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lauren-podcast-full.wav
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Neal Comeau, a councillor in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and chair of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)’s Rural Forum, joins us to talk about FCM’s rural report, The Future of Rural Canada, a comprehensive roadmap to unlock the full potential of rural communities. The report outlines actionable recommendations to ensure rural municipalities have the tools and resources they need to thrive—recognizing their unique contributions to Canada.
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Rail safety is everyone’s business, and this episode of MW Shares explores why. Sponsored by Operation Lifesaver Canada (OLC), this conversation features Chris Day, OLC executive director, and Sandra LaRose, a rail safety ambassador who turned unimaginable loss into lifesaving advocacy.
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In Part Two of the pilot episode of the No Fairy Godmothers in Government podcast, Dr. Ashleigh Weeden continues her examination of the fairy godmother – reliance on other orders of government and the expectation that technology will provide the magic bullet that municipalities are looking for.
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26.03.25 | In Part One of the pilot episode of the No Fairy Godmothers in Government podcast, Dr. Ashleigh Weeden examines the problems of expecting a fairy godmother to provide municipalities with magical solutions to their problems, when in reality they come with trade-offs and hidden costs.
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04.02.25 | Carolyn Stern, Emotional Intelligence expert and award-winning author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, joins us to talk about how a municipal leader can take action to constantly improve their Emotional Intelligence at ever stage of their career.
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04.02.25 | Carolyn Stern, Emotional Intelligence expert and award-winning author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, joins us to talk about how the traditional notion of a strong leader as one who hides their emotions can be turned on its head and instead strong leaders can learn to use their emotions to benefit their team and organization.
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04.02.25 | Carolyn Stern, Emotional Intelligence expert and award-winning author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, joins us to talk about how emotions are full of wisdom to assist municipal leaders so they can learn to treat their team members as individuals rather than just task performers.
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04.02.25 | Carolyn Stern, Emotional Intelligence expert and award-winning author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, joins us to talk about ways a municipal leader can learn to boost their own Emotional Intelligence and how helping people in their organization to increase their Emotional Intelligence is a smart way to invest in your organization.
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04.02.25 | Carolyn Stern, Emotional Intelligence expert and award-winning author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, joins us to talk about understanding what Emotional Intelligence is and why it is important for municipal leaders to have Emotional Intelligence.
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03.05.25 | Sandra Lisi, vice-president supplier engagement at Kinetic GPO, joins us to discuss how organizations can navigate the process of doing business with Canada’s largest municipality and effectively engage with the City of Toronto’s diverse departments, secure contracts, and align with its strategic goals.The post Unlocking Opportunities: How to do business with Canada’s largest municipality – Sandra Lisi appeared first on Municipal World.
02.12.25 | Monica Ciriello, a municipal lawyer who writes Municipal World’s monthly Municipal Docket column, joins us to talk about heritage bylaws and how designating a home as a heritage property can inspire legal battles.
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02.12.25 | Monica Ciriello, a municipal lawyer who writes Municipal World’s monthly Municipal Docket column, joins us to talk about homelessness and, in particular, a big legal decision making headlines across the United States and how it may or may not affect Canadian legal approaches to this hot-button issue.
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02.12.25 | Monica Ciriello, a municipal lawyer who writes Municipal World’s monthly Municipal Docket column, joins us to talk about licensing pets and animal bylaws.
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02.12.25 | Monica Ciriello, a municipal lawyer who writes Municipal World’s monthly Municipal Docket column, joins us to talk about nuisance party bylaws and what municipalities can do when responding to unsanctioned events such as homecoming and St. Patrick’s Day parties.
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02.12.25 | Monica Ciriello, a municipal lawyer who writes Municipal World’s monthly Municipal Docket column, joins us to talk about protecting tenants from “bad faith evictions” with a new renovictions bylaw, the first of its kind in Ontario.
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01.06.25 | Claire Basinski, chair of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, joins us to discuss why registered professional planners are critical to the planning process and how they can help align the public’s feedback with provincial and municipal legislation to help municipalities create more equitable and sustainable communities.
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12.11.24 | Mayor Mike Trinacty discusses the town’s proactive involvement in the development of green energy, whether through wind turbines, the creation of a solar garden, or the enhancement of the town’s hydro facility.
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12.11.24 | Mayor David Mitchell discusses his community’s partnership with the International Network of Michelin Cities (INMC), the town’s hosting of the new INMC Corridor of Incubators Agreement launch event, and how innovation is possible even in smaller communities.
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12.11.24 | Mayor Nancy Dicks discusses the challenging situation of affordable housing in the community, how her council is addressing it, and what could make the situation easier for all municipalities.
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12.11.24 | Mayor Cecil Clarke discusses his 2024 return to the mayor’s seat after previously serving from 2012-2020, why he wanted to come back, and how municipal politics has changed during the intervening years.
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12.11.24 | Mayor Rod Gilroy discusses the municipality’s recently renewed fire protection services agreement with nearby Amherst and what this mutually beneficial decision means for residents in surrounding communities.
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12.11.24 | Mayor Jim Ryan discusses his feelings behind serving a third term as mayor, as well as the impacts the Pictou Cultural Centre project, and an expanded waterfront plan, are having on the future of the community.
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12.11.24 | Mayor Pam Mood discusses the reasoning behind the town’s recently expanded transit service, which is now not only free for riders to use but has been extended to the nearby Wasoqopa’q First Nation.
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12.11.24 | Mayor Cathy Hinton, the first woman to serve as mayor of Truro, discusses the impact of her historic election, what it has meant to her, and what it could mean to the wider community.
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12.11.24 | Warden Linda Gregory discusses the Digby Art Bank, why the ongoing support of artists is something the council continues to finance, and why supporting local culture is considered a key to local success.
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12.11.24 | Warden James Fuller discusses the challenges of ensuring timely waste disposal in communities of all sizes, communication between rural and urban municipalities, and the importance of public service.
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011.19.24 | David Arbuckle, executive director of AMCTO, joins us to share highlights from the organization’s research on the implementation of ‘strong mayor’ powers across affected Ontario municipalities and how this legislation has changed municipal staff dynamics and operations since its adoption more than a year ago.
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011.18.24 | Jeff Nichol, president of Canoe Benefits, joins us to talk about how municipalities working together are better placed to provide group benefit programs that are tailored to the organization’s needs and therefore priced in a long-term sustainable way.
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011.18.24 | Darren Young, program facilitator with Keldar Leadership and a certified executive coach, joins us to talk about how municipal organizations can equip their leaders with the skills, support, and tools they need to create a culture of high-performing teams.
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011.18.24 | Maureen Parker and Ian Howatt, partners in Elevate the Path consulting, join us to talk about how municipal organizations can take concrete action to develop leaders to boost the performance of teams, improve outcomes, and create the necessary environment so that all team members can thrive and reach their potential.
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011.18.24 | MacDonald Oguike, director of corporate training and workforce development at the University of Calgary, joins us to talk about workforce development strategies municipalities can adopt to create a delightful employee experience for their staff.
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011.18.24 | Bailey Parnell, founder and CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills development company, joins us to talk about how municipal organizations can recognize intergenerational differences among their staff and leverage them to build teams that are stronger than ever before.
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011.18.24 | Joanne Kinya Baker, a registered social worker founder of Shades of Humanity Consulting, joins us to talk about strategies to identify and minimize bias and microaggression in the workplace.
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09.12.24 | Venoth Jeganmohan, an energy solutions advisor with Enbridge Gas, joins us to discuss how municipalities can meet their green development standards using Enbridge Gas’ Savings by Design program. The program offers free design expertise and financial incentives to support more sustainable, resilient, high-performance buildings.
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08.28.24 | André Pepin, the Town of Midland’s Water and Wastewater Services Manager, joins us to talk about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help manage water and wastewater.
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08.28.24 | Stephen Rettie, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Bracebridge, joins us to talk about municipal financial stability and using tools like debt and investments to address operating and capital needs.
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08.28.24 | Lynn Dollin, Mayor of Innisfil, joins us to talk about AMO’s efforts to improve municipal codes of conduct.
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08.28.24 Jeff Burch, NDP Municipal Affairs Critic and MPP for Niagara Centre, joins us to talk about his proposed private member’s bill aimed at improving accountability for municipal leaders.
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08.28.24 | Lindsay Jones, AMO’s Director of Policy and Government Relations, joins us to talk about how the Ontario and municipal governments can work together to tackle housing and homelessness.
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08.28.24 | Velma Morgan, Chair of Operation Black Vote Canada, joins us to talk about AMO’s Healthy Democracy project and barriers to running for municipal council
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08.28.24 |Brian Rosborough, Executive Director of the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO), joins us to discuss AMO’s proposal for a Social and Economic Prosperity Review, an update on the partnership between the Ontario and municipal governments to build sustainable communities and promote economic growth and quality of life.
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07.17.24 | Helen Hale Tomasik, director of business development at ProspectHR MMI, joins us to discuss why traditional interviewing processes don’t always work, the long-term cost of a bad hire, and the proven solution that the ProspectHR Multiple Mini Interview offers.
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07.05.24 | Darren Liviniuk, Partner, Deloite Canada joins us to talk about helping municipal finance leaders make the best decisions possible.
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07.05.24 | Derek Lutz, Account Executive, UKG joins us to talk about enhancing workforce, payroll, and HR solutions in the municipal sector.
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07.05.24 | Bonnie Agnew, Account Executive, Sylogist joins us to talk about enhancing municipal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
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07.05.24 | Sarah Hobbs, Director of Sales and Marketing, TownSuite Municipal Software joins us talking about how to futureproof your municipality.
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07.05.24 | Carolyn Stern, an Emotional Intelligence (EI) expert, author, and CEO of EI Experience, joins us to talk about how improved EI benefits municipal leaders.
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07.05.24 | Alvin Allim, GFOA Alberta president, joins us to talk about priorities of the organization.
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07.03.24 | Patty Cuttell, a Halifax councillor, joins us to talk about serving the housing and infrastructure needs of a large, largely rural ward that is part of a large city.
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07.03.24 | Joe Preston, mayor of St. Thomas, joins us to give a behind the scenes glimpse into what it took to land the $14-billion Volkswagen electric vehicle battery plant for his southwestern Ontario community.
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07.03.24 | Mairin Loewen, a Saskatoon councillor, joins us to talk about her city’s efforts to reform land use planning in order to become eligible for federal housing funds.
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07.03.24 | Carole Saab, chief executive officer of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), joins us to talk about the effort to bring the federal, provincial, and territorial governments to the table with a view towards a new municipal funding framework.
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07.03.24 | Karen Redman, chair of Waterloo Region, joins us to talk about how the success of her community’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has already inspired expansion plans.
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07.03.24 | Patrick Brown, mayor of Brampton, joins us to talk about how he is exerting pressure on the federal government to increase public safety.
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Sarah Stadnyk, Director of Policy and Communications with the Canadian Biogas Association, joins us for a special, sponsored edition of MW Shares to talk about the benefits of biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) technology. Listeners will learn about new tools and resources hosted on MunicipalBiogas.ca that are designed to support municipalities in reaching their sustainability goals
Looking to learn more? The CBA hosts two annual Value of Biogas Conferences that provide excellent learning experiences and unmatched networking opportunities. In 2024 the Value of Biogas East is in Toronto April 15-17 and the Value of Biogas West is in Vancouver October 7-9.
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Cam Johnston and Kealy Dedman, of Peel Region Public Works, join us to discuss how significant investments are being made across Ontario in municipal infrastructure, and why its essential staff are properly trained for their implementation.
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12.05.23 | Cindy Moretti, founder and CEO of Prepared for Duty Recruitment Service Inc., joins us to talk about the challenges and rewards of recruiting people for first responder roles, such as firefighters and paramedics. A Western Cities HR Conference special edition.
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12.05.23 | Darel Baker, president and co-founder of Keldar Leadership, joins us to talk about how municipal leaders can create high-performance teams in order to attain goals and achieve their next level of success. A Western Cities HR Conference special edition.
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11.29.23 | Karolina Tatarenkova, account executive with Homewood Health Group, talks about how municipalities can better take care of their staff by offering assistance with mental health issues. A Western Cities HR Conference special edition.
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Sponsored by Western Cities HR Conference
11.20.23 | Dawn McCoy, HR consultant and coach, joins us to talk about the top trending issues facing municipal human resources professionals such as how to plan for unplanned work. A Western Cities HR Conference special edition.
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Sponsored by Western Cities HR Conference
11.15.23 | Dr. Matthew Chow, Chief Mental Health Officer for Telus Health, joins us to talk about how municipal leaders can help their staff thrive in today’s fast-paced world by by paying attention to their mental health.
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Sponsored by Western Cities HR Conference
11.08.23 | Anita Opoku, account manager with Perkopolis, joins us to talk about how municipalities can reward their staff and attract new hires by offering money-saving discounts. A Western Cities HR Conference special edition.
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Sponsored by Enbridge Gas
10.25.23 | Mark Wilson, Senior Advisor for Municipal Affairs at Enbridge Gas, joins us to talk about municipalities and the challenges they face in reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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10.18.23 | David Arbuckle, AMCTO executive director, joins us to talk about how new legislative changes are affecting municipal operations. We also discuss the importance of building a culture of communication and collaboration.
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Sponsored by Enbridge Gas
09.27.23 | With more municipalities implementing green development standards, Venoth Jeganmohan and Alex Colvin of Enbridge Gas join us to talk about Savings by Design, a program that offers free design expertise and financial incentives to help build resilient, high-performance buildings.
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08.23.23 | Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, joins us to talk about “sustainable financing and investing” in Canada’s municipal infrastructure.
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08.16.23 | Brian Rosborough, executive director of AMO, joins us for a sneak peak of the upcoming conference, happening Aug. 20-23 in London, Ont.
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08.09.23 | Returning to the podcast is journalist and former parliamentary press gallery president Richard Brennan, as we talk about cross-Canada municipal issues, politics, and more.
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07.26.23 | Dave Harvey, founder and co-executive director of Park People, joins us to talk about “activating the power of parks” to build strong, healthy, and resilient communities.
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07.12.23 | Returning to the podcast is journalist and former parliamentary press gallery president Richard Brennan, as we talk about cross-Canada municipal issues, politics, and more.
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06.28.23 | Former Brampton councillor Jeff Bowman walks us through the breakup of Peel Region recently announced by the Ontario government and the politics around Brampton and Mississauga going their separate ways.
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06.14.23 | Dawn Peters, Deputy Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, N.S., joins us to talk about her municipality’s effort to offer public transit to rural residents and build affordable housing.
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06.14.23 | Duane Nicol, CAO of the City of Selkirk, Man., joins us to talk about the innovative approach his municipality is taking to climate adaptation.
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06.07.23 | Fraser Lake Mayor Sarrah Storey joins us to talk about her municipality’s effort to bring public transit to rural residents.
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06.07.23 | City of Whitehorse Coun. Ted Laking joins us to talk about how his municipality is adapting to climate change by using an environmental lens on all its planning of new infrastructure.
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05.31.23 | Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti joins us to talk about the municipal fiscal framework, affordable housing, and the tech revolution happening in Markham, Ontario.
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05.31.23 | Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us to talk about the municipal fiscal framework, affordable housing, and Calgary’s innovative approach to downtown renewal.
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05.24.23 | Diversity and inclusion expert Trish Mandewo, a City of Coquitlam councillor and co-founder and CEO of Synergy on Boards Consulting Group, joins us to discuss practical ways to get more Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities involved in local government and why doing so is important.
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05.17.23 | The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work, recruit, and retain talent. HR expert Evert Akkerman joins us to discuss how the pandemic accelerated change in the municipal workplace.
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05.10.23 | Returning to the podcast is journalist Richard Brennan, former press gallery president, as we talk about cross-Canada municipal issues, politics, and more.
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05.03.23 | Orientation sessions for municipal council members are more important than ever before. Western University local government professor Kane Faucher joins us to talk about how any council can set itself up for success by embracing these sessions.
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04.26.23 | Canadian municipalities are under increasing pressure to rename places and remove memorials. Joining us is Toronto lawyer Tim Lowman, who has delved into the history of the name Dundas, and is suggesting a different approach.
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04.19.23 | Joining us is journalist Richard Brennan, former press gallery president, as we talk about cross-Canada municipal issues, politics, and more.
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04.11.23 | Hybrid workplaces can be productive, but they are evolving and present challenges for leaders. Leadership strategist Rob Cooke joins us to talk about tips for leading a positive and productive hybrid workplace.
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04.05.23 | Frivolous or vexatious use of the 911 emergency system is a growing problem that costs money and puts lives at risk. Nancy Polsinelli, Peel Region Commissioner of Health, Region of Peel, joins us to talk about what can be done to ensure 911 calls are for emergency use only.
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03.29.23 | Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson join us to talk about Truth and Reconciliation and the book they co-authored, “Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation.” The hope is the book will help change the way people think about the past and show a path to a better future.
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03.22.23 | Kate Graham, a professor and local government expert, joins us to offer a preliminary assessment of strong mayor powers, which we briefly saw in action under Toronto Mayor John Tory.
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03.14.23 | Tammy Hwang, who went from being a staffer at the City of Hamilton to a councillor in the last municipal election, joins us to talk about what she has learned so far from her vantage point on both sides of the council-staff divide.
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03.08.23 | Taneen Rudyk, councillor in Vegreville, Alta. and president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, joins us on International Women’s Day to discuss measures being taken to promote gender parity and increased diversity on municipal councils.
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03.01.23 | Veteran political advisor Bernadette Curtis joins us to talk about having a good relationship with constituents and key stakeholders and how doing this well is a key factor in the success of any elected official.
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02.22.23 | Strategic communications expert Jim Maclean joins us to discuss the resignation of former Toronto mayor John Tory, using it as a case study on crisis management and identifying key takeaways for municipal leaders.
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02.15.23 | Political veteran Drina Omazic joins us to talk about what every newly elected mayor or councillor should consider when setting up their office, hiring staff, and moving the needle on policy in order to have a successful first year in office.
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02.08.23 | Clinician and author Alex Polgar joins us to talk about how a new approach is needed to get at the root causes of homelessness and how municipalities can protect people from living rough.
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02.01.23 | Tyjondah Kerr, from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, joins us to discuss ways to boost equity and inclusion in your organization, while also outlining practical steps to take in order to create real change.
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Cheryl Fort, mayor of the Township of Hornepayne, joins us to discuss what it is like being an Indigenous woman in municipal politics, her work with Good Roads, and the infrastructure challenges facing Northern Ontario.
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Sean Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of TalentMap talks about lessons learned from the pandemic and how HR professionals can help lead organizations into the future.
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Cultural strategist Ruthann Weeks discusses lessons learned from the pandemic and how important it is to support the mental health of municipal staff.
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Michael O’Mara and Sydney Pigeon from Alberta Municipalities discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and how important it is to get regular input from their members.
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Kimberly Armstrong, Deputy City Manager for Edmonton, and Dr Raeleen Manjak, Director of Human Resources for the City of Vernon, discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and how municipalities have adjusted to today’s back-to-work reality.
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Change management specialist Dr. Mark DeVolder talks about his opening keynote at the 2022 Western Cities HR conference, Empowered Change: From Fear to Confidence, and strategies for the municipal sector to embrace change.
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Dr. Matthew Chow, senior mental health officer at Telus Health, talks about the importance of health care in and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HR expert Dawn McCoy talks about the recent Western Cities HR conference and some of the pandemic-related challenges facing organizations.
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Sara Candiracci, Associate Director at Arup International Development, talks about her work developing child-friendly cities and the importance of play in modern urban environments.
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Essex Power CEO John Avdoulos talks about efforts to create a real-time local electricity market in southwestern Ontario and how other municipalities can benefit.
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Denys Volkov, executive director of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, talks about the province’s upcoming municipal elections and some key races to watch.
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Barb McKee, Recreation Superintendent for the City of Red Deer, talks about the city’s new Period Promise pilot project and how it ensures all residents have equitable access to hygiene products.
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Steve Lafleur, a former senior policy analyst at the Fraser Institute, talks about his recent article on the challenges of running for city council.
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Halifax Mayor Mike Savage talks about the challenges of homelessness in Halifax and the city’s efforts to resolve the issues and create affordable housing.
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Passive House CEO, Chris Ballard, explains how passive house buildings are cheaper and greener to operate and how municipalities can spur their growth.
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North Bay Mayor Al McDonald joins us to discuss the city’s very successful Move Up campaign plus this year’s upcoming municipal elections.
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Elana Arthurs, President of AMCTO and CAO for the Township of Douro-Dummer, joins us to talk about Ontario’s proposed Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, and why the bill is causing concern among municipal staff.
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Justin McElroy, Municipal Affairs Reporter at CBC Vancouver, talks about BC municipal politics, his passion for making lists, and a unique welcome sign in the City of Quesnel.
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Yukang Li from Ottawa Chinatown BIA talks about holding the city’s first-ever Night Market and offers some advice for hosting large public events.
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Judy Dezell, Director of Local Authority Services and ONE Investment, talks about her work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and investment options that can support the needs of municipalities.
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Sean Galbraith, President of Galbraith and Associates, talks about Ontario’s proposed Highway 413, why he’s opposed to the project, and a video he shot showing the route the highway will take.
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Mayor Kevin Murdoch talks about Oak Bay’s recent ban on gas-powered lawn gear and the city’s future climate action plans.
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Professor Shauna Brail from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Management and Innovation discusses the economic challenges facing municipalities today and how cities can continue to foster innovation in the future.
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Professor Chris Barrington-Leigh from McGill University’s Institute for Health and Social Policy talks about his research on happiness and ways local governments can assess the wellbeing of their communities.
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Professor Zac Spicer from York University’s School of Public Policy and Administration talks about his new paper on organizing Canadian local government and the relative benefits and costs of different forms of municipal governance.
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Ian McCormack talks about his new book, The DNA of Great Leaders: Key Attributes of the Best Mayors and Board Chairs, and shares some of the advice he’s gotten from conversations with mayors across Canada and abroad.
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Eric Lombardi, a founder of More Neighbours Toronto, talks about the social and environmental consequences of housing policy in the GTA and how municipalities can play a leading role in creating better housing policy.
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Dr Gordon McIntosh talks about his latest book, What’s on First Base? Priority Setting in Local Government, as well as some of the common challenges municipal councils face and ways they can overcome them.
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Renowned speaker, author, and planner, Angie Schmitt talks about the growing trends in pedestrian fatalities, the obstacles to change, and how municipalities can create more equitable roadways for all users.
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Marie Morrison, Director of Built for Zero, talks about the campaign to end chronic homelessness, what it means to get to functional zero, and how municipalities can help.
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London Public Library’s Chief Librarian, Michael Ciccone, talks about how libraries have adapted in recent years, the impact of COVID-19 on services, and the evolving role of public libraries as social centres for their communities.
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Mehedi Khan, Founder of Muslims in Public Space, discusses Muslim identities in public spaces, the role of geometric shapes in Islamic architecture, and how growing up in Toronto’s Regent Park influences his work today.
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President of Alberta Municipalities and Mayor of St. Albert, Cathy Heron, joins Municipal World’s Executive Editor Scott Vokey to talk about how policy proposals from the Alberta government could impact municipalities, and why her organization is opposed to creating a … [...]
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Tim Coldwell, President of Chandos Construction, joins Municipal World Executive Editor Scott Vokey to talk about a new partnership that brings together architecture, construction, and engineering to build sustainably, and how the construction industry can provide opportunities to those from … [...]
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Professor Joseph Lyons, Director of the Local Government Program at Western University, joins Municipal World Executive Editor Scott Vokey to talk about the four-day workweek and a recent example from the township of Zorra, ON.
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Town of Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas joins Municipal World Executive Editor Scott Vokey to talk about Ontario’s recent housing taskforce report and Aurora’s advocacy for more autonomy in land use planning.
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Kristi Carlen, Strategic Business Leader for the Town of Newmarket, joins Municipal World Executive Editor Scott Vokey to talk about the Newmarket Dog Park, what goes into maintaining it, and lessons learned from a recent closure.
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Laurie Stratton, Transit Manager for the City of Peterborough, joins Municipal World’s Executive Editor Scott Vokey to talk about the city’s new Transit Pilot Program allowing children under 12 to ride free and some of the key lessons for municipalities.
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This week’s podcast provides an overview of Municipal World’s Best Municipal Flag Contest plus a brief introduction to our editorial team. Our team has selected 64 municipal flags from across the country. Each week you can vote for your favourites … [...]
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Velma Morgan, Chair of Operation Black Vote Canada, joins Municipal World Executive Editor Scott Vokey to discuss the organization’s advocacy work and what municipalities can do to get more racialized people into local government.
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Peter Smith, an investigative journalist and researcher with the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, joins Municipal World Executive Editor Scott Vokey to talk about recent convoy protests in Ottawa and the increase in hate rhetoric across Canada.
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Julie Rogers, Communications Manager for the City of Prince George, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss the city’s social media strategy and how a more conversational tone is amplifying the city’s online presence.
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York region CAO Bruce Macgregor and Municipal World Executive Editor Scott Vokey discuss the effectiveness of virtual council meetings plus the challenges and benefits of the municipality’s shift to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno talks to Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey about the town’s decision to lower speed limits and allow non-vehicle commuters to use all roads in Banff.
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Senator Paula Simons speaks to Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey about her advocacy for Canadian municipalities and a recently launched Senate inquiry into the challenges faced by municipalities.
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Dr Enid Slack from the University of Toronto’s Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to talk about her latest research on provincial-municipal equalization transfers and how governments can provide comparable levels of public services … [...]
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Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey speaks with Collingwood Mayor Brian Saunderson and CAO Sonya Skinner about the 2020 judicial inquiry into the sale of town assets, some of the lessons learned, and what officials are doing to regain public trust.
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This week, Amanda O’Rourke, Executive Director of 8 80 Cities, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to call for a human rights and trauma-informed approach to better addressing homelessness in parks.
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Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets at the City of Kawartha Lakes and IMFG researcher, challenges the narrative on municipal development charges and their impact on housing affordability.
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Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development for the City of Mississauga, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to talk about how the city’s economic development office is helping small businesses cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Luis Aguirre-Torres, Director of Sustainability for Ithaca, NY, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to explain how the city is going to achieve its bold ambition to decarbonize all buildings.
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Chris Chen, Executive Director at Asset Management Ontario, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to talk about sustainable municipal asset management and the role of asset management in fighting climate change.
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Dan Murphy, Executive Director of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts, UMNB’s new strategic plan, and the challenges facing local governments.
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Brian Rosborough, Executive Director of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, talks to Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey about AMO’s “We All Win” initiative and efforts to get more women and racialized Canadians involved in municipal politics.
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In today’s episode, Jaime Watt, Executive Chairman of Navigator Ltd, speaks to Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey about his recent op-ed on the “pandemic of hate” and the need for greater empathy in our politics and society.
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This week Andrew Sancton, professor emeritus at Western University, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss his new paper critiquing development charges and the unfair expenses they place on new homebuyers.
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Gerald Rhodes, Executive Director of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey discuss the province’s upcoming municipal elections plus some of the organization’s key advocacy campaigns.
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Janice Baker, Peel Region CAO, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss the efforts of regional staff to get the community through the pandemic, as well as a trio of recent initiatives dealing with Indigenous reconciliation, anti-Black racism, and … [...]
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Jean-Marc Nadeau, CEO of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss how the organization advocates for its urban communities, the key issues SUMA is tackling, and what he has learned in his time leading … [...]
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City of Barrie CAO Michael Prowse joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss how the community responded when a tornado swept through the municipality on July 15, 2021. Prowse talks about the lessons learned and how neighbouring communities stepped … [...]
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Denys Volkov, Executive Director of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss how AMM works, the key issues the organization is tackling, and what he has learned in his 19 months leading the … [...]
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Craig Pollett, CEO of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss elections, specifically the province’s upcoming municipal election in September. Highlights include MNL’s campaigns to increase candidate diversity and voter turnout.
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Author and activist Dr. Ingrid Waldron joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss working with actor Elliot Page on the documentary There’s Something in the Water, which is based on her 2018 book. The conversation also focuses on environmental … [...]
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Chris Wray, Black River-Matheson CAO, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss the state of mental health in the municipal sector, how to recognize the signs of when someone is struggling, and how he was able to rebound from … [...]
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Gabriella Kalapos, executive director of the Clean Air Partnership, joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss a variety of topics, including why the municipal sector is so important in advancing climate action, how local governments are eager to share … [...]
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO Carole Saab joins Municipal World Editor Scott Vokey to discuss not only how FCM has responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but what she has learned from local government leaders during her first … [...]
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As Susan Gardner passes the MW Shares mic over to new Municipal World Editor and Publisher Scott Vokey, the two share a conversation on a number of topics. In this special episode, listeners will learn a bit about Scott’s background, … [...]
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The tables are turned! As Susan Gardner prepares to wind down her time at the MW Shares mic, she reflects her time with Municipal World and important stories she’s shared. In this special conversation with AMO’s Brian Rosborough, Susan highlights … [...]
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Integrative Partnering will be a critical skill for leaders as we move beyond the pandemic. The conversation continues with HR thought-leader Brady Wilson, taking a look at the hybrid work model and how integrative partnering can be a differentiator for … [...]
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The hybrid work model is here to stay! HR thought-leader Brady Wilson discusses his upcoming article, and how leaders can integrate hybrid teams to boost performance in the new work reality. Tune in to find out why the concept of … [...]
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The conversation continues with Dr. Raeleen Manjak, Director of HR for the City of Vernon, BC and Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner as they discuss the current mental health crisis in the workplace and the local government response. Plus, a … [...]
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Let’s focus on mental wellness in the workplace. Dr. Raeleen Manjak, Director of HR for the City of Vernon, BC joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share how Vernon has made municipal employee mental health a key priority during … [...]
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The conversation continues as Rob expands on hot topics such as cybersecurity, the need for better digital services, and much, much more! Sharing keen insights and observations for local government, this is an episode you’ll undoubtedly want to listen to … [...]
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Whitchurch-Stouffville CAO Rob Adams joins us to share lessons learned from his experiences in the private sector that can be seamlessly applied to local government. He describes the timely paradigm shift that will unlock new opportunities and innovation for municipalities.
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HR expert Dawn McCoy joins us to talk about her new column that premiers in the May issue of Municipal World. Plus, a look at the evolution of the HR profession – and how HR is now moving beyond administration … [...]
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Where does strategy lie in a time of quick reaction to ongoing crisis? Strategic planning expert Mark Mullaly joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss his new column, The Strategy Field, and how local leaders can navigate through crisis … [...]
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It’s International Compost Awareness Week! Susan Antler, Executive Director of The Compost Council of Canada chats with Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner about the state of organics recycling in Canada today – and things local governments can do to amp … [...]
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Sincerity and transparency in our discourse about the pandemic. Now more than ever local leaders need to keep their communities focused on priorities during the 3rd wave and a strong communication strategy is paramount. Communication guru Brian Lambie and infectious-disease … [...]
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In this episode we escape to Moose Jaw: Canada’s most notorious city. Mayor Fraser Tolmie joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to give us a crash course on the colourful and provocative history that earns this getaway its title. … [...]
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An open dialogue on gender pronouns. Loren Bornstein, a diversity consultant and customer success specialist, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to unpack the topic of gender pronouns. He explains why it’s important we get comfortable adopting and normalizing the … [...]
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Planning for equity and inclusion. The conversation continues with New York City Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Mitchell Silver as he shares his thoughts on the value of parks during the pandemic, Black Lives Matter and why he believes planners … [...]
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Adding dignity to our parks. New York City Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Mitchell Silver shares NYC’s “tale of two cities” and his mission over the past seven years to make parks equitable and accessible for everyone. Plus, a reflection … [...]
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Beef up your digital security! In Part 1 Public policy consultant Henry Awere joined Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share his thoughts on how to better protect your organization in the digital space. Today he discusses the necessity of … [...]
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Don’t let your systems get taken hostage! Cybersecurity is a topic that’s top of mind for every municipality across the country. Public policy consultant Henry Awere joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share key findings from his recent research, … [...]
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The conversation continues with local government guru George Cuff and his new children’s book Tucker Goes to City Hall. In this episode George shares his thoughts on the importance of inspiring younger generations to become involved in their community, how … [...]
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George Cuff, local government guru, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss his new kid’s book: Tucker Goes to City Hall. A departure from his previous writings, George discusses the impetus for the tale about Tucker, how it relates … [...]
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How do we know when our organization is slipping into a culture of toxicity? Leadership expert Christina Benty is back with Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss psychological safety: the warning signs of a toxic workplace environment, how to … [...]
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How can we upgrade the personality of our organizations to benefit staff and improve outcomes? Christina Benty joins Susan Gardner to discuss psychological safety: what it means for local governments and why it’s an absolutely critical concept for both municipal … [...]
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Half of Brantford’s admin team is working from home permanently. What are the challenges and, more importantly, will it pay off? Brantford CAO Brian Hutchings and Lise Sordo join Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner for Part 2 to discuss this … [...]
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The short story: Brantford plans to keep 50% of its admin team working from home permanently. What are the benefits? Brantford CAO Brian Hutchings and Lise Sordo join Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss the new work-from-home workplace model, … [...]
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The conversation continues on the wisdom of Schitt’s Creek. No kidding! Rural futurist Ashleigh Weeden shares more insights from the hit Canadian sitcom with Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner. Plus, how it’s sometimes important to pause and make sense of … [...]
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We can learn a thing or two from Schitt’s Creek during these turbulent times. Seriously? Oh yeah. Rural futurist Ashleigh Weeden joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss the 3 lessons we can pick up from the wisdom imparted … [...]
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How can we make downtowns safer and more appealing to women? The conversation continues with author and consultant David Feehan and Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner. They explore different ways public officials can involve more women in decisions about the … [...]
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Why are women such an important demographic for downtowns? How does urban planning impact women in unintended ways? Author and consultant David Feehan joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share the answers. Plus, we look at the ways downtowns … [...]
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Looking back on 2020, what a doozy. Lessons learned, what we can do better and how municipalities are in for a busy 2021. Project management pro Mark Mullaly joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss this and what’s in … [...]
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Who’s on Santa’s naughty and nice list? His lips are sealed! But you can find out what’s on this year’s CAO wish list in this very special holiday episode of MW Shares. Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner sits down with … [...]
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What will be the longer-term impacts of COVID-19 as cities tackle climate change, inclusion, and other complex municipal issues? Hana Syed, Research Assistant at Windsor Law Centre for Cities, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to unpack findings from the … [...]
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Quick decision-making and action has been essential during the pandemic. But unilateral decisions , without consultation, can often have unintended consequences. Anneke Smit, Director of the Windsor Law Centre for Cities joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss recent … [...]
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Everything has a demand from somewhere, so how can you choose what to stop doing? The conversation continues with Ian McCormack, author of Who’s Driving the Grader? and Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner as they dig deeper on how to … [...]
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Avoid the patterns and pitfalls that land your organization in hot water. Ian McCormack – author of Who’s Driving the Grader? – joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss the behaviours that land municipal leaders in the court of … [...]
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A glimpse at what’s ahead in the coming winter months. The results from the OMAA survey are in and Cambridge CAO David Calder joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss what’s happening now and what’s coming next for municipalities. … [...]
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Learn the successful trends born out of the crisis. The conversation continues with Kent Waugh and Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner as they delve deeper into Municipal World’s Survey on the State of Canadian Municipalities and talk about what municipalities … [...]
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You’ve had to act fast, making many changes as a result of the pandemic. Some of the changes are short-term. But which ones are here to stay?
Find out what municipal leaders are predicting in Municipal World’s Survey on the … [...]
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Continuing the conversation about equity. Kojo Institute founder Kike Ojo-Thompson is back with Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss inclusion. Kike shares her thoughts on the pitfalls of certain phrasing like “micro-aggressions” and “unconscious bias.” Plus, where she sees … [...]
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Look beyond traditional inclusion strategies. Equity expert Kike Ojo-Thompson joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss equity. She reveals how local government can look beyond traditional Diversity and Inclusion strategies. Discover a more holistic way to address the root … [...]
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Prepare your community for change. Discover the tools to help your community brace for what’s to come! Plus gain insight on the different kinds of leadership needed for today’s challenges. Community builder Brenda Herchmer joins MW CEO Susan Gardner to … [...]
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Maximize your leadership growth using these strategies! Community builder Brenda Herchmer joins MW CEO Susan Gardner to discuss ways for leaders to leave a lasting impact. Plus, how important is citizenship engagement really? You might be surprised.
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Our 4-part series conclusion has arrived! Ava Hill, former Chief of the Six Nations Elected Council, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss the need for Indigenous voices in business and government, thoughts on Canada Day, and how municipalities … [...]
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The conversation continues in part 3 as Ava Hill, former Chief of the Six Nations Elected Council, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss the history of Canada’s Indian Act, its possible replacement, and teaching the young about how … [...]
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The conversation continues as Ava Hill, former Chief of the Six Nations Elected Council, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share her thoughts on Reconciliation and what that process means to her. Plus, a look at the Inquiry on … [...]
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Ava Hill, former Chief of the Six Nations Elected Council, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss the intergenerational trauma experienced by many Indigenous people as a result of the Residential School system in Canada – and the journey … [...]
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The conversation continues as City of London Councillor Arielle Kayabaga joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share her thoughts on the June rallies for Black Lives Matter, racism as a public health crisis and what local governments can do … [...]
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City of London Councillor Arielle Kayabaga joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share her personal experiences as a young Black woman in elected office, how COVID-19 has brought systemic racism into sharper focus, and why she remains optimistic that … [...]
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The conversation continues, as project management pro Mark Mullaly joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share advice for the “accidental project manager” – and ways to map and prioritize projects to prevent your municipality’s team from becoming overwhelmed.
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Project management pro Mark Mullaly joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to talk about the challenges of managing municipal projects, and why it can sometimes be so difficult for municipal leaders to say no to good ideas … even when … [...]
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In Part 1 rural futurist Ashleigh Weeden joined us to share her thoughts on why evidence-based policy making is so important for local governments. Today she discusses the dangers of a one size fits all policy, gatekeeping in academic research … [...]
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Award-winning community engagement practitioner Ashleigh Weeden joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to explore why evidence-based policy making is so important for local governments, especially during a time like this – and why it’s sometimes hard to modify such policies, even once the evidence has … [...]
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO Carole Saab joins Susan Gardner to discuss the recent announcement of the safe economic restart plan – and the financial relief Canadian municipalities need immediately as they continue to struggle under COVID-19.
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Here is Part 3 of our conversation with local government guru George Cuff! George joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share his best advice for mayors, CAOs and city managers; plus, what he sees as the biggest challenges and … [...]
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New episode! Local government guru George Cuff joins Susan Gardner for a deep dive on municipal organizational reviews, highlighting early warning signs of trouble. Plus why good council / staff relations continues to be a significant hurdle for many local … [...]
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You don’t want to miss this one! Local government guru George Cuff joins Susan Gardner to share reflections on what he learned from his earliest experiences in local government, his time as a mayor, and his time as president of … [...]
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In Part 1 CEO of FCM Brock Carlton joined us to discuss leading his team at FCM through his final months as CEO in these turbulent times and the challenges that still remain to overcome. Today he shares his thoughts … [...]
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As he prepares to retire, Brock Carlton joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to talk about passing the torch at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities – including the challenges of leading his team through these turbulent times, and the challenges … [...]
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Last week lawyer Rob Shirkey joined us to discuss the importance of masks, the evidence for them, and the state of mask use in Canada. Today he shares his thoughts on common objections to masks and the role municipalities can … [...]
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How helpful are masks really? Lawyer Rob Shirkey joins us to shed some light on the importance of mask use and the evidence that backs it up. No politics here, just research. Listen now!
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New episode of MWShares! David Arbuckle joins us to talk about the work the Town of Caledon has done to create a 10-year economic development strategy – and why they decided to launch it now, in spite of a global … [...]
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Now that the lines between workplace and home are blurred, employers need to be aware of their obligations in addressing the sensitive issue of domestic violence. HR expert Darcy Michaud joins us to discuss the importance of managing violence in … [...]
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How do obligations for health and safety change when many employees are working from home? HR expert Darcy Michaud joins us to discuss workplace rights – and responsibilities – during these unprecedented times.
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Today, we’re talking with Compost Canada’s Susan Antler about victory gardens, community gardening, and composting. Plus a unique made-in-Canada program to help support your gardening efforts, while you help feed those in need.
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Being a community is more important than simply being a town, says Torbay CAO Dawn Chaplin. In this episode, Dawn chats with Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner about the value of community – and shares some important lessons about being an effective CAO, working side-by-side with council.
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Terry Hickey, Chief Analytics Officer at CIBC, joins us to discuss how AI will disrupt our organizations, people, and jobs over the coming years – and how we can prepare by developing talent and leadership now. Find us on Apple and Google Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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Michael Borrelli from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization pops in to discuss myths about nuclear waste, the importance of authentic community engagement, and bats! Find us on Apple and Google Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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Excited to have James Ridge joining us for this new episode! We discuss what makes a successful CAO and council relationship – plus the challenges facing municipalities as they deal with the growing impact of climate change. James also shares stories and insights from his past leadership roles in local government – plus offers a glimpse of what’s inside his soon-to-be-released new book, Welcome to the Hall: A Practical Guide for Municipal Leaders.
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In the aftershocks following #MeToo, some questions remain for employers. Jennifer Heath, a lawyer with Piccolo Heath LLP, joined us at the 2020 HRPA conference to address some of these questions. In particular, how can you address questions from employees when a complainant returns to work? What’s the risk of hiring an employee with a reputation for harassment? Can an employer effectively recover after a high-profile #MeToo moment? Find us on Apple and Google Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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We were excited to have Dana Clarke, founder of the Municipal Innovators Community and Joel Carnes, President of the Alliance for Innovation. Join us for Motivation Monday to discuss how local government innovation is needed now more than ever in response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Find us on Apple and Google Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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Jody Johnson Director of Legal Services for Halton Region joins us for the first in a series of weekly episodes to provide an update on what municipalities are currently dealing with in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode, we’re discussing operational challenges – including challenges around meetings. We’ll be talking about Ontario’s new legislation for electronic council meetings – the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020 and the potential implications for the future. Listen now! Find us on Apple and Google Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show leave us a review and subscribe!
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There are always challenges to balancing historic preservation with the need for change – especially in a dynamic community like Palm Springs, California, renowned the world over for its mid-century modern architecture. Flinn Fagg – Director of Development for the City of Palm Springs joins us to discuss historic preservation, collaboration with First Nations on land use regulations and a little bit of hockey. Find us on Apple Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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Special Episode! Change strategist and Municipal World columnist Peter De Jager joins us to discuss communicating the implications of social distancing to your organization and other management issues we face today in these uncertain times. Find us on Apple Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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Joining us for this SPECIAL EPISODE of MW Shares is Joe Preston, former member of Parliament and currently the Mayor of the City of St. Thomas, Ontario. We’ll be talking about the coronavirus Pandemic and what’s happening now to prepare local communities. Find us on Apple and Google Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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Chief economist for ATB Financial Todd Hirsch joins us to discuss the economic impact of social poverty and ways your community can tackle this head on. Find us on Apple Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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CivicPRIDE leader and local government evangelist Pam Davis joins us to discuss incorporating your authentic self into work life, leadership and how local government touches people’s lives every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts or search “MW Shares” on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to support our show – leave us a review and subscribe!
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