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OPINION: The House is Standing, But Repairs are Needed
The ballots have been cast. The political war rooms are beginning to quiet. The dust, though still swirling in places like Vancouver and...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 30, 2025


OPINION: Municipal Experience in Canada’s 45th Parliament
As Canadians cast their votes and the makeup of the 45th Parliament begins to take shape, one emerging theme cuts across party lines—and...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 29, 2025


Editorial: On the Road with One of the Good Ones
It had been a while since I’d sat down to write one of these columns. Life, work, and everything in between had kept the keyboard cold....

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 25, 2025


Editorial: Sask. Urban Municipalities Are Waiting on a Partner
SUMA Delegates taking part in a breakout session on the opening day of the 120th SUMA Convention Consider this: you’re a mayor or...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 14, 2025


EDITORIAL: 108
Approximately 108 municipal leaders, both past and present will be appearing on the federal ballot on April 28th. As Canadians head to...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 9, 2025


Editorial: The Good Ones - Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers
In Canada, there are municipal leaders who stand out—not just for their titles, but for their unwavering dedication to their communities....

Cross Border Interview
Mar 10, 2025


Editorial: My Drive With The FCM President
It's not every day you get to rub shoulders with Mayors and Councillors from across Canada, but for me, it seems to be a reality that...

Christopher W. Brown
Mar 1, 2025


EDITORIAL: From Municipal Advocacy at the Heart of the North
Canada is a country that never ceases to surprise. From the rugged foothills of the Rockies to the endless, serene stretches of Northern...

Christopher W. Brown
Feb 27, 2025


EDITORIAL: The Sky Is Indeed Falling, But Who Is To Blame?
Screen Shot from the 1943 Walt Disney Movie Chicken Little In the current political climate, where the world is seemingly in a state of...

Christopher W. Brown
Feb 17, 2025
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