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OPINION: Maybe It’s Time to Stop Being Surprised
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing about the alarming mistreatment of municipal leaders across Canada. The stories are...

Christopher W. Brown
Dec 18, 2024


OPINION: Family Should Never Be Fair Game in Political Disputes
Well, here we are again. Just two weeks ago, I reflected on the departure of good politicians, who had left their roles, worn down by the...

Christopher W. Brown
Dec 10, 2024


Opinion: Municipalities looking for the next Paul Martin
As Canadian municipalities grapple with mounting financial challenges heading into the new year, they’re left wondering: Who will be the...

Christopher W. Brown
Dec 6, 2024


EDITORIAL: To Manitoba, With Love
As I prepare to return to the Keystone Province for the Fall Convention of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), it’s time to...

Christopher W. Brown
Nov 19, 2024


EDITORIAL: When the Good Ones Resign, You Know Trouble is Ahead
I honestly can’t believe I’m writing this. Just last week, I penned a column about the wave of resignations sweeping through Alberta...

Christopher W. Brown
Nov 18, 2024


OPINION: Ruh Roh! 207 Resignations in Three Years!
Alberta’s municipal political landscape is facing an unsettling shift, and it’s impossible to ignore the alarm bells ringing across the...

Christopher W. Brown
Nov 15, 2024


OPINION: In Saskatchewan Municipalities Matter in Cabinet
When Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe unveiled his new cabinet this week, the standout feature wasn’t just who was appointed but where many...

Christopher W. Brown
Nov 11, 2024


OPINION: 1/3 of New Liberal Government With Municipal Background
The dust has settled, and the New Brunswick election results are in. As the new political landscape of New Brunswick takes shape, one key...

Christopher W. Brown
Oct 22, 2024


OPINION: The Silent Campaign in Saskatchewan’s Heartland
For the past two weeks, I have been travelling across Southern and Northern Saskatchewan, visiting towns and cities, speaking with...

Christopher W. Brown
Oct 14, 2024
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