The Ford Government is putting 6 municipalities' financial records under a microscope to understand the impacts of changes to development-related fees and charges included in the More Homes Built Faster Act that was passed in the fall of 2022. Ontario is conducting audits of six municipalities as part of its ongoing efforts to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, aiming to create safe, inclusive, and accessible communities. The municipalities undergoing audits include the City of

The unveiling of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new Federal Cabinet has sparked reactions from municipal leaders across Canada. As Trudeau looks to address numerous national challenges, municipal representatives express a blend of optimism and determination to collaborate with the newly appointed cabinet members. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), in an official statement released via Twitter, extended a warm welcome to all members of the new federal cabinet. T

The Manitoba Government Tuesday Morning has unveiled a new tiered approach to funding and procurement for water and wastewater projects in the province. The proposed "Municipal Water and Wastewater Investment Framework" aims to streamline investments, improve coordination among departments, and promote collaboration with municipalities to address critical infrastructure needs. Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith and Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister J

Six candidates are in the running to secure the coveted one open seat on City Council in Wetaskiwin. The by-election, scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Drill Hall (4513 50 Avenue in Wetaskiwin), promises to be a crucial event for residents looking to have their voices heard in shaping the future of their city. According to official list of candidates, the six candidates vying for the position are Joseph Branco, Kaila Commet, Wendy Hoyle, David

The World's Mayor Contest, hosted by the City Mayors Foundation, has recently unveiled its shortlist of 25 mayors from across the world who are vying for the prestigious title of the 2023 World Mayor. Among the finalists is only one Canadian, Mayor Tony Keats of Dover, Newfoundland and Labrador, representing the small community with less than 1,000 residents. Keats' remarkable achievements and contributions have earned him a spot on this prestigious list of outstanding city l

The ongoing situation involving the decision to transition to a City Police Service, which was initiated during former Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum's tenure, has been a subject of uncertainty ('will they or won't they'). McCallum had prioritized this transition during his campaign in the municipal election last year. However, he was defeated by Brenda Locke, who was a councillor at the time and is now the mayor. Locke had promised to reverse the transition and retain the RCMP i

Alberta NDP's two Municipal Affairs Critics Sarah Hoffman and Kyle Kasawski, penned an open letter to Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver. In the letter, Hoffman and Kasawski hope that the Smith government along with the Ministry, "Will be an effective government that supports our amazing municipal governments with the resources and tools they need to provide Albertans with the affordable high quality of life we all deserve.." Hoffman and Kasawski outlined in

In response to growing worries about public safety and to provide crucial support to law enforcement agencies, the Manitoba government has announced a substantial increase in funding for the public safety basket and Urban Policing Grant. This announcement coincides with the release of a poll conducted by Probe Research on behalf of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM). The survey, carried out in the first two weeks of June, revealed alarming findings: only 5% of M

The Southern Alberta Town of Taber will be heading to the polls on September 7th. The council by-election was sparked late in June when first term councillor Alf Rudd resigned to take a job with the Town as the Victim Services Manager for Taber's Police Service. According to the Municipal Government Act, individuals serving as councillors are prohibited from being employees of the municipality. Nominations for the position of Councillor will open on July 7th, and close on Aug