Greater Sudbury’s Ward 9 is a community facing many of the same questions confronting municipalities across Ontario: roads and infrastructure, property taxes, development, public services, and the future of local neighbourhoods. But municipal politics is ultimately about something much more immediate — the decisions that affect people where they live. Tonight, we sit down with Ward 9 council candidate Eddie Astgen. Why is he running? What does he believe Ward 9 needs most? An

Every day, Saskatchewan’s mayors and councillors make decisions that shape the future of their communities. But with the demands of municipal government, there’s often little time to step back, share experiences, and focus on becoming a stronger leader. That’s the goal of SUMA's Council Summer School — an exclusive professional development opportunity created specifically for elected municipal leaders. Two immersive days last week, Mayors and Councillors from across Saskatche

Crime and public safety are among the most pressing concerns facing communities across Canada — and for municipal leaders, those concerns are often felt first and closest to home. Last week, Stony Plain Mayor William Choy and members of council took those concerns directly to Ottawa, meeting with Ruby Sahota, the federal Secretary of State for Combating Crime. The conversation focused on public safety and the challenges municipalities are facing on the ground — and what role

Accessibility isn't just about ramps, elevators, or automatic doors. It's about whether government works for everyone — whether public services are designed so that every resident can participate fully and with dignity. Last Month, Saskatchewan's Ombudsman announced the creation of a new Accessibility and Inclusion Unit, a dedicated team that will oversee how public bodies are meeting their obligations under the Accessible Saskatchewan Act. The unit will investigate accessibi

In Halton Hills, the next municipal election is putting a familiar question in front of voters: what kind of leadership does this community want for its future? Municipal politics may be local, but the decisions made at town hall can shape the way people live, work, and grow for years to come. Today on Municipal Affairs, we sit down with Halton Hills mayoral candidate Ivan Bosnjak. We'll talk about his decision to run, his vision for the community, and what he believes leader

For the smallest province in Confederation, this marks the unofficial kickoff to the 2026 municipal election season. On November 2nd, residents in all 56 municipalities across Prince Edward Island—one city, ten towns, and 45 rural municipalities—will head to the polls to choose the next generation of local leaders who will help shape their communities for the next four years. As another municipal term comes to a close, it's an important time to take stock of where municipalit

This week, we're taking our conversation beyond Alberta's borders—but not beyond the issues that matter most here at home. Municipal governments don't operate in isolation anymore. The challenges facing our communities—from housing affordability and infrastructure to economic development, public safety, emergency management, energy, water, and trade—are increasingly shared across provinces, territories, and even international borders. That's why it's so important for municipa

Ready or not, the race to Ontario's next municipal election is officially underway. This month marks the beginning of the 2026 municipal election calendar, with nominations now open for candidates across the province. That process continues until August 21st, when nominations close and the campaign officially kicks into high gear. From that point forward, Ontarians can expect to see campaign signs on street corners, candidates knocking on doors, and local issues taking centre

This week, a major funding announcement has municipalities across Alberta taking notice. The federal and Alberta governments have signed a new agreement that will unlock more than half a billion dollars in federal funding to help communities invest in critical water and wastewater infrastructure—projects aimed at supporting new housing development across the province. Standing together in Red Deer, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced the Canada-Alb