Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. Day 1 of Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show is the the bag, and we were there speaking with Municipal Leader from across the province. We also have the speeches from Provincial and Federal Stakeholders, and we go one-on-one with Bill Purdy former AUMA President about how the organization has changed in his 38 years attending the convention. *************************************************** 0:00 - Opening 0:04

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. Alberta's municipal leaders are gathering in Red Deer for the annual Alberta Municipalities Trade and Convention Show, a key event that brings together local leaders from across the province. Over the next three days, we will be live on location, offering you insights and perspectives directly from those at the heart of Alberta's communities. We'll be speaking with municipal leaders about the critical issues they face and how t

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. With the 2024 New Brunswick Provincial Election underway, and voters gearing up to head to the polls on October 21st, today’s focus is on what municipalities in the province are hoping to hear—or have already heard—from party leaders on critical issues affecting local governments. Our guest today is Andrew Black, President of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB), and we’ll be discussing the pressing concerns rais

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. As communities across Canada continue to grow and expand, rail safety has become an increasingly important issue for both municipalities and the public. Rail Safety Week, an annual initiative held across the country, plays a vital role in raising awareness about the dangers of railway crossings and the importance of safety near rail tracks. This year, Rail Safety Week is focusing on the shared responsibility of communities, governments, and railw

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs with Chris Brown. Today, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated events for local government leaders in Alberta—the upcoming Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show, happening from September 24th to 27th in Red Deer. As you know, Alberta Municipalities works closely with elected officials and administrative leaders to develop innovative solutions and drive growth in communities across the province. This annual eve

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the upcoming Saskatchewan Provincial Election, which is set to kick off within days, if not hours. As the election draws near, the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has been hard at work, laying the groundwork to ensure that key issues facing their communities are front and center. This summer, SUMA launched its “We are URBAN” campaign, celebrating the role of their membe

Welcome to Municipal Affairs where we dive deep into the issues and opportunities facing municipalities today. It’s that time of year again—Budget Season! For many administrations and councils, it’s one of the most stressful periods on the calendar, as every decision, every investment, and every priority is put on the table for discussion. And for municipalities, one of the greatest challenges is ensuring they can keep up with their infrastructure needs—whether it's water, se

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I’m Christopher Brown. Today we have a follow-up episode from last Tuesday. In this episode we continue to explore the dark side of municipal politics, focusing on the abuse and harassment municipal officials face. We are shifting our attention to the unique challenges male municipal leaders confront as they navigate their roles as elected officials. These leaders often endure an array of abusive behaviours, both from within their organizations a

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I’m Christopher Brown. Today we are launching a new series of episodes on Municipal Affairs that will be airing in July. The Dark Side of Municipal Politics - Abuse and Harassment in Municipal Politics. We will explore the dark side of municipal politics, with a particular focus on the abuse and harassment faced by municipal officials. In today's episode, we shine a spotlight on the unique challenges confronted by female municipal leaders as the