Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I am Your Host Christopher Brown. On March 20th 2024, Premier Scott Moe and the Governing Saskatchewan Party tabled Saskatchewan’s 2024-2025 Provincial Budget. Now according to the province - “This budget addresses the challenges of a growing province by reinvesting the benefits of growth in the areas that matter most to Saskatchewan people - education, health and our communities." Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer tabled the bud

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I am Your Host Christopher Brown. On March 19th 2024, Premier Blaine Higgs and the Governing Progressive Conservative Party tabled New Brunswicks’s 2024-2025 Provincial Budget. Now according to the province - this budget, “is the result of years of responsible fiscal management and a commitment to providing services that support a growing population.” The Finance and Treasury Board Minister, Ernie L. Steeves, tabled a $1.2-billion capital budget,

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. In today's episode, we shine a spotlight on the urgent call issued by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to the federal government. This call comes weeks before Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland tables the Federal Budget on April 16th. Early this week FCM President Scott Pearce was at the most recent Rural Municipalities Of Alberta Conference in Edmonton and he spoke with delegates about the pressi

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I'm your host Christopher Brown. While we typically focus on local governance issues, we recognize the importance of the broader political landscape on municipal affairs. That's why here on the Municipal Affairs we decided to sit down with federal, provincial, and territorial leaders to delve into their perspectives on municipal governance, and how their levels of government are addressing municipal concerns. Todays Guest is Rakhi Pancholi, the t

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. In todays episode, we are shining a spotlight on a topic of paramount importance: investigations within the municipal sector, particularly concerning harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. In light of recent events and growing awareness surrounding workplace misconduct, municipalities across the nation are increasingly confronted with the imperative to address such issues head-on. Harassment, bullying, se

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I'm your host Christopher Brown. Today's episode is a much-anticipated follow-up to last September's discussion on "Breaking the Glass Ceiling," where we dove into the experiences of women in municipal leadership roles. Today, we continue this important conversation by welcoming a panel of distinguished guests: Chatham Kent Councillor Alysson Storey, Ingersoll Deputy Mayor Lindsay Wilson, Woodstock Councillor Kate Leatherbarrow, Sault St. Marie

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. Today marks the continuation of our ongoing series dedicated to exploring the vital role of Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) in municipal governance. In this installment, we delve into what truly makes a successful CAO/Council relationship. Along for the ride today is the co-host of our sister show - The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work, Mr. Ian McCormack. Joining Ian and Myself us for this insightfu

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I am Your Host Christopher Brown. On February 29th, 2024, Danielle Smith and the Governing United Conservative Party tabled Alberta’s 2024-2025 Provincial Budget. Now according to the province, "With a steady focus on fiscal responsibility and wise spending, Alberta’s government will continue to meet the needs of Albertans today and tomorrow." In 2024-25, total revenue is estimated to be $73.5 billion, which is $2.1 billion lower than the third-

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. On February 29th, 2024, Tim Houston and the Governing Progressive Conservatives tabled Nova Scotia's 2024-2025 Provincial Budget. Now according to the province, "It invests more to help Nova Scotians with the cost of living and build more diverse and resilient communities. It invests in building a world-class healthcare system that provides more care, faster. And it invests in building a skilled workforce with the pe