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Editorial: On the Road with One of the Good Ones
It had been a while since I’d sat down to write one of these columns. Life, work, and everything in between had kept the keyboard cold....

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 25, 2025


SUMA Gathers in Saskatoon
Welcome to Municipal Affairs, Earlier this month, more than 1,000 delegates from urban municipalities across Saskatchewan convened in...

Municipal Affairs
Apr 23, 2025


Canada Votes 2025: FCM Sounds Off On The Debates
Welcome to Municipal Affairs . My name is Christopher Brown, and this is Canada Votes 2025: The Debates . Week four of the federal...

Cross Border Interview
Apr 19, 2025


Life After Politics
While we typically focus on the current issues shaping municipal governance, today, we’re taking a step back to gain insight from those...

Municipal Affairs
Apr 18, 2025


Flawed Process, Flawed Outcome
Welcome back to Municipal Affairs. Today we’re talking about a strategy that was supposed to secure Alberta’s energy future—but may...

Municipal Affairs
Apr 16, 2025


Canada Votes 2025: Ajax Regional Councillor Sterling Lee
14 Days, 2 Weeks. Thats how long until Voters in Canada head to the ballot boxes to mark their ballots in the 45 General Election on...

Municipal Affairs
Apr 14, 2025


Editorial: Sask. Urban Municipalities Are Waiting on a Partner
SUMA Delegates taking part in a breakout session on the opening day of the 120th SUMA Convention Consider this: you’re a mayor or...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 14, 2025


Canada Votes 2025: Week Three With Dale Richardson
Welcome to Municipal Affairs: Canada Votes 2025. The Third Week of the 45th General Election has come to a close. and with only a few...

Municipal Affairs
Apr 12, 2025


Merrifield Went To Washington
Welcome to Municipal Affairs Last month, municipal leaders from across Canada travelled to Washington, D.C., to participate in a...

Municipal Affairs
Apr 11, 2025
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