When Muicipal Leaders from across the County descend upon Calgary on June 6th, an important election will take place that will fill out...

The upcoming annual conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is set to take place in Calgary, Alberta from June 6th...

Alberta's municipalities have long been the bedrock of community life, providing essential services and representing the interests of...

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. In this episode, we're diving into the upcoming election for the 3rd Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The FCM, as many of you know, serves as the national voice for municipal governments, advocating for policies and initiatives that address the diverse needs of communities from coast to coast to coast. And with the annual FCM conference just around the corner, all eyes are on the bu

The field is set in Chestermere. The race for mayor promises to be a thrilling contest with four notable former politicians entering the...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I'm your host Christopher Brown. Today, we have a special focus on a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Municipal political scene— The MuniciPALS. The MuniciPALS is hosted by the dynamic duo of Matthew King, a seasoned podcaster and Host of This Time In History, and Philip Mills, a former Toronto Council candidate in 2021. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering insightful commentary on municipal affairs in

Welcome Everyone to Municipal Affairs, I'm Chris Brown Today we delve into a pressing and disturbing issue within the world of municipal politics: the dark and often dangerous reality of harassment, bullying, and intimidation faced by our local elected officials. On May 16, 2024, Detectives in the Major Crime Section of the Greater Sudbury Police Criminal Investigation Division initiated a criminal harassment investigation after receiving a complaint from a City of Greater Su

The Candidates are ready, and the date is set. After seven months, the City of Chestermere will be heading to the polls on June 24th to...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Today, we're diving into the significant legislative changes shaking up local governance in Alberta. On Thursday, May 23rd, Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver tabled long-awaited amendments to Bill 20, a piece of legislation poised to overhaul local elections, alter the elections act concerning political parties at the municipal level, and modify the Municipal Government Act to grant the provincial cabinet the power to remove or amend munic