The Departing CAO

Welcome to the Political Trenches Local Government At Work.

We’re back in the trenches looking at the stories and issues that are shaping municipalities from coast to coast to coast.

We are continuing our dive into the role of the CAO, we are honoured to be joined by a CAO who is calling it a career after 25 years in Public Administration. Cathie O’Toole, the CAO for the Halifax Regional Municipality, will be joining us later in this episode.

But to kick us off our rundown today includes, Manitoba’s Auditor General calling for more provincial oversight in municipal operation, Premier of Nova Scotia Time Houson confirmed that Strong Mayor Powers will not be coming to the province, and we head to the rock where a provincial and municipal election are taking place… at the same time and the challenges it’s creating for candidates.

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Stories In Today's Show:

Manitoba government should have more oversight in municipalities' operations: AG

http://coastreporter.net/national-business/manitoba-government-should-have-more-oversight-in-municipalities-operations-ag-11138847

Premier Tim Houston confirms no strong mayor powers on the table in this legislature

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/no-strong-mayor-powers-tim-houston-1.7635639

MNL Admits Overlapping Elections Can Create Challenges

https://vocm.com/2025/09/17/280001/

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