United At The FCM Convention

Municipal Affairs
23 hours ago
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Thousands of local elected officials from across Canada gathered in Edmonton, Alberta this week for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show, marking 125 years of municipal leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.

Over the course of the four-day convention, representatives from municipal associations across the country connected not only with delegates from their own provinces and territories, but with municipal leaders from coast to coast to coast. The event provided an opportunity to share ideas, discuss common challenges, and strengthen partnerships within Canada's municipal sector.

While in Edmonton, we spoke with several provincial municipal association leaders about their experiences at the conference, the issues they are hearing from members, and why maintaining a strong relationship with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities remains important for local governments across the country. ------ Chapters: 0:00 - Opening

0:04 - Introduction

1:08 - Alberta Municipalities President Dylan Bressey

5:27 - RMA President Kara Westerlund

10:40 - SUMA President Randy Goulden

16:21 - AMM President Kathy Valentino

19:28 - MNL President Amy Coady

22:34 - FPEIM President Bruce MacDougall

27:27 - UNBM President Brittany Merrifield

31:40 - Closing

32:32 - End Credits

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