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Infrastructure challenges for rural communities Jul 14, 2026

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Joe Masi, FCM board member, Rural Forum vice-chair, and Portage la Prairie, Man. city councillor, joins to discuss the infrastructure challenges facing rural communities and what meaningful support from senior orders of government would look like for rural municipalities.

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The bail reform issue Jul 14, 2026

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Kathy Valentino, FCM board member and Thompson, Man. city councillor, joins us to discuss why bail reform has become such a pressing issue for municipalities today, FCM’s role in pushing the federal government for changes to the system, and how it connects to broader challenges like policing, homelessness, and public safety.

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Reimagining municipal work with AI Jul 14, 2026

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Katie Hayes, a member of MNP’s Digital Advisory Services team in Edmonton, joins us to discuss what is driving the municipal shift in reimagining how work is organized and delivered, how the introduction of AI and digital tools is accelerating that shift, as well as the practical ways to start making progress without trying to reinvent the wheel all at once.

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Can strong mayor powers help alleviate Canada’s housing crisis? Jul 14, 2026

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Rory Nisan, FCM board member, Ontario caucus chair, and Municipality of Halton, Ont. councillor, joins us to discuss the scope of the nation’s housing crisis, the biggest barriers to getting more housing built, and the value – or lack thereof – of Ontario’s so-called “strong mayor” powers.

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2026 FCM president’s vision for his term Jul 14, 2026

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Tim Tierney, 2026 FCM president and Ottawa city councillor, joins us to talk about his vision for helping lead the organization’s engagement efforts across the country, as well as the biggest opportunities for strengthening local government’s relationships with the federal government.

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Keys to good governance Jul 14, 2026

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George Cuff, municipal governance expert, author, and Municipal World columnist, joins to discuss his decades of working with municipalities, particularly around the leadership dynamic between mayors and CAOS, as well as the keys to good governance and decision making, and how his upcoming modular learning program.

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Planning for the unplanned – Adapting municipal spaces in real time Jun 22, 2026

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Municipalities must learn how to adjust and maintain perimeter protection in real time as conditions shift – whether for routine event changes or full‑blown emergencies. Shawn Lowry, the vice president of sales and marketing at Ontario Bollards, joins us to explore flexible planning strategies that allow teams to quickly adapt layouts while maintaining safety, access, and operational continuity.

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Turning Canada’s water deficit into opportunity Apr 28, 2026

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Nicolas Germond, the country director and CEO for Veolia in Canada, joins us to discuss how the integration of water, wastewater, and energy planning can cut costs, boost resilience, and turn treatment plants into resource hubs – supporting compliance, local jobs, and long-term value.

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Strategic recruitment and the future of municipal hiring Jan 12, 2026

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Ria Dhillon, Deputy CEO at destinationone consulting, joins us to discuss current hiring trends and what the future of recruitment looks like – especially for municipalities.

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Taking action on housing affordability: Homebuilders plan for Ottawa’s future Dec 02, 2025

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Jason Burggraaf, executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, joins us to discuss how Ottawa’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point, with housing attainability and the cost of living now top concerns for both residents and builders. As rising costs put home ownership out of reach across the country, Ottawa’s homebuilders have outlined key policy priorities to stimulate construction and restore affordability.

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