05.17.23 | The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work, recruit, and retain talent. HR expert Evert Akkerman joins us to discuss how the pandemic accelerated change in the municipal workplace.

05.10.23 | Returning to the podcast is journalist Richard Brennan, former press gallery president, as we talk about cross-Canada municipal issues, politics, and more.

05.03.23 | Orientation sessions for municipal council members are more important than ever before. Western University local government professor Kane Faucher joins us to talk about how any council can set itself up for success by embracing these sessions. 

04.26.23 | Canadian municipalities are under increasing pressure to rename places and remove memorials. Joining us is Toronto lawyer Tim Lowman, who has delved into the history of the name Dundas, and is suggesting a different approach.

04.19.23 | Joining us is journalist Richard Brennan, former press gallery president, as we talk about cross-Canada municipal issues, politics, and more.

04.11.23 | Hybrid workplaces can be productive, but they are evolving and present challenges for leaders. Leadership strategist Rob Cooke joins us to talk about tips for leading a positive and productive hybrid workplace.

04.05.23 | Frivolous or vexatious use of the 911 emergency system is a growing problem that costs money and puts lives at risk. Nancy Polsinelli, Peel Region Commissioner of Health, Region of Peel, joins us to talk about what can … [...]

03.29.23 | Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson join us to talk about Truth and Reconciliation and the book they co-authored, “Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation.” The hope is the … [...]

03.22.23 | Kate Graham, a professor and local government expert, joins us to offer a preliminary assessment of strong mayor powers, which we briefly saw in action under former Toronto mayor John Tory.

03.14.23 | Tammy Hwang, who went from being a staffer at the City of Hamilton to a councillor in the last municipal election, joins us to talk about what she has learned so far from her vantage point on both … [...]

03.08.23 | Taneen Rudyk, councillor in Vegreville, Alta. and president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, joins us on International Women’s Day to discuss measures being taken to promote gender parity and increased diversity on municipal councils.

03.01.23 | Veteran political advisor Bernadette Curtis joins us to talk about having a good relationship with constituents and key stakeholders and how doing this well is a key factor in the success of any elected official.

02.22.23 | Strategic communications expert Jim Maclean joins us to discuss the resignation of former Toronto mayor John Tory, using it as a case study on crisis management and identifying key takeaways for municipal leaders.

02.15.23 | Political veteran Drina Omazic joins us to talk about what every newly elected mayor or councillor should consider when setting up their office, hiring staff, and moving the needle on policy in order to have a successful first … [...]

02.08.23 | Clinician and author Alex Polgar joins us to talk about how a new approach is needed to get at the root causes of homelessness and how municipalities can protect people from living rough.

02.01.23 | Tyjondah Kerr, from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, joins us to discuss ways to boost equity and inclusion in your organization, while also outlining practical steps to take in order to create real change.

Cheryl Fort, mayor of the Township of Hornepayne, joins us to discuss what it is like being an Indigenous woman in municipal politics, her work with Good Roads, and the infrastructure challenges facing Northern Ontario.

Cultural strategist Ruthann Weeks discusses lessons learned from the pandemic and how important it is to support the mental health of municipal staff.

Michael O’Mara and Sydney Pigeon from Alberta Municipalities discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and how important it is to get regular input from their members.

Kimberly Armstrong, Deputy City Manager for Edmonton, and Dr Raeleen Manjak, Director of Human Resources for the City of Vernon, discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and how municipalities have adjusted to today’s back-to-work reality.

Change management specialist Dr. Mark DeVolder talks about his opening keynote at the 2022 Western Cities HR conference, Empowered Change: From Fear to Confidence, and strategies for the municipal sector to embrace change.

Dr. Matthew Chow, senior mental health officer at Telus Health, talks about the importance of health care in and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

HR expert Dawn McCoy talks about the recent Western Cities HR conference and some of the pandemic-related challenges facing organizations.

Sara Candiracci, Associate Director at Arup International Development, talks about her work developing child-friendly cities and the importance of play in modern urban environments.

Essex Power CEO John Avdoulos talks about efforts to create a real-time local electricity market in southwestern Ontario and how other municipalities can benefit.