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by Municipal World · English · News
The MW Shares podcast is devoted to sharing the stories of communities from coast to coast to coast. MW Shares takes listeners deeper into the civic issues that municipal governments must tackle, highlighting new and emerging next practices, and sharing stories intended to shape and elevate conversa
6 Oct 2026
Philippe Richard Bertrand, the president and chief vision officer at illuxi, joins us to discuss how future skills are becoming essential for municipal organizations navigating rapid change, growing complexity, and evolving community needs. He also explores how adaptability, critical thinking, … [...]
23 Sep 2026
Gary Yorke, Zoho Canada’s public sector executive director, joins us to discuss what municipalities need to create truly connected resident experiences. From data governance and AI to performance management and service integration, Yorke highlights how local governments can bridge the … [...]
2 Sep 2026
Sandra Datars Bere, London city manager, joins us to discuss the ever-growing demands on municipal infrastructure and the rising challenges around creating more affordable housing. She also addresses the broader financial and service-delivery pressures facing municipalities across Ontario.
2 Sep 2026
Sandra Watts, general manager of external relations and director of communications at the Town of Wasaga Beach, joins us to Destination Wasaga – an ambitious, collaborative project that puts community members at the centre of a plan to create a … [...]
2 Sep 2026
Riley Brockington, AMO president and an Ottawa city councillor, joins us to introduce himself and share his vision for the organization’s future. He also outlines his leadership approach, the three key priorities he plans to focus on during his presidency, … [...]
2 Sep 2026
Alicia Neufeld, associate director at AMO, joins us to put Ontario’s growing homelessness crisis into perspective and explain why it is affecting communities of all sizes, not just large urban centres. She also discusses the increasing pressures on municipalities and … [...]
2 Sep 2026
Christa Lowry, mayor of Mississippi Mills, Ont., joins us to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing rural Ontario, from health care access to connectivity challenges. She also highlights recent advocacy successes while outlining priorities for supporting rural municipalities … [...]
2 Sep 2026
Kate Graham, an award-winning educator and author, and Melanie Pilon, mayor of Wawa, Ont., join us to examine the challenges facing local democracy, including declining interest in running for municipal office in some communities. They also highlight initiatives such as … [...]
2 Sep 2026
Lindsay Jones, AMO executive director, joins us to discuss growing concerns about provincial decisions that are reducing municipal authority and local decision making. Jones examines the importance of defending local democracy, protecting municipal jurisdiction, and strengthening collaboration between municipalities and … [...]
1 Sep 2026
Christina Pavone, director of business services at AMO, joins us to explain the role of Local Authority Services (LAS), a municipal services organization that is often less well-known than AMO’s advocacy work. Pavone discusses how LAS has evolved, the programs … [...]
14 Jul 2026
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.
14 Jul 2026
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 … [...]
14 Jul 2026
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 … [...]
14 Jul 2026
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 … [...]
14 Jul 2026
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 … [...]
14 Jul 2026
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 … [...]
22 Jun 2026
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 … [...]
28 Apr 2026
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 … [...]
12 Jan 2026 · 11 min
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.
2 Dec 2025 · 17 min
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. … [...]
1 Dec 2025 · 11 min
Danielle Manton, the 2025-2026 AMCTO president, discusses new research from the organization on the serious and growing impacts of harassment and incivility at the local level. This topic is especially relevant to municipalities, as ongoing reports and news stories highlight … [...]
1 Dec 2025 · 16 min
Emilie Hayes, the lead for sustainable affordable housing at the Green Municipal Fund, and Nancy Simmonds, the CEO for Heartland Housing Foundation, join us to discuss how municipalities and housing providers are proving that energy efficiency and affordability can go … [...]
6 Oct 2025 · 22 min
Chandrashekar LSP, Zoho Canada’s managing director, joins us to discuss how municipalities will learn to manage digital transformation challenges and opportunities as they work with AI and technology to deliver services. For municipal leaders, the challenge isn’t whether to adopt … [...]
24 Jun 2025 · 16 min
Patrick Beauger, vice-president business development, strategy, and marketing at Veolia, joins us to discuss how Canadian municipalities can benefit from “ecofactories,” which integrate water, waste, and energy projects while offering cost savings and environmental synergies. Beauger will also address implementation … [...]
17 Jun 2025 · 24 min
Craig Berga, from Ducks Unlimited Canada, and John Stille, from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority join us to explore how the Town of Ajax, through strong partnerships, is transforming urban land into resilient wetlands – boosting biodiversity, reducing flood … [...]
10 Jun 2025
Haley Bateman, a councillor with the Region of Niagara representing St. Catharines, Ontario, joins us to talk about Ontario’s proposed Municipal Accountability Act, which is intended to punish municipal councillors for violence and harassment, but needs significant improvements so that … [...]
10 Jun 2025
Rebecca Bligh, a councillor with the City of Vancouver and President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), joins us to talk about laying the groundwork for a National Prosperity Partnership in order to align all levels of governments around … [...]
10 Jun 2025
Josh Morgan, Mayor of London, Ontario, an FCM board member, and Chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus, joins us to talk about the need for a National Prosperity Partnership that would mean the coordination of all levels of government … [...]
10 Jun 2025
Rowena Santos, a councillor at the City of Brampton, a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)’s board, and chair of FCM’s Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation (FIT) committee, joins us to talk about FCM’s Municipal Growth Framework, which is … [...]
10 Jun 2025
Lauren Hanchar, Mayor of Watson Lake, Yukon, and President of the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC), joins us to talk about the challenges faced by northern communities, such as an affordable housing shortage, aging infrastructure, and financial pressures due to rising … [...]
The MW Shares podcast is devoted to sharing the stories of communities from coast to coast to coast. MW Shares takes listeners deeper into the civic issues that municipal governments must tackle, highlighting new and emerging next practices, and sharing stories intended to shape and elevate conversa
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