Feature Stories - Municipal World

Mayor Naheed Nenshi: Looking back on a local government legacy

Calgary is attempting to make a comeback from serious economic challenges. Those existing fiscal obstacles were worsened by the wholesale upheaval caused by the pandemic. ...

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How to build a winning advocacy strategy

Local governments often find themselves in need of a friend. Perhaps they are looking to push back against an ill-fitting federal program. Maybe they are ...

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Five reasons to transition your surplus online

Gender equality: a necessary priority for everyone

Ending gender-based violence requires men and boys to be agents of change Local governments can be instrumental in eradicating gender-based violence. It can also create ...

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NHL has eye on future for local hockey rinks

Dawn Arnold recognized with Women of Influence in Local Government Award

Municipal World is continuing its 2021 awards celebrating women of influence in local government. The next to be recognized is Dawn Arnold, mayor of Moncton, ...

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Fostering a new culture of civic participation

How to accelerate innovation toward meaningful participation and decision making “Civic engagement,” like “innovation” or “economic development,” is one of those endeavours that is generally ...

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Unraveling the mystery behind employee retention

Seven big strategies for employee attraction and retention To many employers, employee retention remains about as much of a mystery as it is a widely ...

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Overcoming online harassment of women and elected officials

System of supports and prevention efforts for the new generation of leaders The internet and social media are powerful tools for elected officials. Most importantly, ...

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Mass Notification Systems

Six life motivators for municipal leaders

The types of people who work for municipal government and why they are drawn to it One of the major sources of conflict in all ...

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Trudeau vows strong municipal partnerships in addressing racism, housing crises

Collaboration key to finding solutions to broken, unfair systems Building more affordable housing and combating systemic racism are keys to Canada's future. For Prime Minister ...

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