Thanks to former FCM President Clark Somerville for hosting a reunion call today with former Presidents who were able to join! Lots of great memories going back as far as 1996/97. Look forward to connecting again & talking abt local gov'ts from coast to coast to coast!

Just back from Hubspace 1st KPMG Tech Exec event in #CityofPG . Feat. LTN’s @allanstroet + Sparkgeo founder willcadell. Then Josh Nilson, who went from Willow River to CNC to cofounding Eastside Games! his first words? Need more women and indigenous people in tech! Agreed!

Now: FCM CEO Carole Saab quoting Williams Lake Councillor Michael Moses to a full room of #cdnmuni leaders, highlighting need to build stronger support and collaboration with indigenous members. Immediate standing ovation. Great leadership, Cllr. Moses #williamslake

Two Ontario, two BC and immense experience. I was lucky to learn from each of you. Got to love our FCM extended family reunions. J'ai eu la chance d'apprendre de chacun d'entre vous. J adore nos réunions de famille élargie de la FCM

My friend Robin Kurpjuweit has done such a great job, standing up & speaking for rural #Alberta at FCM! He has become a respected voice & advocate for Alberta & rural voices across Canada. My hat is off to him for all of his hard work & exemplary representation #FCM2023AC

An incredibly engaged discussion on a resolution for a new municipal growth framework, passing with an overwhelming majority.

It’s clear local government is ready to lead this conversation and FCM will advance this with our federal, provincial and territorial partners. Onward.

In their update at the Big City Mayors’ Caucus meeting, CEO Carole Saab and FCM’s Executive Director Mathieu Bélanger outlined FCM’s advocacy priorities for 2023 including how the status quo will be insufficient to meet the housing and mental health challenges currently facing…

THANK YOU Mayor Simon Yu City of Prince George for helping us spread the word about #WorldPressFreedomDay !

#PressFreedom enables #HumanRights & #democracy

PG is among 29 🇨🇦 municipalities helping us recognize this important day.

Full list and map:
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Sitting next to #CityofPG Cllr. Susan Scott and Mayor Yu as 4 strong women leaders announce Build Your Own Future, sponsored by BC/Canada. Well done Hubspace on a program to support forest workers impacted by the downturn. $2.95 Mn for business training will go a long way.

The fed gov’t negotiated a new collective agreement with the RCMP without consulting the municipalities dependent on RCMP services for local policing. They are now passing the bill for retroactive costs, leaving munis grappling with significant budget challenges.

“I go each year. It's important to be a part of the bigger dialogue to get a chance to connect with other communities all across Canada, coast to coast to coast.” – Garth Frizzell, Prince George City Councillor, on why #FCM2023AC is such a crucial event for #CDNmuni leaders.…

Municipalities across the country are reeling from a hefty bill handed down from the federal government to cover RCMP retroactive pay increases, negotiated with zero municipal input. FCM will continue to press for a reasonable and fair solution… this isn’t it.
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The start of Ranger Week in City of Prince George!

115 years in service to Canada 🇨🇦.

Thanks Mayor Yu, Kyle Sampson Cori Ramsay Ron Polillo Garth Frizzell Susan Scott and MLA Shirley Bond 🇺🇦 for helping mark the occasion.

Lets support the only Canadian town on this list which happens to be in BC. All the best to Valemount and my buddy Mayor Torgerson! Vote now 🙂

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#valemount Owen Torgerson

Here’s to Owen Torgerson and #TeamValemount . Hope see rural representing all #cdnmuni .

This morning, Eric Depenau and I secured winning bids on these sweaters, after the P.G. Nechako Rotary AGM. Can you spot the tags still attached (difficulty level: 1 …hmm maybe lower?) Thanks for being a good sport and for your contribution Eric! Thx Dave for donating the sweaters.

Thanks for the insights into #Valemount broadband access, Mayor Owen Torgerson. I appreciated reconnecting with you and the whole Regional District of Fraser Fort-George board on Wednesday & Thursday. The leadership team of Chair Beckett and viceChair Kaehn remains solid.

FCM believes the federal government should work with provincial, territorial and municipal governments to create a national strategy to preserve and enhance rural, inter-community bus services.

We’re open in Prince George, serving the North: 4/8

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Need a ride home? P.G. Nechako Rotary Operation Red Nose volunteers are out tonight (and every Friday/Saturday until Dec 16. Click below for a ride home in #cityofpg : ornpg.ca/Home