The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work

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Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work, a new online show dedicated to local governance here in Alberta, across Canada and Around the World. Each week, Co-Hosts Ian McCormack (President of Strategic Steps Inc.) and Christopher Brown (Host of the Cross Border Interviews with Chris Brown) come together to talk about the big news and issues facing municipal governance.

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Full Interview - Meredith Maywood, Tourism Specialist: Tourism Oxford

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02/14/24 • 23 min

Welcome to “W” is for Welcome to Our Community on the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. Our guest today is Meredith Maywood Tourism Specialist at Tourism Oxford. Meredith Maywood was recognized as the 2022 Ontario Tourism Champion of the Year for her exceptional work which included supporting her local businesses to recover from the severe economic challenges posed by COVID-19. Under her leadership, the county also has gold-level certification with Sustainable Tourism 2030 and has received a provincial award for sustainable tourism. *********************************** Tourism Oxford: Website: https://www.tourismoxford.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourismOxford Instagram: https://instagram.com/tourismoxford/ *************************************************** Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ *************************************************** Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/3tro7PN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yHuDQd Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2024

"S" is for Shared Goals

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11/22/23 • 35 min

Municipal governments are comprised of local elected officials and encompass a range of administrative bodies, including cities, towns, villages, and municipal districts. This is the Political Trenches: Local Government at Work, the show dedicated to talking about the most pressing issues confronting municipal governments throughout Canada. I along with Ian McCormack, will provide insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that confront local governments as they strive to serve their communities. We are continuing our journey through the Municipal Alphabet, and today we bring you the letter “S” is for Shared Goals Later in the episode, Ian and I will be joined by the executive director of the Red Deer River Municipal Users Group. But first, we will head to Ontario to talk about a Mayor who is facing Legal action over her election expenses. We will stay in Ontario to talk about Mayor rejecting Strong Mayor Powers, and thence will chat with council voting to elect a council member from a list of residents who applied for the job, and finally we will end in Alberta where one Community submitted a petition to introduce a “crosswalk and flagpole” bylaw. *************************************************** Stories We Talked About This Episode: Haldimand mayor election spending problems the result of inexperience and ‘conceptual errors,’ says lawyer https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/haldimand-mayor-election-spending-problems-the-result-of-inexperience-and-conceptual-errors-says-lawyer/article_d33160ee-a6c4-5d99-9688-8c73c19843ed.html?utm_source=Municipal+World+Daily&utm_campaign=fec86170ec-MWDaily_10_31_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a1ce9dc899-fec86170ec-63555283&ct=t(MWDaily_10_31_2023) 4 Ontario municipalities turn down strong mayor powers https://globalnews.ca/news/10083912/ontario-strong-mayor-powers/ Goderich to determine next councillor on Monday https://cknxnewstoday.ca/news/2023/11/15/goderich-to-determine-next-councillor-on-monday Town council must either pass 'crosswalks and flags' bylaw or hold plebsicite https://www.townandcountrytoday.com/westlock-news/town-council-must-either-pass-crosswalks-and-flags-bylaw-or-hold-plebsicite-7816629 *************************************************** The DNA of Great Leaders: Key Attributes of the Best Mayors and Board Chairs Purchase Today: https://www.municipalworld.com/product/mccormack-the-dna-of-great-leaders/ *************************************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

Full Interview: Susan McRory Board Chair of the Land and Property Rights Tribunal

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10/04/23 • 32 min

NOTICE ---- "The views and opinions expressed by Chair Susan McRory are those of Mrs. McRory and do not represent the views of the Alberta Provincial government." Welcome to “Q” is for Quasi-Judicial Boards on the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. Today we are honoured to have Susan McRory a chair of a Quasi-Judicial Tribunal in the Province of Alberta. Susan spent 20 years as Alberta’s chief environmental prosecutor. During that time, she helped develop and grow the province’s system of creative sentences for environmental offenders. Prior to her work in the environment, she was the first full-time female Crown prosecutor north of Edmonton, and the first woman appointed a chief Crown prosecutor west of Ontario. Leaving Alberta Justice in 2013, she served as a member of the Environmental Appeals Board for Alberta, and a public member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. In 2018, Susan became the Board Chair of the Land and Property Rights Tribunal in the Province of Alberta So with that Susan Welcome to the Political Trenches. *************************************************** Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show *************************************************** Learn More About The Land and Property Rights Tribunal: Website: https://www.alberta.ca/land-and-property-rights-tribunal-overview *************************************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

"R" is for Retirement

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10/11/23 • 44 min

Municipal governments are comprised of local elected officials and encompass a range of administrative bodies, including cities, towns, villages, and municipal districts. This is the Political Trenches: Local Government at Work, the show dedicated to talking about the most pressing issues confronting municipal governments throughout Canada. I along with Ian McCormack, will provide insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that confront local governments as they strive to serve their communities. We are continuing our journey through the Municipal Alphabet, and today we bring you the letter “R” for Retirement Later in the episode, Ian and I will be joined by a former Mayor who hung his hat up after 8 years in the Municipal Arena. But first, we will head to New Brunswick where two councillors were relieved of their committee duties due to a code of conduct complaint brought forward by the Mayor of the community, Then we will move to to Windsor, where we will discuss the city’s move to give priority booking to Windsor residents at City Facilities. And Finally, the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario has moved a new Policy around Frivolous and Vexatious Complaints. *************************************************** Stories We Talked About This Episode: Saint John mayor defends move to suspend two councillors for supporting strikers https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/saint-john-mayor-defends-suspending-councillors-1.6987597 Council approves priority booking for Windsor residents at city facilities https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/council-approves-priority-booking-for-windsor-residents-at-city-facilities Greater Sudbury Council to Tackle Chronic Complainers with New Policy Initiative https://www.westislandblog.com/greater-sudbury-council-to-tackle-chronic-complainers-with-new-policy-initiative/ *************************************************** The DNA of Great Leaders: Key Attributes of the BEet Mayors and Board Chairs Purchase Today: https://www.municipalworld.com/product/mccormack-the-dna-of-great-leaders/ *************************************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

'Northwest Territories'

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04/03/24 • 41 min

Welcome to 'The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work,' the podcast where Ian McCormack and I delve into the heart of the most significant municipal news spanning Canada from coast to coast to coast. In each episode, we dissect the decisions and explore the dynamic landscape of local governance. Today We are Starting a New Cross Country Tour. Throughout the next couple of months, we will be bringing on guests to talk about the municipal sector in every single province and Territory in Canada. And Today We are heading to the North West Territories to speak with Outgoing Yellowknife City Manager Shelia Bassi-Kellett. *********************************** Stories In Today's Show: Rocky Mountain House council wants municipal inspection https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/rocky-mountain-house-council-wants-municipal-inspection-7326539 Town of Outlook, RM of Rudy win municipal award https://www.sasktoday.ca/central/outlook/updated-town-of-outlook-rm-of-rudy-win-municipal-award-8461442 Dysfunctional N.B. municipality gets 3rd government-appointed overseer in 6 months https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-lakeland-ridges-government-supervisor-appointed-1.7118144 *********************************** Subscribe to Show: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GISqEX Spotify Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepoliticaltrenches Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown *********************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2024

"X" is for The X Factor

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02/21/24 • 36 min

In each episode, we dissect the decisions and explore the dynamic landscape of local governance.

Today we bring you the Letter, “X” which stands for The X Factor. Later in the episode, we will be joined by Helen Cole Former St. Thomas Councillor and Founder of “The Jean Collective”

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Learn More About The Jean Collective:

Website: https://thejeancollective.ca/

2024 Conferences: https://thejeancollective.ca/2024-conferences

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejeancollective/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/thejeancollective

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Stories In Today's Show:

Former Stephenville councillor accuses mayor of bullying

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/stephenville-councillor-accuses-mayor-bullying-toxic-1.7108936

Recall petition notices issued for mayors of Wetaskiwin, Donalda, Alta.:
https://globalnews.ca/news/10286873/recall-petition-notices-issued-for-mayors-of-wetaskiwin-donalda-alta/
New rural politicians faced 'steep learning curve' after New Brunswick municipal amalgamations:
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/new-rural-politicians-faced-steep-learning-curve-after-new-brunswick-municipal-amalgamations-100927009/

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"W" is for Welcome to Our Community

The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work

02/07/24 • 35 min

In each episode, we dissect the decisions and explore the dynamic landscape of local governance.

Today we bring you the Letter, “W” which stands for Welcome to Our Community. Later in the episode, we have Tourism Specialist for Tourism Oxford Meredith Maywood.

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Tourism Oxford:

Website: https://www.tourismoxford.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourismOxford

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tourismoxford/

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Stories In Todays Show:

Oakville Town Council meeting delayed four hours over cancelled Gaza conflict delegations

https://oakvillenews.org/news/oakville-council-delayed-gaza-conflict-delegations/

Winnipeg councillor wants metal detectors at city hall in wake of Edmonton incident:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-metal-detectors-city-hall-1.7099901
Town of Renfrew mayor vows not to resign after vote of non-confidence against him
https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/town-of-renfrew-mayor-vows-not-to-resign-after-vote-of-non-confidence-against-him-1.21542546

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FULL INTERVIEW: Dover NFLD Mayor Tony R. Keats

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07/12/23 • 39 min

Welcome to “N” is for the Newfoundland and Labrador on the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. Today we are honoured to have Mayor Tony R. Keats of Dover Newfoundland and Labrador. First elected in 1996 Mayor Keats has played a internal part in the municipal landscape in the province. He served as President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, and has sat on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities as well. Earlier this year he was announced as one of the 3 Canadian Mayors in the running to be the “Worlds Mayor”. Today we are going to be chatting about state of municipalities in the province. *************************************************** Follow Mayor Tony Keats: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyrkeats Mayor Keats "The Chamber" Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-keats/episodes/Engaging-All-Levels-Of-Government-e267pvn *************************************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

"N" is for Newfoundland and Labrador

The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work

07/05/23 • 44 min

Municipal governments are comprised of local elected officials and encompass a range of administrative bodies, including cities, towns, villages, and municipal districts. This is the Political Trenches: Local Government at Work, the show dedicated to talking about the most pressing issues confronting municipal governments throughout Canada. We are continuing our journey through the Municipal Alphabet. I long with my co-host Ian McCormack, will provide insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that confront local governments as they strive to serve their communities. Today we bring you the letter ‘N’ which stands for the Newfoundland and Labrador. Ian will be sitting out this weeks interview, bCraig Pollett from M is for the Maritimes will be joining me to speak with a Mayor on the front lines of Municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador. But first we will talk about how the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial government recently said no to regionalization plans for Municipalities, How one Municipality in British Columbia is being called the most secretive municipality in Canada, and as Municipalities being to face financial constraints in Canada, Alberta’s provincial capital is cutting top managers and position to find savings. *************************************************** Stories We Talked About This Episode: N.L. government says no to regionalization plan https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-regionalization-rejected-1.6823590 Full disclosure: Prince George selected as most secretive municipality in Canada: https://ckpgtoday.ca/2023/06/29/full-disclosure-prince-george-selected-as-most-secretive-municipality-in-canada/ City of Edmonton cuts top manager positions and shuffles departments: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/city-of-edmonton-cuts-top-manager-positions-and-shuffles-departments *************************************************** Follow Mayor Tony Keats: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyrkeats "The Chamber" Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-keats/episodes/Engaging-All-Levels-Of-Government-e267pvn *************************************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

Full Interview - Walter Schwabe, Public Speaker and Strategic Advisor

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01/17/24 • 38 min

Welcome to “U” is for Unprecedented Challenges on the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work.

Our guest today is Walter Schwabe.

With over 20 years of public speaking experience, Walter has advised thousands of business professionals, public sector employees, and elected officials from all three levels of government.

He is a passionate serial tech entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, having most recently held a position on the Board and as CEO of visual AI start-up StreamML Inc. Walter has owned or has been a partner in multiple tech companies over the years.

For the past 20 years, he has also been a public speaker, having presented on stage in front of thousands of people. He routinely educates live audiences on subjects related to leadership, innovation, and emerging technologies and their impact on business and government.

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Contact Walter Schwabe:

Website: https://www.walterschwabe.ca/bio

Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/walterschwabe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_schwabe/?hl=en

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