Friday, June 5

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Friday, June 5
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Opening Ceremony
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Presidents Forum
Representatives from four federal political
parties answered questions on key issues from a
panel of Mayors.
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Workshops

• The first wave of concurrent workshops covered a
  range of topics
• An opportunity to learn more about FCMs policy
  work and advocacy strategies through small group
  discussions.
• Harnessing the energy, ideas and experiences to
  engage citizens to enhance municipal
  decision-making processes.
• The latest tools and best practices in fighting
  urban flooding, and raising awareness to prepare
  for a new reality.
• Success stories from communities across Canada
  that are adopting new Smart Cities technologies.

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Keynote The Hon. Joe Oliver
Finance Minister Joe Oliver spoke about the
Conservative record to address key municipal
issues.
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Keynote Justin Trudeau

• Justin Trudeau, Leader of the Liberal Party of
  Canada, emphasized the need for a real
  partnership with Ottawa to ensure fairness for
  Canadas cities and communities.

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Workshops

• The first day drew to a close with another
  engaging series of concurrent workshops
• Hearing first-hand about the critical issues that
  concern young Canadians as we head into the next
  federal election.
• Learning how a robust asset management process
  can improve municipal decision making.
• An interactive session about new approaches to
  advancing global democracy and the key role
  municipalities can play.
• Leveraging municipal corporate sponsorships to
  generate new revenue and fill the deficit void.
• A lively discussion led by members of FCMs
  Northern and Remote Forum on the building blocks
  for sustainable communities in Canadas North.

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Saturday, June 6
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Resolutions Plenary

• Six resolutions were passed with strong support
  at the 2015 FCM Annual Conference. They call on
  FCM to engage the federal government to take
  action on the following issues
• Climate change
• Missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls
• Infrastructure program design
• Social housing and housing affordability
• Emergency response planning for marine oil spills
• A federal leaders debate on municipal issues in
  advance of election 2015

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Workshops

• Day two started with workshops focused on
• Exploring different methods of influencing
  decisions through proven advocacy techniques.
• FCMs efforts to ensure that women make up 30 of
  municipal elected officials.
• An interactive session on the challenges facing
  first responders and new approaches to service
  delivery.
• Using digital media to mobilize neighbourhoods
  and forge links between stakeholder groups.
• A special session with the Honourable Ed Fast,
  Minister of International Trade, on working
  together to build Canadas long-term economic
  competitiveness.

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Workshops

• Getting the messages you need into the media
• Building mutually beneficial relationships and
  strong local economies between First Nations and
  municipalities.
• Learning more about FCMs Rural Forum and sharing
  key policy issues that are critical to the future
  of rural Canada.
• Exploring the need for more and better municipal
  revenue sources financing options for municipal
  infrastructure and progressive ways to harness
  local capital.
• The benefits of developing an urban forest and
  best practices in dealing with a range of issues.

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Keynote Tom Mulcair

• Mr. Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition
  and the New Democratic Party of Canada,made a
  number of detailed proposals the NDP would
  implement if they become government in 2015.

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Trade Show
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Sunday, June 7
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Women in Local Government

• Shirley Kalyniuk, former Mayor of the Village of
  Rossburn, Manitoba
• Winner of the Ann MacLean Award for Outstanding
  Service by a Woman in Municipal Politics

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Awards of Excellence

• Roll of Honour Awards
• Basil Stewart, Summerside, PEI
• Doug Reycraft, Glencoe, ON
• Karen Leibovici, Edmonton, AB
• Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution
  to International Programs
• Gary MacIsaac, Union of British Columbia
  Municipalities (Individual)
• Town of Beaumont, AB, (Institutional)
• MRC de la Matawinie, QC, (Institutional)

• Green Champion Awards
• Gerald Minchuk, City of Langley, BC,
  (Individual)
• Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, (Municipality)

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Keynote Elizabeth May

• Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party focused
  on strengthening democracy.

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Keynote Bruce Anderson, Chairman, Abacus Data

• Pollster Bruce Anderson provided great insight
  into the opinion of Canadians on national
  politics and the local implications.

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Monday, June 8
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Study Tours

• The City of Edmonton offered a host of engaging
  study tours for FCMs 2015 Annual Conference,
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• A visit to the citys Office of Traffic Safety
  and its innovative and robust public safety
  model.
• The Northern Alberta Institute of Technologys
  Alternative Energy Lab, where students and
  researchers are shaping the future of Edmontons
  investment in renewable energy sources.
• An opportunity to learn about the citys
  initiatives to get more women involved in
  leadership in public life.
• A visit to the Amiskwaciy Academy to learn about
  Edmontons aboriginal cultures through its unique
  curriculum.
• A walking tour through historic downtown
  Edmonton.
• A tour through a Business Revitalization Zone
  designed to create a meeting place to appreciate
  Edmontons French heritage.

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The Road to Election 2015