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Our office will be closed from December 24 to January 1 as we celebrate the holidays. We'll be back and ready to assist you on January 2. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! #HappyHolidays #localgov #greatgovernance

It’s been a remarkable year, and today Ian McCormack and Chris reflect on the stories that shaped the municipal landscape across Canada. 📽️ Youtube: youtu.be/E9JLwqTK6eU 🎧Apple: apple.co/3GISqEX 🎧Spotify: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepo…

Merry Christmas morning to you all.

Well, at least it’s still early enough to go and find something else to do tonight. 3-0 on 8 shots against. I’m out. #LetsGoOilers

Congratulations, Lauren! We’re thrilled to celebrate Lauren’s new role as Senior Consultant! Her expertise, leadership, and facilitation skills make her an invaluable part of our team. We can’t wait to see the impact she continues to make! #GreatGovernance #TeamSuccess

Nova Scotia’s new mandatory Code of Conduct for Municipal Officials is a powerful example of how clear ethical guidelines can enhance accountability, transparency, and public trust in local governance. buff.ly/3WFw4fW

A big shoutout to everyone who participated in our pre-conference session on Tackling Incivility in the Municipal Sector at this year's PMA Conference. Your contributions and stories made it an inspiring dialogue. Kudos to Jeanette Murphy for winning our door prize! #PMA2025

It’s the annual day of putting hibernating gliders back together at the Edmonton Soaring Club. Looking forward to getting back in the sky. #shpk

Lovely to be back in the City of Kenora today. Lake of the Woods is such a beautiful part of Canada. #LocalGovernment.

Ian McCormack’s latest book, Uncivil Society: Countering Gaslighting, Stalking, and Other Forms of Abuse, is out now! Whether you're in leadership, public service, or care about creating safer spaces, this is a book you won't want to miss. buff.ly/QLJY7cY

I fly a lot and see a fair number of airports. I generally really like @flyeia in #yeg, but they have the slowest bag handling of any major airport in the country. 40 minutes from arrival to bag pickup on my Air Canada flight today is about half an hour too long.

As municipalities grow, so do the challenges—housing demand, infrastructure pressure, and land use conflicts. Clear, forward-looking bylaws and policies lay the foundation for managing growth effectively. Ready to get started? #LocalGov #Policy

I got a request from TELUS Support to fill in a customer service survey today. Just seeing the word Telus makes my blood boil. They say they care about their customers, but then their actions show the exact opposite. Truly a horrendous company to have to deal with.

It bothers me in the extreme that the orange felon US fascist-in-chief will be allowed into Canada next week for the #G7. Adding to the insult, we have to use our military and security apparatus to ensure his safety.

Despite the distracting presence of the ignorant sideshow barker from south of our border, it’s pretty cool that elected leaders of some of the world’s most influential developed democracies are here in Canada for a few days. Welcome! #G7Kananaskis2025

Smaller Canadian towns are attracting newcomers to boost population and build adaptable communities. Learn how your town can embrace newcomers in our latest blog: buff.ly/kUH4PFw #CommunityGrowth #LocalGov

Strong leadership starts with understanding the role. Candidate Workshops help ensure those running are ready to serve with confidence and clarity. Municipalities: Invest in your future leaders by hosting or promoting these vital sessions. #CandidateWorkshops #MunicipalGov

Returning council members benefit from governance refreshers too! These sessions are a great way to realign around roles, reset relationships, and refocus on respectful, effective leadership. Book a #governancerefresher and work towards a successful, productive term.

Sigh #elks. I can’t watch this any more. It was fun for a while.

Treatment of elected officials, municipal staff, and sometimes even the public has worsened as #incivility and abuse have risen. (Un)Civil Society, by Ian McCormack, highlights the problems of incivility and offers hope for solutions. ow.ly/oqQl50WyyNt #NewBook #LocalGov