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Municipal election years frequently bring a marked increase in FOI requests, as public attention shifts to not only contentious policy matters but also the records that reflect transparency and accountability in local governance, including council attendance, voting histories, and internal deliberations.

I can’t believe how fast these four months at LAS have flown by. Reflecting on my time, I am grateful for the projects I was able to lead, the skills I developed, and, most of all, the people I got to spend time with. From my very first day I was welcomed with open arms, and there honestly wasn’t a day in the office where I didn’t smile or laugh.

Originally published on June 7, 2022. Globally, the frequency and severity of catastrophic property losses are on the rise. No one can argue that our weather patterns have not changed. What was deemed to be a “100-year storm” years ago now occurs with increasing frequency. Municipalities must pivot to climate adaptation.

In a digital municipality, constituents increasingly expect their local government to provide better, more accessible services. By adopting an all-in-one CRM solution, municipalities can deliver exceptional value to their communities and bring their digital high street to life by enabling internal teams to work collaboratively with a single source of truth.

Originally published August 16, 2022 If a municipality were shopping for a new group benefits insurance company or wanted to compare rates, the process isn’t a simple 24-hour turnaround.

Ontario's Bill 194 mandates public sector compliance in privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. Municipalities must build funding cases to meet new requirements.