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2023 was a difficult year for all industries. Risk became more complex as organizations continued to navigate cyber security, labor shortage and employee turnover, supply chain issues, and shifting risk profiles.

As a municipal leader, you may have noticed that your front-line Freedom of Information (FOI) staff are working harder than ever.

Most Ontario municipalities surveyed reported a year-over-year increase in the volume of Freedom of Information requests received.

For the 145 municipalities involved in the LAS Electricity Program, we are pleased to announce LAS has secured a fixed hedge at a rate of $50.21/MW including fees or 5.02 ¢/kWh for the 12-month term commencing January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

On October 4, LAS and IPE hosted our biennial Risk Symposium. It’s important that risk management isn’t siloed – a solid risk management culture goes a long way towards implementing solid risk mitigation strategies.

Going into this role as a Business Development intern I didn’t know what to expect as this was my first co-op term at Laurier and the first time I have worked for a non-for-profit organization.