Program

Thursday, May 31

Friday, June 1

Trade Show

Gallery and Centennial

Regional Caucus Meetings

BC

Salon A

Prairies and Territories

Salon B

ON

Salon C

QC

Salon D

Atlantic

Salon E

Keynote speaker: Mr. Tom Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition and Leader of the NDP

Theatre

Workshops:

Your FCM

Simultaneous interpretation

Salon A

Join Chief Executive Officer Brock Carlton and senior staff for an introduction to FCM and our Annual Conference. Find out how FCM delivers value to you and your municipality, and how best to experience all that the conference has to offer.

This session will also feature four mini-workshops, offering smaller group experiences to delve into priority topics, including:

• How to influence FCM's policies 
• Networking and extra-curricular conference activities 
• What you can learn at the conference 
• Engaging with FCM throughout the year 

Speakers:

• Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Officer, FCM
• Shannon Watt, Manager, Policy Operations, FCM
• Eamonn Horan-Lunney, Manager, Government and Media Relations, FCM
• Sterling Lynch, Social Media Advisor, FCM

The Business Case for Sustainable Infrastructure   

Simultaneous interpretation

Salon B

In today's world of government austerity and scarce resources, municipalities must make sound infrastructure investments that enhance quality of life and make communities linchpins of a greener economy. This workshop will highlight innovative municipal infrastructure projects funded by FCM's Green Municipal Fund. These projects offer real-life examples of  the economic and environmental benefits that municipalities gain when they make sustainability a priority in their infrastructure investments. Projects highlighted will include wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy, district energy, climate adaptation, green buildings, green fleets and brownfields remediation and re-development. 

Moderator:

• Raymond Louie, Councillor, City of Vancouver and Chair, FCM Green Municipal Fund Council

Speakers:

• Shannon Joseph, Policy Advisor, FCM
• Tammy Lomas-Jylha, Senior Manager, Green Municipal Fund, FCM

Discussion leaders:

• Shelley Carroll,  Councillor, City of Toronto 
• Jean Bouvrette, Chef de Section, Services Techniques,  Ville de Montréal
• Jocelyn Gagné, Councillor , Drummondville,  QC
• L. James Hodge, Director of Engineering Services, Citt Engineer, Cranbrook , BC
• Goran Lazic, Traffic Operations Engineer, City of Saskatoon, AB
• Ellen Anderson, Mayor, Blue Mountains, ON
• Martin Damphousse, Mayor, Varennes, QC
• Jack Heath, Deputy Mayor, Markham, ON
• Joe Stanhope, Chair, Regional District of Nanaimo, BC
• Dave Thompson, Director for Sustainable Communities, Sustainable Prosperity

Economics of Policing

Simultaneous interpretation

Salon C

This workshop will bring together decision-makers and leaders from the public safety sector to take part in a frank discussion about what is and isn't working in our public safety system. From budgets, to governance, to policing and crime prevention - participants will explore what innovative steps are being taken for more effective and efficient policing and what is being done to prevent crimes from happening in the first place.

Moderator:

• Susan Gimse, CSCP Chair and Chair, Regional District of Squamish-Lillooet, BC

Speakers:

• Dale McFee, Chief of Police, Prince Albert Police Services and President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
• Mayor Peter Fassbender, City of Langley, BC
• Christiane Sadeler, Executive Director, Region Crime Prevention Council and co-Chair of the National Municipal Network for Crime Prevention, Waterloo, ON

Calling all Communities: Why Co-operation between Governments and Telecommunication Carriers is Critical for Canada's Digital Future  

Presented in collaboration with CWTA

Simultaneous interpretation
Session will be webcast

Salon D

Wireless technology is a key driver of Canada's economic prosperity. Wireless networks are the building blocks for all sectors of the economy. Addressing the areas of interest between municipalities, the federal government and telecommunication carriers is crucial for the success of Canada's digital economy. Delivery of public services will increasingly depend on the capacity, speed and reliability of wireless infrastructure. Ensuring that all governments and carriers find efficient ways forward remains vital. This workshop will provide an overview and discussion on how all orders of government can work together to ensure proficient and effective wireless antenna siting practices and procedures.

Moderator: 

• Jim Patrick, Senior Vice President, CWTA 

Speakers: 

• Ron Hamelin, Manager, Spectrum Operations (SK, NU, and NT), Industry Canada
• Ed Hachey, Vice President, Canada, SBA Canada
• Jim Johannsson, Director, TELUS Media Relations
• Pascale Bellier, Research Biologist, Health Canada

Industry Exchange: Building a Smarter Planet - City by City

Presented by IBM

Salon E

The challenges cities face call for creativity and innovation. To foster municipal prosperity, sustainability and growth, civic leaders around the world are implementing interconnected technologies. As these smarter municipalities develop, competition for talent and resources will increase. The winners will be the cities that act now to position themselves as centers of growth. IBM has worked with cities to improve service delivery to help citizens, businesses and governments prosper. This session will review how cities and towns are achieving their goals for smarter operations and delivery of services, and how solutions can be tailored to various cities and towns.

Speaker:

• John Longbottom, Smarter Cities Leader, IBM Canada

A conversation with FCM Executives

Brought to you by Tim Hortons

FCM Hub (Booth 70 - Gallery)

Keynote speaker: Bob Rae, Leader of the Liberal Party

Simultaneous interpretation

Theatre

Coffee Break

Gallery and East Lobby

Workshop:

Long-Term Infrastructure Plan Consultation with Infrastructure Canada  

Simultaneous interpretation 

Salon A

Attend this session and help shape FCM's input into the Government of Canada's long-term infrastructure plan. In Budget 2012, the government reaffirmed its commitment to work with FCM to develop the plan, which will replace the Building Canada Plan when it expires in 2014. Provincial and territorial governments, as well as the private sector, will also contribute to the plan. In this session, we will seek your observations on the strengths and weaknesses of previous infrastructure programs. Your participation will strengthen FCM's position and help us develop the core principles that must guide the creation of the long-term infrastructure plan.

Francophone Reception

Radisson Hotel, DaVinci

Saturday, June 2

Delegate Registration

Regal Hall

Resolutions Plenary

Simultaneous interpretation

Theatre

A conversation with FCM Executives

Brought to you by Tim Hortons

FCM Hub (Booth 70 - Gallery)

Study Tours

Depart from Auditorium Avenue side door of TCU Place

#1: Up vs. Out: Growth on the Prairies 

As a rapidly growing prairie city, Saskatoon lacks physical constraints to urban sprawl, but like most cities it is now encountering sustainability and infrastructure challenges related to suburban growth.

#2: Saskatoon's Housing Plan

In 2008 in Saskatoon, rents shot up and the cost of buying a home doubled.

#3: Saskatoon Police Service Headquarters

This tour of the Saskatoon Police Headquarters will focus on what makes Police Buildings unique.

#4: Retrofitting the City for 21st Century Storms 

Since 2005, Saskatoon has faced extensive basement flooding caused by increasingly extreme rainfalls.

#5: Green Energy Park & LEED Facilities 

Saskatoon's Green Energy Park, currently under construction, will help the city secure its energy future and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

#6: Meewasin Valley and River Landing - the Waterfront People Place 

Saskatoon's Meewasin Valley park system is the crown jewel of the City thanks to the historic decision to preserve the riverbank as public space.

#7: Public Spaces & Urban Activity  

Learn how Saskatoon has begun to re-imagine the future of its City Center by doing a full inventory of how people interact with urban spaces, and what works and what doesn't when it comes to the built environment.

#8: Urban Reserves - From Partnerships to Prosperity 

Saskatoon was the first city to partner with a First Nation and the Federal Government to create an Urban Reserve with the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.

#9: Innovative Partnerships in Leisure and Recreation 

Visit two integrated community/school facilities built through partnership and collaboration.

Trade Show Prize Draw

Centennial

Standing Committee Forums:

Simultaneous interpretation 

Infrastructure and Transportation 

Salon A

Women in Municipal Government

Salon B

Safety and Crime Prevention

Salon C

Industry Exchange: Assessing Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) 

Presented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Salon D

As cities and towns deal with an infrastructure crisis, we find ourselves at a crossroads. With one in four municipalities required to upgrade their wastewater systems, and others desperate to upgrade roads, bridges and other infrastructure, how we respond will have major implications for future generations. Public-private partnerships (P3s) are being presented as a tool to address the financial barriers municipalities face, and it is important that municipal councils are fully informed about the potential pitfalls of P3s. This session will explore the central issues, and essential questions to ask, regarding financing, maintenance and operation of public infrastructure and services.

Moderator: 

• Paul Moist, CUPE National President

Panelists:

• Marvin Shaffer, Consulting Economist
• Patricia Ross, Municipal Councilor, Abbotsford, BC
• Keith Reynolds, CUPE Research

Industry Exchange: The Sponsorship Dilemma - Should Municipalities be in the Sponsorship Game?

Presented by the Partnership Group

Salon E

Municipalities in Canada are facing a difficult question: should we be in the sponsorship game? As you look to meet ever-increasing citizen needs with tax and user fee freezes, can corporate sponsorship be a solution? Attend this session to learn about trends in municipal sponsorship - who is successful ... who is not. Understand the pros and cons of getting in the game ... or staying in the game. Are you willing to sell your building names? If your municipality is seeking to be financially successful, this is a must-attend session.

Speaker:

• Brent Barootes, President and Senior Consultant, Partnership Group

Standing Committee Forums:

Simultaneous interpretation 

Rural Forum 

Salon A

Northern and Remote Forum 

Salon B

Standing Committee on International Relations  

Salon C

Sunday, June 3

Taking our Place at the Table: Breakfast fundraiser scholarship program for Women in Local Government

Sponsored by Canadian Labour Congress

Gallery D

Join us for FCM's fifth annual Taking Our Place at the Table fundraising breakfast in support of the Mayor Andrée Boucher Memorial Scholarship and the Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarships. This event is hosted by FCM's Standing Committee on Increasing Women's Participation in Municipal Government. The fourth annual Ann MacLean Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Municipal Politics will also be presented. 

Delegate Registration

Main Lobby

FCM Awards of Excellence

Sponsored by Cisco

Simultaneous interpretation

Theatre

Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers

Simultaneous interpretation 

Theatre

Election of Regional Chairs

BC

Salon E

Prairies and Territories

Salon D

ON

Gallery A

QC

Gallery B

Atlantic

Gallery C

Vancouver Reception for new Board Members

Prairieland Park - Terrace Room

Monday, June 4

Farewell to Saskatoon Breakfast

Simultaneous interpretation 

Grand Salon

We'll send you home with warm memories and a hearty farewell at the hot buffet breakfast and closing plenary.

Workshops:

Bridging the Gap: Connecting with Aboriginal Citizens in Your Community 

Presented in collaboration with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

Simultaneous interpretation 

Gallery A

An increasing number of Aboriginal people (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) are moving to new communities to live, study and work. In many municipalities, governments and other organizations provide services to help Aboriginal people make the transition to their new community. However, these services are often not coordinated and frequently compete with each other. This workshop will explore the key gaps and barriers to municipal services for Aboriginal people, and how to forge stronger partnerships and improve access to available services through an improved understanding of Aboriginal culture. Case studies from small and large municipalities will be presented.

Speakers:

• Leona Carter, Director, Aboriginal Relations Office, Community Service, City of Edmonton   
• Charlene Lafreniere, Councillor, Thompson, MB, Urban Aboriginal Strategy 
• John Gordon, Director, Urban Aboriginal Strategy, AADNC, Office of the Federal Interlocutor 
• Jeffrey Cyr, Executive Director, National Association of Friendship Centers 
• Jim Downham, President  & CEO of PAC-the Packaging Association
• Chris Rickett, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority

Getting to Zero Waste: a local government partnership 

Simultaneous interpretation 

Gallery B

Every year local governments spend about $2.6 billion to manage waste, diverting funds from other priority areas and locking Canada into a linear waste management model – from producer to consumer to landfill. This workshop will examine how communities across Canada are closing the waste cycle loop. Working together, communities can share best practices for diverting organics, implementing extended producer programs and engaging the public to make smarter use of resources. Participants will also learn about some of these practices as well as Metro Vancouver’s National Zero Waste Marketing Council, a possible starting point for a national movement for better waste management policy and practice.

Session Host: 

• Councillor Michelle Morin-Doyle, Chair FCM Standing Committee on Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development

Moderator: 

• Mayor Greg Moore, Chair Metro Vancouver

Speakers:

• Mayor Greg Moore, Chair Metro Vancouver
• Paul Arnold, Professor Acadia University

From Newbie to Tweep in 90 Minutes: Twitter 201 for Municipal Politicians 

Simultaneous interpretation

Session will be webcast

Gallery C

It's out there, it's happening, and it will only get bigger. Social media is changing the way we engage with our friends, family and constituents. You know social media is a game changer, you already use Twitter, but you want to use it more effectively. In this workshop, we'll focus on helping you get the most out of Twitter.

Speakers:

• Mayor Jeff McConnell (@virdenmayor)
• Mayor Madeleine Redfern ‏(@MayorMadeleine)
• Mayor Brad Woodside (@BradWoodside)

Moderator:

• Sterling Lynch, Social Media Advisor, FCM

Long-Term Infrastructure Plan Consultation 

(By Invitation Only)

Regal B