Conference, Trade Show and AGM 2026 | Community. Connections. Progress.

November 5, 2026
to
November 7, 2026
in
St. John's
at
St. John's Convention Centre
November 5, 2026
to
November 7, 2026
St. John's
St. John's Convention Centre

Agenda

Wednesday, November 4

1:30 pm

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5:00 pm
Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training
Please note, this session requires a separate $50 fee, in addition to your Conference registration fee.  Professional Development Session presented by First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre Fo...
6:00 pm

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8:00 pm
Registration Desk Open

The registration and information desk is located on the New Gower St. entrance side of the St. John’s Convention Cetnre, to the left of the main entrance.

Thursday, November 5

7:30 am

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4:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Opens
7:30 am

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9:00 am
Coffee and Tea Service, Trade Show Open
7:30 am

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8:45 am
Intergovernmental Breakfast

MNL members are invited to join invited elected representatives from the Provincial and Federal governments for a networking breakfast. This will be a light-fare, standing, mix and mingle event.

8:50 am

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9:30 am
Opening Ceremonies
9:35 am

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10:30 am
Opening Keynote by Alan Doyle

10:35 am

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11:00 am
Nutrition Break, Trade Show

Grab a mid-morning snack and a beverage while chatting with Trade Show exhibitors

11:05 am

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12:00 pm
Regional Check-ins

On the first morning of the Conference, gather with your regional counterparts to discuss common issues, make new connections, and determine shared goals.

Each region will meet separately. Location info will be published prior to the event. The MNL regions are Avalon, Eastern, Central, Western, Northern, Labrador.

 

12:05 am

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1:30 pm
Luncheon

Northern Cod: From Recovery to Opportunity

The recovery of Northern cod is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most important resource stories. As the commercial fishery enters its third year, global cod supply is constrained and demand for high-quality Newfoundland and Labrador cod is strong. Icewater Seafoods and Ocean Choice will discuss what this moment could mean for communities, local economies, and the province — and the importance of maximizing the value of the resource for the long term.

Sponsored by
3:35 pm

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4:00 pm
Nutrition Break and Trade Show

Provided by Trio

Sponsored by
4:05 pm

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5:00 pm
TRIO Fall Caucus Meeting
Trio will provide MNL members with an update on the latest news concerning the pension programme and health care programme. Mary Galway will deliver the health care programme update for 2027, and pens...
7:05 pm

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9:00 pm
Trade Show Reception

MNL invites Conference attendees to gather in the Trade Show exhibition area for an engaging evening of conversation with peers, stakeholders, and Trade Show exhibitors.

Friday, November 6

8:00 am

-

5:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open
8:00 am

-

9:00 am
Coffee and Tea Service in Trade Show Area
10:05 am

-

10:30 am
Nutrition Break and Trade Show
12:35 pm

-

2:00 pm
Luncheon
A Vital Connection: Connecting Communities and Powering Economic Growth
Marine Atlantic provides a vital connection for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, supporting the province’s supply chain, tourism sector and regional economic growth. This presentation examines growing demand and capacity pressures and outlines the organization’s forward-looking strategy for its fleet, infrastructure, workforce and innovation.
Presented by
Sponsored by
2:05 pm

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3:00 pm
Regions Building Together
This session will introduce the Regional Prosperity Partnership, MNL’s new program focused on regional economic development. Hear about the goals of the program and find out about projects and initiat...
3:05 pm

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3:30 pm
Supporting Procurement Accountability
Representatives from the Public Procurement Agency will provide an overview of common compliance issues and introduce new supports to help public bodies achieve best value and audit compliance. ...
4:05 pm

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4:30 pm
How to Support Co-operative Housing in NL
The case for co-op housing is clear. Co-ops support affordability, stability, and community control. They also help keep housing in the non-profit sector over the long term, which matters for communit...
4:35 pm

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5:00 pm
Prize Draws
7:00 pm

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9:00 pm
Hospitality Night: Rooms to Reflect
Rooms to Reflect: Together with Destination St. John’s, MNL is pleased to invite Conference delegates to The Rooms for an evening among Newfoundland and Labrador’s art, culture, and histor...

Saturday, November 7

6:35 pm

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9:00 pm
Appreciation Banquet

We close out the 2026 Conference with our annual banquet, a tradition as old as our annual conference. This year at the banquet, in addition to providing a space for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs presentation of the Long Service Awards, we will also be presenting the MNL Municipal Leadership Awards.

The Hon. Joanne Thompson will bring greetings.

©2026, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, All Rights Reserved.
75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
TRADESHOW
& AGM 2026
Community. Connections. Progress.
November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026
in St. John's at St. John's Convention Centre
75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
TRADESHOW
& AGM 2026
Community. Connections. Progress.
November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026
in St. John's at St. John's Convention Centre

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