Municipal Symposium 2026

Women and gender-diverse attendees are invited to join members of MNL’s Women and Gender Equity Committee for a casual networking breakfast. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to connect wi...

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Already thinking ahead to wildfire season? Planning for repairs after that last flooding episode? Pricing generators for a warming centre? If you’re like most towns, climate change is showing up on yo...

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Join Municipal Assessment Agency CEO Don Hearn as he presents on the 2027 valuation and other key MAA updates. Delegates will also have an opportunity to engage in a Q and A session. Outcomes: Member...

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A discussion of the Canada Community‑Building Fund (CCBF) and its subcomponent, the Provincial Targeted Infrastructure Fund (PTIF), outlining how they work, their eligibility criteria, and recent prog...

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This session provides a space to explore key anti-racist concepts and how they shape the realities of municipal leadership in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through reflective exercises and interactive di...

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Stewart McKelvey will highlight best practices for complaint processes and investigations, helping municipalities ensure their procedures are fair, transparent, and legally sound. This session will ex...

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Jointly presented by MNL and PMA, this panel discussion and Q&A session aims to provide clarity, guidance and inspiration on social media use for municipalities. Bring your questions to have them ...

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This presentation will focus on requirements for private sewage disposal systems and obligations for development in municipalities. Outcomes: Municipal council and staff will understand lot requiremen...

This session introduces a social innovation lens to understanding community benefits, encouraging municipalities to think beyond short-term economic gains and toward longer-term capacity-building. Thi...

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Indigenous members and attendees are invited to join your colleagues. Come to share in the solidarity, leadership and learning.

Facilitated by St. John’s Councillor Kate Cadigan, this informal engagement session invites MNL members under the age of 35 to connect with peers and members of MNL’s Youth Committee. Participan...

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Now that municipalities have been operating under the Towns and Local Service Districts Act for over a year, this panel will reflect on implementation experiences, emerging challenges, and practical l...

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As MNL begins the development of its next strategic plan, members are invited to take part in this interactive consultation session to help shape the organization’s direction. Participants will learn ...

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In this session we will introduce Work in Health NL and Healthcare Infusions – sharing tools and information on how municipalities can get involved and make a difference in this important work. Work i...

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What will your town look like a decade from now, and what choices will shape that future? Led by Rudy Norman, MNL Program Coordinator for the Tomorrow’s Towns program, this interactive session invites...

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Do you want to learn more about the new training being developed by PMA for your Town and City Clerks, Managers, CAOs and Department Heads? Many municipal administrators need training for the work r...

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This session will provide municipalities with an overview of the Tourism Accommodation Tax, outlining the legislative authority, decision points, and best practices for implementation and governance. ...

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The Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) is developing new training and resources aimed at supporting those involved in economic development within the province. This i...

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Communities across the province continue to face population decline and aging demographics. As a result, local businesses are faced with the reality of labour shortages affecting business continuity. ...

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Organization’s such as Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Network and their web of Community Advisory Boards, Affordable 360, Raising the Roof, Habitat for Humanity, Housing Co-ops and...

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MNL’s resolutions are a powerful tool for shaping advocacy priorities and driving meaningful change for municipalities across the province. This interactive session will guide members through th...