Advocacy

The Municipal Solutions Platform outlines MNL’s key advocacy priorities leading into the 2021 provincial election. The document presents recommendations and policy positions focused on municipal fiscal sustainability, infrastructure renewal and innovation, regionalization, and strengthening municipal participation in provincial decision-making. It identifies major challenges facing municipalities and proposes practical solutions designed to improve local governance, infrastructure planning...

This strategic advocacy plan was developed to support MNL’s campaign for a province-wide ban on single-use plastic bags in Newfoundland and Labrador. The document outlines advocacy strategies, key messaging, media engagement tactics, petition campaigns, business outreach, social media promotion, and political engagement activities. It also provides background on previous MNL resolutions supporting a provincial ban and highlights the environmental, economic, and waste management benefits of...

This practical guide outlines best practices for drafting effective municipal resolutions. It explains how to write strong titles, preambles, operative clauses, and supporting background information. The document also provides guidance on building evidence-based advocacy positions and ensuring resolutions clearly communicate the desired action or policy outcome.

This document provides detailed guidance on preparing resolutions for submission to MNL. It explains resolution structure, classification categories, drafting requirements, eligibility criteria, submission procedures, and advocacy expectations. The guide is designed to help municipalities develop clear, effective, and actionable resolutions that support provincial advocacy efforts.

This document contains resolutions presented during the 2021 MNL Conference and Trade Show. Issues addressed include municipal electoral reform, codes of conduct, automated speed enforcement, childcare supports for councillors, and rural ambulance services. The resolutions reflect evolving priorities related to governance modernization, public safety, healthcare access, and improving participation in local government.