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75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
Now It's Time to Build What Comes Next
MNL's Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Together, we’re shaping a stronger future for local government
75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
Now It's Time to Build What Comes Next
MNL's Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Together, we’re shaping a stronger future for local government
Introduction
MNL has spent 75 years advocating for municipalities and helping build stronger communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. As we celebrate this milestone, we are also preparing for the future.

Our current strategic plan is nearing completion and we are beginning work on a renewed vision that will guide MNL over the next several years. This process is about listening, learning and building a stronger organization that continues to meet the evolving needs of municipalities throughout the province.
  • We want a solid plan for maximizing benefits and programs for our members.
  • We want to help you sustain and grow our communities.
  • We are open and transparent and want your input.
How to participate
Member Survey
Share your ideas, priorities and concerns to help shape the future direction of MNL
Focus Groups
Join a conversation with municipal peers to dive deeper into key topics.
Stakeholder Interviews
One-on-one or small group discussions to share your insights and perspectives.
Why this matters
Municipalities are facing rapid change. Infrastructure pressures, housing, climate resilience, economic uncertainty, population shifts and growing service expectations are reshaping local government across Newfoundland and Labrador.
This strategic planning process is an opportunity to define how MNL can best support municipalities in the years ahead.
LEADERSHIP
Strong leadership that advocates for municipalities and builds collective voice.
ADVOCACY
Effective advocacy on the issues that matter most to our communities.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Programs and resources that strengthen the capacity of local government.
Timeline
Spring 2026
Engagement Launch
Kick-off the strategic planning process and invite participation.
Summer 2026
Member & Stakeholder
Consultation
Surveys, interviews and focus groups across the province.
Fall 2026
Draft Strategic
Priorities
Analyze input and develop draft priorities and opportunities.
Conference 2026
Final Strategic Plan Release
Share the plan and outline next steps for implementation.
©2026, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, All Rights Reserved.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Details
September 15-16
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
219 Hamilton River Road
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Hawke's Bay

Details
July 31, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
Torrent River Inn
3 Bowater Drive
Hawkes Bay, NL.
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

St. Anthony

Details
July 30, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
83-93 East Street
St. Anthony, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Stephenville

Details
July 28, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
432 Massachusetts Dr.
Stephenville, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Corner Brook

Details
July 27, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
141 O'Connell Drive
Corner Brook, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Grand Falls-Windsor

Details
July 25, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
5 Cromer Ave
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Gander

Details
July 24, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
1 Magee Road
Gander, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Burin

Details
July 22, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
105 Main Street
Burin, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Clarenville

Details
July 21, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
69 Pleasant Street
Clarenville, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

Conception Bay South

Details
July 20, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
To Be Announced
College of the North Atlantic
1670 Conception Bay Highway
Conception Bay South, NL
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
REGISTER
Role*

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