"It's not a case of the United States dictates the terms. We have a negotiation, we can come to a mutually successful outcome—it will take some time," PM Carney says when asked about reports that the U.S. is demanding concessions from Canada ahead of CUSMA trade talks.

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Small urban municipalities recognize 70 years of advocacy - Municipal World As OSUM marks 70 years, chair Jamie McGarvey says mounting pressures and limited resources make this a pivotal moment for small urban advocacy.

Enjoyed catching up again with Jamie McGarvey to get his thoughts on the pressures facing small urban municipalities and why the 70th anniversary of #OSUM is so important. #OnMuni #LocalGov
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FCM welcomes federal investment in stronger communities - Municipal World Canadian municipalities welcomed the federal government’s new Build Communities Strong Fund as a long‑overdue boost for aging local infrastructure.

Interesting #LocalGov insights from @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social as @fcm.ca welcomes Ottawa’s strengthened commitment to the #infrastructure funding needed to build stronger communities. #CDNMuni
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The Liberals have won all three byelections, forming a majority government According to the results of today's three byelections, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority government.

The Liberals have won all three byelections, forming a majority government

The sharply conservative Supreme Court, reshaped by President Trump’s three appointees, is the first since at least the 1950s to reject civil rights claims in most cases involving women and minorities, according to an analysis conducted for The Post. https://wapo.st/4tCkcJB

Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here's what to expect After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.

After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home. n.pr/4tHsWyb

Mayor Cam Guthrie: A community path outside politics - Municipal World Cam Guthrie is stepping away as Guelph’s mayor to make space for family, reset after the grind of public life, and chart a path beyond politics.

Interesting conversation with @camguthrie.bsky.social about his time in the #LocalGov space, what he will always remember, and sometimes even miss about being #mayor. Certainly be interesting to see what Cam's next chapter looks like. #CdnMuni
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Ontario budget signals shift in who pays for growth: OBCM - Municipal World Ontario’s big city mayors say the 2026 budget marks a shift toward senior orders of government taking greater responsibility for funding local growth.

Appreciate the insights on #ONBudget26 from @mariannemeedward.bsky.social. If she's right, the conversation around what #LocalGov pays for in Ontario, and maybe across Canada, could finally be shifting toward something more equitable.
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Former FCM president preparing for life beyond council - Municipal World After 29 years on Halton Hills council, former FCM president Clark Somerville is stepping away from elected life as he prepares for a semi‑retired future.

Enjoyed chatting with Clark as someone with nearly three decades of #LocalGov experience. His insights into the #municipal sector are definitely shaped by not only his passion for #community, but the work he accomplished with @fcm.ca as well. #CDNMuni
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‘Groundbreaking’ approach to youth mental health care in Toronto funded by $40-million donation The Labatt Family Thriving Minds Program aims to support new treatment models and speed up access to outpatient mental health care for youth and children, SickKids said.

The $40-million donation, given by the Labatt family, will go to the Labatt Family Thriving Minds Program, said the SickKids Foundation.

Summit targets gaps driving gender-based violence crisis - Municipal World A motion was brought forward to support the Break the Cycle summit, addressing gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, and human sex trafficking.

Given the twin crises of #homelessness and #ViolenceAgainstWomen, this summit will hopefully inspire all #LocalGov to take real action. Again, Rowena Santos helping lead such an important conversation.
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Local government veteran reflects on five decades of service  - Municipal World Jeff Fielding, whose career lasted more than five decades, is now reflecting on the highs and lows of public service as he transitions into retirement.

First met Jeff while covering @londonontario.bsky.social council some 20 years ago. Been luck to cross paths numerous times since. Enjoyed our latest chat as he looked back in retirement at 50-plus years of #LocalGov experience.
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ICYMI: Mechele and Melissa, frontline workers in the homelessness crisis, join the show to tell us all about it. You can listen here: the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mec... (or wherever you get your podcasts).

Strong governance, not strong mayors, key to city success - Municipal World St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston says the city’s real success has come from working together and staying focused on good governance.

Enjoyed speaking with Joe as he looks ahead at his eight remaining months as #mayor. From the benefits of good governance to the downside of "strong mayor" powers, he had plenty of #LocalGov insights to share. And a lot of love for where St. Thomas is headed.
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UBCM president emphasizes pluralism after B.C. budget - Municipal World Amid concerns over the 2026 B.C. budget, UBCM president Cori Ramsay is urging a pluralistic approach – one she said is key to relations with the province.

Appreciate Cori from @ubcm.bsky.social taking time to speak about a B.C. #budget that many people had concerns with. She makes a compelling case that focusing on pluralism and co-operation is the best way to ensure #LocalGov gets the support it needs. #BCMuni
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Canada’s big city mayors see opportunity in Carney meeting - Municipal World Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first formal meeting with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’ Caucus set a collaborative tone.

Appreciate Josh Morgan taking the time to discuss the recent conversation the @fcm.ca Big City Mayors Caucus had with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Seems like the mayors and the PM are on the same page for many of the #LocalGov issues of the day. #CDNmuni
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ROMA conference highlights pressures, opportunities - Municipal World ROMA’s record‑setting 2026 conference drew unprecedented municipal participation as rural leaders pressed for solutions to shared challenges.

As someone whose journalism career began in #rural Ontario, I enjoyed getting some #LocalGov perspectives from Christa Lowry, as chair of ROMA, on how rural and northern communities are finally being given their fair share of the political spotlight. #ONmuni
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Big‑city mayors sound alarm as Ontario homelessness rises - Municipal World Ontario mayors are warning of a worsening homelessness crisis, prompting renewed calls for a province‑wide state of emergency to support municipalities.

Insightful chat with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward about the troubling stats on #homelessness coming from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Bottom line from Ontario Big City Mayors, #LocalGov can't fix this crisis alone. #ONmuni
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Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is ‘not coming back’ as Trump heads to Switzerland Carney warns US-led global system of governance is enduring ‘a rupture’ as US president flies in for showdown with European leaders over Greenland Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has said that the US-led global system of governance is enduring “a rupture,” defined by great power competition and a “fading” rules-based order. His speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum comes a day before US President Donald Trump was set to address the gathering in Davos, Switzerland. Continue reading...

Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is ‘not coming back’ as Trump heads to Switzerland

Canada’s Leader Warns of a ‘Rupture’ in the Global Order, and ICE Is Accused of Killing Detainee Plus, what’s the point of learning cursive?

Listen to “The Headlines,” which brings you the biggest stories of the day from the New York Times reporters who are covering them, all in about 10 minutes.

And yesterday Council voted 13-2 to expropriate land for the southern spur. Just if anybody is watching. BRT never went away. #LdnOnt

A trade war over Greenland won’t guarantee victory in the wider battle The fate of the Danish territory will not be decided by transatlantic tariffs

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Trump tariff threats risk triggering ‘spiral of escalation’ in world economy, says IMF Fund warns rising geopolitical tensions could have ‘material impact’ on global growth and investment

Trump tariff threats risk triggering ‘spiral of escalation’ in world economy, says IMF

Councillors, homeless advocates seek better cold-weather response from city This follows decision not to activate Boyle warming centre during extreme cold alert.

This follows decision not to activate Boyle warming centre during extreme cold alert #ldnont
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Michael Oates, E.D. for St. Leonard's Community Services, joins us to talk about how his team helps people transition from incarceration back to the community - and more! | The Matt Brown Podcast Maybe you're familiar with the term, “hiding in plain sight”, in other words something is right in front of our nose, but it blends in so well that we don’t even see it. That’s often the case with the...

So, St. Leonard's Community Services of London and Area. You probably know the organization's name, do you know what they do here in London? Executive Director, Michael Oates, joins the podcast to tell us all about it. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mic...

FCM VP reflects on tumultuous 2025, rising municipal influence - Municipal World FCM first vp Tim Tierney said 2025 was a difficult year for local governments. Many of the issues facing municipalities will continue in 2026.

Some fascinating #LocalGov insights from Tim Tierney on not only a busy 2025, but what @fcm.ca and all #municipalities are looking at in 2026. #CDNmuni
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Municipal World's Top 10 feature stories for 2025 - Municipal World There was a wide range of topics to cover for local governments in 2025. Municipal World’s top 10 online feature stories provide insights into some.

It was my pleasure to have written many of the articles in this top 10 online #stories of 2025. Big thanks to everyone who enjoyed them. Well, and to those who read the ones I didn't write, too. #Top10 #LocalGov
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FCM lauds bail reform, long-term funding for affordability - Municipal World FCM is pressing governments for bail reform to ease policing costs and for sustained long‑term funding to tackle housing affordability.

Had the chance to catch up with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social and get the latest @fcm.ca insights into the state of #LocalGov in Canada. And certainly, #BailReform and #HousingAffordability are key #CDNMuni concerns.
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