Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Halifax 2018 Convention

From May 31-June 3, FCM will host the largest gathering of Canadian municipal elected officials for an unforgettable event: our 2018 Annual Conference and Trade Show.
This year’s conference, themed “Tools for tomorrow’s Canada,” is one you can’t miss. Here’s five reasons why:
#1 Acquire hands-on training and knowledge
⋅ Access more than 40 workshops, industry-led seminars and study tours.
⋅ Learn the latest best practices in municipal services and programs, along with the strategies and measures that can best address your community’s most pressing issues.
#2 Direct the municipal-federal advocacy agenda
⋅ Meet and hear from federal party leaders in advance of the 2019 federal election.
⋅ Vote on the resolutions that direct FCM’s advocacy work and shape the municipal-federal
agenda.
⋅ Elect members to the FCM Board of Directors.
#3 Network with peers, exchange ideas, and gain new insights tailored to your municipality
⋅ Take advantage of numerous opportunities to meet, learn from, and exchange views with
municipal colleagues from across the country.
⋅ Participate in region and issue-specific gatherings to identify priorities and action plans
tailored to your municipality’s opportunities and challenges.
#4 Discuss solutions and innovations with industry experts
⋅ Learn from more than 150 industry experts at our ever-popular trade show about cost-effective, innovative solutions to help your municipality.
⋅ Find the best solutions and products related to municipal planning, community
infrastructure, water, wastewater, housing, transit, sustainability and more.
#5 Showcase your community on the national stage
⋅ Lend your voice to the national and local news stories that will emerge throughout the
conference.
⋅ Share first-hand knowledge about your community’s challenges and solutions.