Citizen Engagement

I was invited yesterday to Ottawa to a national round table to present on some of our citizen engagement processes as they are recognized among the best.  Primarily, I discussed our recent process to develop our local growth management structure.  Some of the most interesting components included:

a random telephone survey to get a baseline public opinions and concerns related to [...]

Remembrance Day Parade

The Remembrance Day Parade assembled in front of City Hall earlier today.

Celebrating Diversity – November 11 to 20

November 11 – Remembrance Day (Canada, UK) – This day commemorates the soldiers killed in World Wars I and II.  Canadians always set aside this day in memory of those who gave their lives for freedom.  Many observers wear red poppies as a symbol of this day.
November 11 – Veterans Day (USA) – It was [...]