March 7 and 8, 2017: Spring Mayors’ Caucus and Provincial Leaders’ Breakfast

Salons 8/10, Shaw Conference Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton

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Tuesday, March 7(Municipal district and county representatives invited to attend this day)
6:30 – 7:30 / Registration for Mayors’ Caucus and Provincial Leaders’ Breakfast
PROVINCIAL LEADERS’ BREAKFAST
7:30 – 8:30 / Breakfast Served (in Salon 8/10)
President’s Opening Remarks
Minister of Municipal Affairs Remarks and Q&A
8:30 – 9:00 / BREAK as room is cleared and reset for Mayors’ Caucus
9:00 – 9:05 / MAYORS’ CAUCUS BEGINS
9:05 – 9:30 / Dialogue with Honourable MinisterBilous: Economic Development and Broadband
9:30 – 9:45 / BREAK
9:45 – 10:15 / Dialogue with Honourable Minister Phillips: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Action
10:15 – 11:00 / Presentation: Impact of US Political Changes (Dave Hancock)
11:00 – 11:30 / Dialogue with Honourable Minister Mason: Infrastructure, Water, and Transportation Initiatives
11:30 – 12:00 / AUMA President’s Report: Key Federal & Provincial Advocacy
12:00 – 1:00 / LUNCH BUFFET (Salon 11/12)
1:00 – 1:30 / Presentation: Modern Electricity Market (Alvin Law)
1:30 – 2:45 / Panel Presentation: Preparing for Legalization of Marijuana
  • Task Force Recommendations: Honourable Anne McLellan, Chair, Task Force
  • Scope and Timing of Provincial Regulations: Bill Sweeney, Assistant Deputy Minister, Justice and Solicitor General
  • Driving Under the Influence: Corporal Richard Nowak, RCMP

2:45 – 3:00 / BREAK
3:00– 4:00 / Panel Presentation: Climate Change
  • Understanding Federal and Provincial Policy Changes: BinnuJeyakumar, Pembina Institute
  • BC’s Experiences with the Carbon Levy: Wendy Booth, Union of BC Municipalities

4:00 / Closing Remarks
4:00 - 6:30 pm / Networking (cash bar) in lobby near Salon 8/10
Thanks to our sponsor Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer
Wednesday, March 8 (AUMA regular members only)
7:00 – 8:00 / Buffet Breakfast in Salon 11/12
8:00 – 8:45 / Presentation and Discussion: Implications of Carbon Levy
This session will provide an overview of AUMA’s advocacy efforts relating to the carbon levy. Delegates will be asked:
  • How is the carbon levy impacting your municipality?
  • How is the levy impacting your community in terms of businesses and residents?
  • What projects in your municipality could be supported with funding?

8:45 – 9:00 / CEO’s Report on Municipal Resources
9:00 – 10:00 / Presentation and Discussion: MGA Change Management
This session will provide an overview of work underway to prepare for MGA changes, including proposed scope/delivery of training for mandatory elected official training, and other tools and templates. Delegates will be asked about an approach to the Elected Officials Training Model:
  • Duration: two days?
  • Timing: how soon is this required after election?
  • Content: how it aligns with local council training?
  • Regional approach: which locations work best?
  • Any other feedback?
Delegates will also be asked about the proposed MGA change management tools:
  • How valuable will the identified change management tools be?
  • Are there any other tools or templates you’d like AUMA to consider developing?

10:00 – 10:15 / BREAK
10:15 – 11:45 / Presentation and Discussion: Recommendations for a New Funding Model to Replace MSI
This session will provide a summary of AUMA’s review and evaluation of the current MSI, the proposed vision, objective and principles for a new municipal funding model, and an overview of the proposed funding source.Delegates will be asked the following questions:
  • What, if any, aspects of the proposed funding source are a concern and why?
  • Should the replacement program have a portion of the funds dedicated for regional projects?
  • Should the replacement program maintain the $120,000 base funding for each municipality? If not, is it eliminated or changed?
  • How should rural and small communities be defined for the next federal infrastructure program that dedicates funding for rural areas?

11:45 – 12:45 / LUNCH (Salon 11/12)
12:45 – 1:30 / Presentation: Working Together to Advance Broadband Connectivity
  • David Migadel, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  • Lynette Tremblay, City of St Albert
This session will provide an update on federal initiatives and an example of regional collaboration relating to broadband. Following the presentations, delegates will be asked:
  • What are the key actions to be taken by municipalities, other governments, and other parties?

1:30 – 2:00 / Member Requests for Decision
The following RFD has been submitted to be voted on by members:
  • Water Quantity and Quality Management

2:00 – 2:30 / Top of Mind Issues: Open Mic
Delegates will have opportunity to share their top of mind municipal issues and opportunities.
2:30 – 3:20 / Concurrent Sessions:
  • Zone Meetings for Elected Officials
or
  • CAO Session in Salon 4 (Mandatory elected official training, MCCAC, and AMSC services)

3:20 – 3:30 / President’s Closing Remarks