BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Wednesday, November 26th

RBC Convention Centre

Round 1

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

  • Main Plenary Room 2E–H

    Join Manitoba’s Minister of Health, Dr. Condon, and Jason Little for an open Q&A addressing provincial healthcare priorities, challenges, and opportunities for municipalities.


  • Meeting Room 1

    This panel highlights women’s leadership in municipal government, featuring insights from Manitoba and Zambia on advancing gender equity, mentorship, and international collaboration in local governance. Presentations with Q&A to follow.

    Panelists: AMM President Kathy Valentino; City of Winnipeg Councillor Janice Lukes; Councillor Angela Emms (Moderator, AMM Interlake District Director); and Executive Director Ms. Mpatanji Namumba, Local Government Association of Zambia. President Mr. Vincent Lilanda of Local Government Association of Zambia will join for the Q&A.


  • Meeting Room 2

    Micromobility devices such as e-scooters are becoming increasingly common on Manitoba’s roads, sidewalks, and pathways. Currently unregulated, their rapid adoption raises safety and enforcement challenges. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is developing a regulatory approach to ensure these devices are used safely and responsibly. This session will provide an overview of micromobility trends, outline Manitoba’s proposed framework, and invite municipalities to share their experiences and feedback. 

    Presenters: Erin Russell, Director, Policy & Legislation Branch; Matthew Penner, Manager; and Steven Yurkowski, Senior Policy Analyst, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • Meeting Room 3

    Strong communities don’t happen by accident—they are built through recreation. This session demonstrates how municipal leaders can empower their recreation directors, strengthen local priorities, and position recreation as a driver of growth, connection, and resilience. Participants will learn practical strategies to support recreation as critical community infrastructure that promotes health, safety, and belonging while contributing to economic and social prosperity. 

    Presented by: Board Members of Recreation Manitoba. 


  • Meeting Room 4

    As the end of the municipal term approaches, this session focuses on how councils can make the most of their remaining months in office. Learn practical steps for preparing for an election, setting up the next council for success, and maximizing the impact of your final year. Topics include best practices for municipal elections, effective transition planning, and maintaining leadership momentum through change.

    Presented by: Manitoba Government and Staff (MGAS) Leadership. 

    Please note that this session will run twice. 

  • Main Plenary Room, 2E–H

    Manitoba’s challenging wildfire season and provincial state of emergency tested communities and governments alike. This panel discusses lessons learned, coordination successes, and strategies to strengthen future wildfire preparedness and response.

    Presented by: ADM Christine Stevens and ADM Kristin Hayward, with Loren Schinkel (AMM Eastern District Director, Reeve of RM of Lac du Bonnet – dual panelist/moderator) and Mayor Colleen Smook from the City of Thompson.


  • Meeting Room 1

    Practical, low-cost strategies to strengthen council–CAO relations and improve governance. Participants will explore key municipal models, meeting practices, and communication habits that foster trust, collaboration, and effective decision-making—reinforcing the one-employee model and helping councils build stronger, more functional relationships with their administrative teams.

    Presented by: Duane Nicol (CAO, City of Selkirk) on behalf of Manitoba Municipal Administrators (MMA)


  • Meeting Room 2

    This session builds on the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) Community Edge Municipal Capacity Building Project, guiding municipal leaders as they build Community Economic Development (CED). Presentation will include developing or updating CED plans, investing human and financial resources, managing expectations, and measuring and communicating success through evaluation, engagement, and progress celebration.

    Presented by : Marilyn Crewe, Economic Development Officer, Town of Neepawa; and Lana Cowling-Mason, General Manager, Community Futures West Interlake.


  • Meeting Room 3

    An update on Manitoba’s transition to a fully industry-operated and funded residential blue bin recycling model, focusing on the implications for municipal operations, timelines, and next steps.

    Presented by: Kelly Kuryk (Manitoba Environment and Climate Change) and Karen Melnychuk (Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba). 


  • Meeting Room 4

    As the end of the municipal term approaches, this session focuses on how councils can make the most of their remaining months in office. Learn practical steps for preparing for an election, setting up the next council for success, and maximizing the impact of your final year. Topics include best practices for municipal elections, effective transition planning, and maintaining leadership momentum through change.

    Presented by: Manitoba Government and Staff (MGAS) Leadership. 

    Please note that this session will run twice. 

Round 2

2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.


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