| S0 | 1 | ED | The Roadway to Prudent Investing for Ontario Municipalities | | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | | | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
The investment of reserves and reserve funds can create a significant source of non-tax revenue for your municipality. Simply put, it’s a valuable tool in the treasurer's toolkit, however under the default ‘Legal List’ (Section 418 of the Municipal Act), the list of permitted investments is limited and ultra conservative.
In 2020 the ONE Joint Investment Board (JIB) was established to allow any Ontario municipality an opportunity to leverage Section 418.1 (the Prudent Investor Standard). ONE JIB has since grown to 15 municipalities, with over $2.25 billion invested.
This overview and panel discussion will highlight the requirements of the Prudent Investor Standard, the steps required under the Municipal Act, the long term benefit of a diversified investment portfolio, as well as sector feedback from the District of Muskoka, who has leveraged PI since 2020.
This is your chance to get up to speed, hear tales from the road, and determine if Prudent Investment should be on your to-do list for next year!
| Jennifer Hess, Manager, Investment Services, ONE Investment (bio)
Jason Hagan, LAS Program Manager, ONE Investment (bio)
Martin Leclair, Vice President and Institutional Portfolio Manager, PH&N Institutional, RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (bio)
Vineet Bhatia, Director, Tax Policy & Long-Term Financial Planning, District of Muskoka (bio)
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| S3 | 1 | ED | Workshop 1: Future-Ready Municipalities: Long-term Financial Planning in a Dynamic Environment | | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | | | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
Following the completion of asset management plans and in the wake of ever-changing legislation, municipalities are facing pressure to increase property taxes and user fees in order to sustainably fund services and the infrastructure needed to support them. This session will discuss the importance of long-term financial planning to understand the impacts of growth and increasing capital costs on municipal budgets.
This session will discuss all components of a robust long-term financial plan, including forecasting future assessment growth, identification of capital needs (including sources of data), estimating changes in operating costs and revenues, and incorporating lifecycle costs and infrastructure deficits from your asset management plans. The session will also address the role of benchmarking, public engagement, and affordability metrics in the development of long-term financial plans. A case study will be included to provide you with a real-world example of these principles in practice and how the results of the plan help inform decision making. | Peter Simcisko, Managing Partner, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (bio)
Daryl Abbs, Managing Partner, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (bio)
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| S4 | 1 | ED | Workshop 2: Multi year Budgeting | | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | | | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
Multi-year budgeting is a tool that can help municipalities strike the right balance between longer-term objectives and short-term needs.
This session will discuss multi-year budgeting approaches. Case studies will explore the multi-year budgeting journey of several municipalities who are at different stages in their journey. Municipal staff will share their tips, tricks and lessons learned through an engaging and interactive session. | Donna Herridge, Executive Director, Municipal Finance Officers' Association (MFOA) (bio)
Susan Cunningham, Consultant, Municipal Finance Officers' Association (MFOA) (bio)
Shanna O’Dwyer, Deputy Treasurer and Manager of Financial Strategy and Reporting, City of Guelph (bio)
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| S5 | 1 | ED | Workshop 3: Financial Systems Implementation in Municipal Finance: | Compare and Contrast Lessons Learned | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | | | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
Municipalities face unique challenges when implementing new financial systems, including regulatory compliance, public accountability, and resource constraints. This presentation examines the lessons learned across three critical phases of financial system implementation in the municipal context: planning, implementation, and post-implementation.
In the planning phase, successful municipalities prioritize early stakeholder engagement, develop a scope and detailed requirements, set realistic timelines and budgets, and integrate change management strategies from the outset. The implementation phase brings challenges such as aligning cross-departmental workflows, managing vendor and customer relationships, and adapting to evolving requirements. Change management during this phase plays a crucial role in preparing staff for new systems, addressing resistance, and maintaining momentum. In the post-implementation phase, focus shifts to system stabilization, end-user adoption, data validation, and process refinement. Effective change management ensures continued training, clear communication, and feedback loops that help institutionalize the system and avoid a regression to old habits.
By comparing lessons learned from aspects of municipal experiences, this session offers practical insights into what works—and what doesn’t—when modernizing financial systems in the public sector. Attendees will gain a framework to anticipate challenges, apply change management principles, and achieve sustained success. | Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director, Finance and Treasurer, Town of Aurora (bio)
Elizabeth Adams-Quattrociocchi, Manager of Financial Reporting and Revenue, Town of Aurora (bio)
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| S12 | 1 | ED | Updates Session | | 8:30 AM | 12:00 PM | | | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
Hear the latest and greatest updates pertaining to the topics of significant interest to municipal finance officers. Speakers will provide updates of key changes that occurred earlier in 2025 as well as current developments, and what's coming down the pipe in the near future. Don't miss this one-stop session for your sector-relevant updates! | |
| S11 | 1 | ED | Workshop - Asset Management | | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | | | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | | |
| S16 | 1 | ED | Workshop - Asset Management | | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | | | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | | |
| S17 | 1 | ED | Updates Session | | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | | | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
Hear the latest and greatest updates pertaining to the topics of significant interest to municipal finance officers. Speakers will provide updates of key changes that occurred earlier in 2025, as well as current developments, and what's coming down the pipe in the near future. Don't miss this one-stop session for your sector-relevant updates! | |
| S29 | 1 | OT | Conference Opening Remarks | | 8:45 AM | 9:00 AM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 | | |
| S30 | 1 | OT | MFOA's Awards Presentation | | 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 | | |
| S31 | 1 | ED | Opening Keynote: The AI Advantage | Transforming Municipal Finance for the Next Decade | 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
In this dynamic and insight-rich session, Ramy Nassar explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of municipal finance. Attendees will learn to leverage AI for more accurate long-term financial forecasting, insight, and planning. Ramy introduces a Strategic Foresight mindset and toolkit tailored for municipal finance leaders, empowering them to think beyond today’s challenges. Participants will discover how to leverage technology to identify emerging risks and opportunities in municipal finance over the next decade and beyond, and how to build more resilient financial strategies using AI-driven insights. Ultimately, this session will equip leaders with the tools to future-proof their organizations at a time of rapid technological disruption.
Sponsored by: OECM | Ramy Nassar, Former Head of Innovation for Mattel, Author, Futurist (bio)
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| S34 | 1 | OT | Discussion Forum A - Population 1-10,000 (in-person only) | | 11:00 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
What Keeps you Up at Night? Collaborate, discuss and engage in meaningful discourse with other similar-sized municipalities. The agenda topics are developed by the questions, topics and/or concerns that you provide to us upon registration. | |
| S35 | 1 | OT | Discussion Forum B - Population 10,000-50,000 (in-person only) | | 11:00 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
What Keeps you Up at Night? Collaborate, discuss and engage in meaningful discourse with other similar-sized municipalities. The agenda topics are developed by the questions, topics and/or concerns that you provide to us upon registration. | |
| S36 | 1 | OT | Discussion Forum C - Population 50,000-150,000 (in-person only) | | 11:00 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
What Keeps you Up at Night? Collaborate, discuss and engage in meaningful discourse with other similar-sized municipalities. The agenda topics are developed by the questions, topics and/or concerns that you provide to us upon registration. | |
| S70 | 1 | OT | Discussion Forum D - Population 150,000+ (in-person only) | | 11:00 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
What Keeps you Up at Night? Collaborate, discuss and engage in meaningful discourse with other similar-sized municipalities. The agenda topics are developed by the questions, topics and/or concerns that you provide to us upon registration. | |
| S38 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session A: Lean Improvement Automation and Finance | | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Session will introduce lean thinking as a way of work within the finance division. It will talk about major lean process improvements within the accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable functions that have been implemented at the City of Mississauga. It will include higher cost improvements (Accounts payable invoice and expense workflow software solution, bank reconciliation automation using SAP customized programming) and also lower cost improvements for revenue recognition using Microsoft excel Power Query and redesigning the chart of accounts. These improvements have significantly reduced errors and employee time spent and modernized & digitized the processes. The improvements are not only limited to technology, but also to process, staff and culture. | Wes Anderson, Senior Manager, Business Planning & Financial Services, City of Mississauga (bio)
Lindsay Kay, Accounting & Financial Reporting, City of Mississauga (bio)
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| S39 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session B: Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future | Mapleton’s Journey to Establishing a Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Rural municipalities in Ontario face increasing challenges in managing water and wastewater
services—ranging from aging infrastructure and compliance with regulatory standards to
financial sustainability and capacity limitations. In response, a growing number of communities
are exploring alternative governance models to ensure long-term service delivery while
maintaining public accountability.
This presentation explores the process, rationale, and outcomes of establishing a Municipal
Service Corporation (MSC) to manage water and wastewater services. Drawing on a recent
case study, the session will detail the legal framework, stakeholder engagement, business
planning process, and governance design considerations when launching an MSC under the
Ontario Municipal Act.
Attendees will gain insights into:
- The benefits and risks of MSCs for small and rural municipalities
- Key considerations for council, staff, and community stakeholders
- Lessons learned from the experience of Mapleton Township
This session offers practical guidance on how MSCs can be leveraged to provide increase
capacity for reliable, affordable, and locally governed municipal infrastructure. | Gregg Davidson, Mayor, Township of Mapleton (bio)
Manny Baron, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Mapleton (bio)
Patrick Kelly, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Township of Mapleton (bio)
Sam Johnson, Managing Director, Graham Capital (bio)
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| S40 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session C: Budgeting - Having the Budget Discussions You Want | | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Do your budget discussions with Council take a long time? Do you get sidetracked into a lot of detailed discussions instead of focusing on the big things? Have you ever considered that these outcomes might be a product of what you're putting into your budget process?
This session will look at how Kitchener moved from 12-hour budget meetings to less than half a day by building trusting relationships with Council, an ongoing commitment to bring forward budgets that reflect Council's financial and strategic priorities, and adapting the content presented to Council to a more user-friendly format.
| Ryan Hagey, Director of Financial Planning & Asset Management, City of Kitchener (bio)
Debbie Andrade, Manager of Budgets, City of Kitchener (bio)
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| S41 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session D: Maximizing your Reserve Fund Potential | | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Managing your reserve funds is one of the most important jobs for municipal finance officers. We need to maximize our returns, while also planning for cash flows and future spending needs. Join The Geoffrey Pennal Advisory Group and Guests as we examine strategies and case studies to help you plan and maximize your reserve funds. | Geoffrey Pennal, Senior Investment Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, CIBC Wood Gundy (bio)
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| S74 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session E: FH Black & Co: Digital Transformation in Local Government: A Case Study (with Town of Pelham) | | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Ontario’s public sector finance, budget, and audit departments are being stretched, as they are increasingly being asked to deliver more with stagnating resources. Organizations like the Town of Pelham are taking a multi-pronged approach to meet these challenges – improving productivity through business process refinement, technology utilization, and the acquisition of specialist, third-party resources.
This presentation will explore how the Town of Pelham navigated the enabling grant application process, leveraged outside resources, and implemented technology to measurably improve productivity. | Teresa Quinlin-Murphy, Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer, Town of Pelham (bio)
Usama Seraj, Manager Financial Services and Deputy Treasurer, Town of Pelham (bio)
Megan Soles, Principal Consultant, F.H. Black & Company Incorporated (bio)
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| S43 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session F: Strengthening Municipal Governance: The Role of Internal Audits in Enhancing Accountability and Risk Management | | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
This session will explore how enhancing internal audit capabilities within municipalities can significantly strengthen their ability to manage risk, improve value for money, meet strategic objectives, and increase overall accountability and transparency.
Finance Administrators are tasked with ensuring that municipalities operate efficiently and effectively while minimizing fraud and risk. By adopting a robust internal audit framework, municipalities can create a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks before they escalate into larger issues. An Internal audits lens can serve as a vital tool for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with regulations, and the overall efficiency of operations. This proactive stance not only helps in safeguarding municipal assets but also enhances the credibility of financial reporting.
During this session, we will delve into the following key areas:
- The Importance of Internal Audits: Understand the critical role that internal audits play in risk management and how they can help municipalities achieve their strategic objectives.
- Enhancing Value for Money: Learn how effective internal audits can lead to improved operational efficiency and better allocation of resources, ultimately resulting in greater value for money for taxpayers.
- Building Trust with Audit Committees: Discover how a strong internal audit function can enhance the relationship between Finance Administrators and audit committees, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.
- Integrating Internal and External Audits: Explore how a collaborative approach between internal and external auditors can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of the municipality's financial health and risk landscape.
- Case Studies and Best Practices: Review real-world examples of municipalities that have successfully strengthened their internal audit capabilities and the positive outcomes that followed.
By the end of this session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to leverage internal audit capabilities to not only meet compliance requirements but also to drive strategic initiatives that enhance the overall governance of their municipalities. | Suk Bedi, Director, KPMG (bio)
Anne Lindsay, Senior Manager, KPMG (bio)
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| S44 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session G: Redesigning a Chart of Accounts for All Reporting Needs:A Strategic Approach to Multi-Purpose Financial Reporting | | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
A well-structured chart of accounts (COA) is the foundation of accurate, flexible, and efficient municipal financial reporting. This presentation will demonstrate how a thoughtfully redesigned COA can simultaneously meet diverse reporting requirements, including budgeting (modified accrual), financial statements (PSAS compliance), and the Financial Information Return (FIR – program-based). Using practical examples, we will show how leveraging chart fields—such as segments for programs, funding sources, and reserves—can dramatically improve reporting clarity and adaptability across departments.
The session will also highlight the critical role of the COA in the success of a new financial system implementation. A modern COA defines key business requirements, facilitates integrated reporting from a single source of truth, and supports organizational change by moving away from historically restrictive, rigid account coding structures. We’ll explore how a redesigned COA becomes not just a technical artifact but a strategic enabler of better decision-making, compliance, and financial transparency.
| Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director, Finance and Treasurer, Town of Aurora (bio)
Elizabeth Adams-Quattrociocchi, Manager of Financial Reporting and Revenue, Town of Aurora (bio)
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| S45 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session H: Property Tax - Making Effective Property Tax Policy in a Non-Reassessment Era | | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
This session will explore how municipalities can leverage the pause in reassessment as an opportunity to make proactive and strategic property tax policy decisions. By focusing on immediate policy goals and aligning with local priorities, participants will discover actionable strategies to strengthen tax policy frameworks and position their municipalities for future reassessment with confidence and foresight.
Key Focus Areas: An introduction to the current era of property taxation in Ontario, highlighting why the pause in reassessment presents an opportunity to make strategic decisions.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Exploring how municipalities can make forward-thinking property tax policy decisions during this period, positioning themselves effectively for when reassessment resumes.
- Multi-Residential Tax Treatment: Specific attention will be given to the treatment of multi-residential properties, trends and considerations related to the traditional multi-residential class and strategies for preparing reliable quantitative and qualitative analysis in relation to the new multi-residential subclass.
- Effective Business Tax Strategies: Examining how the treatment of commercial and industrial classes impact the tax base over the long-term and strategies for balancing immediate impacts with future stability.
- Difficult Tax Policy Decisions: Identifying and tackling challenging policy decisions that might become more complex once reassessment starts, due to competing shifts and adjustments.
- Engaging with Council: Providing guidance for those in advisory roles to council on effectively communicating these complex issues and options, aligning them with strategic objectives and locally sensitive priorities.
- Overcoming the Complacency Trap: Why waiting for an “announcement” might actually prevent you from preparing for the implications of reassessment and why now might be a much better time to start getting ready.
| Peter Frise, VP, Policy & Consulting Services, Municipal Tax Equity (MTE) Consultants Inc. (bio)
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| S46 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session I: Municipal Water and Wastewater Services Corporations (Part 2) | | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Following up on last year’s presentation on Municipal Water and Wastewater Municipal Services Corporations (“MSCs”), this year’s presentation focuses on some issues and topics, including financing implications, that will impact the future use and successful implementation of Municipal Water and Wastewater MSCs. It is critically important to ensure that municipal water and wastewater service remain under public ownership for the protection of the ratepayers who use and pay for those services. Good governance of MSCs will be essential and municipalities will need to adapt to changing market and other conditions. Appropriate processes and procedures will be needed to ensure success where several municipalities combine to deliver their water and wastewater services through a single MSC. | Bradley McLellan, Counsel, WeirFoulds LLP (bio)
Heather Douglas, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP (bio)
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| S75 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session J: Walking Together: OECM’s Journey Toward Truth and Reconciliation | | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM | | | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Join this powerful and thought-provoking session as OECM shares its ongoing journey to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous and First Nations communities. For delegates seeking practical insight into working together towards reconciliation, this session offers a candid look at what it means to engage authentically, evolve responsibly, and honour Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
You’ll hear firsthand how OECM has embedded Indigenous engagement and partnerships into its broader organizational strategy—not as a checklist, but as a continuous, evolving commitment rooted in respect, trust, and mutual understanding.
| Patrice Likamshum, Director of Business Development, Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) (bio)
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| S54 | 1 | OT | Conference Opening Remarks | | 8:15 AM | 8:25 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 | | |
| S55 | 1 | ED | Economic Update | | 8:25 AM | 9:10 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
This presentation will focus on what municipalities can expect the economic backdrop to look like over the coming years. Topics will include the outlook for the Canadian labour market, inflation, interest rates, housing, immigration and productivity, plus a review of key global themes including the U.S. tariffs, de-globalization, China and technological change.
Sponsored by: RBC Global Asset Management Inc. PH&N Institutional | Eric Lascelles, Managing Director & Chief Economist, RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (bio)
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| S56 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session K: Development Charges: What’s Changed, What’s Coming, and What You Need to Know | | 9:15 AM | 10:15 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
Join Craig Binning and Stefan Krzeczunowicz for a fast-paced fireside chat tackling the tidal wave of legislative changes, how municipalities are adapting, and where things are headed next. No jargon—just sharp insights, real-world examples, and straight talk. Audience questions are most welcome. | Craig Binning, Partner, Hemson (bio)
Stefan Krzeczunowicz, Associate Partner, Hemson (bio)
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| S57 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session L: NPN Presents: Meet Alex, Your AI assistant: Real Use Cases for Microsoft Co-Pilot in the Town of Stouffville | | 9:15 AM | 10:15 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
AI is transforming the way municipal finance professionals work, and Microsoft Copilot is leading the way. Join us to explore how this powerful tool can enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and support decision-making. Drawing from the Town of Stouffville’s pilot project, we’ll share practical examples of how Copilot can be used every day in municipal finance, along with insights on the implementation process and key lessons learned. Whether you're considering AI adoption or just curious about its potential, this session will offer practical takeaways for the future of finance. | Marina Fung, Manager of Budgets and Financial Planning, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (bio)
Lauren Rambajue, Finance Specialist, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (bio)
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| S58 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session M: Microsoft has announced End of Life for Dynamics GP in 2029 | Now What? How to sustain your systems and prepare for the Future | 9:15 AM | 10:15 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
This session looks at efforts to sustain the life of your current municipal ERP as well as look at how to make plans for future investments and potential ERP replacements. Included will be tips for improving the value and adoption of your current ERP systems for Municipal Core Finance, Property Tax Management, Utilities, Payroll and other Municipal Finance functions. Commentary will also be provided on tips and guidance on searching and selecting a new municipal ERP. | Scott Jorgens, Director, Endeavour Solutions Inc. (bio)
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| S59 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session N: Data Governance Policy | | 9:15 AM | 10:15 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
Review and development of a Data Governance Policy. Now that we have AMP's and are continually working on improving data quality, there needs to be a policy in place that addresses all of the contributing elements. The policy will ensure that the various data sets are updated on a regularly defined schedule and who is responsible for the data. Data such as Road Needs Study, Bridge Inspections, Sidewalk Study, etc. are what needs to be addressed. In addition, there needs to be a defined process for updating condition and replacement costs, and completion of lifecycle events. | Chris Vanderheyden, Director, Asset Management Advisory, PSD Citywide Inc. (bio)
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| S76 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session O: Driving Change Together: MPAC’s insights and tools for municipal success | | 9:15 AM | 10:15 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
Join us for an exciting session where we’ll showcase how MPAC is transforming the municipal and property owner experience through innovation and modernized services. Get key updates on market trends, operational highlights, and valuable tools developed with our municipal partners to support your decision-making. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead and drive positive change in your community! | Jamie Bishop, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Customer Experience, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) (bio)
Mary Dawson-Cole, Director, Municipal and Stakeholder Relations, Public Affairs and Customer Experience, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) (bio)
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| S61 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session P: AMCTO Presents: Strong Mayor Powers | | 10:45 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
This session will discuss Strong Mayor powers with a focus on how the powers have been used, implementation challenges and successes, and opportunities to discuss perspectives on the topic. | |
| S62 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session Q: Hot Topic | | 10:45 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
Stay tuned for more information. Session will be confirmed closer to the conference and will discuss the latest and greatest based on the current landscape. | |
| S63 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session R: Revenues – Adapting to New Accounting Standards and Meeting Information Needs | | 10:45 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
Over the years accounting standards around various revenue streams have changed. Criteria need to be considered for how and when revenues are recorded in your municipality. This presentation will go through a brief overview of the types of revenues usually recorded by municipalities and the overall considerations for revenue recognition. Additional time will be spent considering PS3400 Revenues as well as PS3100 Restricted Assets and Revenues. The presentation will include tips for the accounting of transactions but also how to support working papers for audit purposes. | Victoria Watson, Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting, MNP (bio)
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| S64 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session S: Smarter Processes, Stronger Finance: AI and Automation in Local Government | | 10:45 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
As local governments face increasing demands with limited resources, finance professionals are looking for ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, and oversight. This session explores how artificial intelligence and process automation are being applied to streamline municipal finance operations. Attendees will gain insight into how modern tools can support better reporting, stronger internal controls, and more timely decision-making. The session will include real-world examples and practical approaches that finance leaders can take back to their organizations. | Bonnie Agnew, Senior Director, Education & Gov Sales, Sylogist (bio)
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| S77 | 1 | ED | Concurrent Session T: Planning Powerful Communities: Working Collaboratively to Secure Ontario’s Energy Future | | 10:45 AM | 11:45 AM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
Our session will delve into the significant transformation underway in Ontario’s electricity sector. Over the next 20 years, Ontario’s electricity system will require significant expansion to meet growing demand – our projections anticipate that our system may now need to more than double in size by 2050 - and that takes an incredible amount of preparation and collaboration, particularly with local government leaders. Municipalities are at the forefront of this change; both as drivers of the increasing demand on the electricity system, as well as being critical to securing Ontario’s electricity future. | Brian Gordon, Senior Manager, Regional & Community Engagement, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) (bio)
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| S65 | 1 | ED | Closing Keynote: The Three Chairs: How Great Leaders Drive Communication, Performance & Engagement | | 11:50 AM | 12:50 PM | | | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
When we study GREAT leaders, we discover powerful patterns in their everyday behavior. These patterns include how they lead their teams, inspire their people, give feedback, manage conflict, take initiative on their most important objectives, carefully manage their time and energy, take responsibility for their choices and manage change under pressure. All of these skills depend on their attitude and Emotional Intelligence (EQ). So it’s not surprising that research confirms that 90% of top performers across all industries are high in EQ. Although IQ is genetic, EQ is simply a set of skills that can be learned by anyone wanting to be successful in their life and career!
Audiences will learn:
- The 3 different attitudes / “The 3 Chairs”
- How these 3 attitudes impact (positively or negatively) leadership, performance, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, emotion management, risk-taking, engagement & retention
- 3 practical strategies to start building a healthy attitude / EQ in yourself & those around you, driving communication, performance & engagement
| Karyn Gordon, CEO & Co-Founder, DK Leadership, DK Leadership (bio)
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