Critical Training When You Need It
We regularly develop and offer new workshops and webinars that focus on critical legislative, technical, and practical issues of interest to particular local government departments. Webinar topics cover current sector trends with the goal of enhancing knowledge and practical experience, while workshops focus on collaboration and skills-based outcomes for municipal professionals at all stages of their careers.
Upcoming Workshops & Webinars
As they say in sports, the best defence is a good offence. This is also true for privacy breaches within the municipal sector. The more checks and balances, mechanisms, and training that you can put in place to prevent privacy breaches from happening, the better prepared you will be to respond to ones that occur.
In this session, we'll look at how small municipalities can use the resources they already have and share resources with other municipalities to create an effective and…
This webinar will cover the basics of lottery licensing in Ontario and touch on changes within the lottery landscape over the past 2-3 years. Topics include updates and refreshers related to bingo (paper and electronic), break open tickets, raffles (paper and electronic), online gambling, and sports betting. Following the presentation, there will be an open Q&A period. If you are interested in keeping up-to-date on current lottery licensing legislation, policies, and recent events in…
Organizational culture isn't just a buzzword—it’s the heartbeat of how things get done. In this extended, hands-on session, we’ll explore what culture really means in a municipal setting, why it matters at every level, and how to build or shift it with intention. From boosting morale to retaining talent, this session will give you real tools, proven examples, and practical ideas that fit your team’s reality. Expect a high-energy, interactive format that blends lecture, discussion, and real-…
Hosted by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, this webinar focuses on best practices for operational, licensing, and financial compliance related to municipal sales and purchase/transfer of cemetery lands. Hear practical guidance and insights to help you and your teams navigate the complex legislative and regulatory framework for Ontario cemetery management and sales. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share, and learn from peers' experiences in this interactive session.
…When sensitive topics require maintaining confidentiality and need to be addressed by a board, council, or committee, a meeting that is open to the public or held in open session isn't effective. For this matter, a dedicated closed meeting should be held.
In this workshop, we'll discuss the essentials of a closed meeting: its purpose, benefits, rules, and potential pitfalls. We will also review a closed session protocol, which sets out the rules for holding closed council meetings.…