Program

Thursday, May 30

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.	Exhibitor registration and move in
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.	Delegate registration, sponsored by Municipal Information Network
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Big City Mayor’s Caucus meeting (BCMC)
1 – 4 p.m.	Blanket exercise: reconciliation through learning, sponsored by Nuclear Waste Management Organization
1 – 3:30 p.m.	Study tours Videotron Centre: Ann innovative model for equipment acquisition Preserving our built heritage through original reconversion Quebec City libraries: Community hubs, models of efficiency Putting smart mobility to use for citizens: Connecting 311 and the traffic manager Energy recovery and the environment: The Quebec City biomethanation plant project Quebec City, where public art is part of everyday life Restoring public access for an active and healthy city Assistance for people in vulnerable or crisis situations: Cooperation between police and frontline workers
3 – 3:45 p.m.	Orientation session for first-timers (S/I)
4 – 5 p.m.	Regional networking
5 – 7 p.m.	Official trade show opening and reception, sponsored by the Port of Vancouver

Friday, May 31

7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Exhibitor registration
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.	Delegate registration, sponsored by Municipal Information Network
7 – 8 a.m.	Breakfast on the trade show floor
7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Trade show
8 – 9 a.m.	Opening ceremony (S/I), sponsored by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
9 – 9:30 a.m.	Political keynote (S/I)
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Connected Lab, sponsored by Shaw Communications
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.	President’s forum (S/I), sponsored by Cement Association of Canada
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.	Coffee break
10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Study tours Videotron Centre: Ann innovative model for equipment acquisition Preserving our built heritage through original reconversion Quebec City libraries: Community hubs, models of efficiency Putting smart mobility to use for citizens: Connecting 311 and the traffic manager Energy recovery and the environment: The Quebec City biomethanation plant project Quebec City, where public art is part of everyday life Restoring public access for an active and healthy city Assistance for people in vulnerable or crisis situations: Cooperation between police and frontline workers
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Workshops Low-carbon solutions: Materials and lifecycle assessment How asset management builds resilient communities 5G in Canadian municipalities: Not just another G
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.	Lunch on the trade show floor, sponsored by Nuclear Waste Management Organization
2 – 2:30 p.m.	2^nd and 3^rd VP candidate presentations (S/I)
2:30 – 3 p.m.	Political keynote (S/I)
3:15 – 5:45 p.m.	Study tours Preserving our built heritage through original reconversion Quebec City libraries: Community hubs, models of efficiency Putting smart mobility to use for citizens: Connecting 311 and the traffic manager Energy recovery and the environment: The Quebec City biomethanation plant project Quebec City, where public art is part of everyday life Restoring public access for an active and healthy city Assistance for people in vulnerable or crisis situations: Cooperation between police and frontline workers
3:15 – 3:45 p.m.	Coffee break in workshop rooms
3:15 – 4:45 p.m.	Workshops How data can help build better lives Fostering reconciliation through partnership Rural Town Hall: Driving tomorrow’s growth
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.	Mayor’s welcome reception Discover our festive spirit and welcoming and friendly nature through the seasons

Saturday, June 1

7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Exhibitor registration
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Trade show
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.	Delegate registration, sponsored by Municipal Information Network
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast on the trade show floor
8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Connected Lab, sponsored by Shaw Communications
8 – 9 a.m.	Resolutions plenary (S/I)
9 – 10 a.m.	Rural plenary (S/I), sponsored by the Forest Products Association of Canada
10 – 10:30 a.m.	Political keynote (S/I)
10:30 – 11 a.m.	Coffee break
10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Study tours Videotron Centre: An innovative model for equipment acquisition Preserving our built heritage through original reconversion Urban Forest Tour Quebec City libraries: Community hubs, models of efficiency Quebec City, where public art is part of everyday life Restoring public access for an active and healthy city Assistance for people in vulnerable or crisis situations: Cooperation between police and frontline workers
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Workshops Building local solutions to the global plastics challenge Smart cities, better lives Legalized cannabis: how municipalities are adapting Festivals and other community events: Risks and rewards Forestry solutions for urban and rural communities
12:30 – 2 p.m.	Lunch on the trade show floor, sponsored by Lidstone & Company
1:45 – 2:15 p.m.	Trade show prize draw
2:30 – 4 p.m.	Workshops Northern and Remote Forum: Harnessing the potential of technology Municipalities and the Affordable Housing Crisis Youth Forum: Engagement tactics for the 21st century Responding to the drug crisis in our communities
2:30 – 5 p.m.	Study tours Preserving our built heritage through original reconversion Quebec City libraries: Community hubs, models of efficiency Quebec City, where public art is part of everyday life Restoring public access for an active and healthy city Assistance for people in vulnerable or crisis situations: Cooperation between police and frontline workers
3 – 6 p.m.	The Global Supply Chain: Waterside tour of the Port of Quebec

Sunday, June 2

7 a.m. – 4 p.m.	Delegate registration, sponsored by Municipal Information Network
7 – 8:15 a.m.	Women in Local Government Scholarship breakfast fundraiser, sponsored by Canadian Labour Congress Workshop: Powering Canada through energy development
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 – 10:45 a.m.	AGM & elections (S/I)
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.	Political keynote (S/I)
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.	Coffee break served with boxed lunches
11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Selection of candidates for Board of Directors, Regional Chairs and PTA Executive Representative
12 – 2:30 p.m.	Study tours (for non-elected officials) Preserving our built heritage through original reconversion Restoring public access for an active and healthy city
2 – 2:30 p.m.	FCM/Tree Canada Legacy Project
2 – 2:45 p.m.	Coffee break
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.	FCM 2019-2020 Board Member – Election results (S/I)
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.	Closing plenary and final remarks (S/I)
6 – 11:30 p.m.	Host City reception & closing dinner Experience and share our joie de vivre and our passion for culinary delights in good company to the sounds of an accent that is unique in North America. Dress code: smart casual

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