Dates
Improving, Growing & Powering our Communities
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 as we bring together local government leaders and future leaders, along with public administration academics, to explore critical issues and foster collaboration and networking across the sector.
This year's conference will kick-off with a cocktail reception and a spotlight on Andy Sancton's esteemed book list. On Friday, the City of London Mayor, Josh Morgan, BA'02, MA'04, will open the morning, followed by a full day of keynotes, panels, professional development and networking, all centered around the theme of Less Red Tape, More Duct Tape: Improving, Growing & Powering our Communities.
The program is designed to broaden local government professionals' perspective on topical issues through a blend of academic and practioner lenses. This year will delve into a variety of topics including:
- The changing role of Municipalities in land-use planning and housing starts - from regulators to facilitators and participants
- Ontario's changing energy landscape - are utilities and renewable energy projects still good for investments for municipalities?
- Homelessness and Addictions - examining multi-level governance and inter-jurisdictional conflict, the meaning of emerging case law and creative housing solutions
- The Decline of Decorum and Public Discourse in the municipal sphere
- Exciting research updates from the LGP Faculty, including the Canadian Municipal Barometer Research Project
Cocktail Reception
- Thursday, November 13
- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Conference Program and Awards Ceremony
- Friday, November 14
- 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Breakfast is available from 8:15 to 9 a.m.
- Lunch is included
Registration Fees
- $150 - Thursday Reception and Friday Conference
- $125 - Friday Conference only
- $25 - Student (includes reception and Conference, intended for students who are not also working professionals)
Hotel Bookings
Delta Hotels London Armouries is pleased to offer delegates as special rate of $175 CAD per night. Please book your group rate for Local Government MPA Conference using the online booking form. The last day to book the group rate is Monday, October 13.
Please contact Western Alumni if you require information in an alternate format or have other accessibility needs.
Event Details
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 - Friday, November 14, 2025
- RBC Place London (View Map)
If you would like to attend this event, please purchase tickets online.
Contact:
alumni@uwo.ca
1-800-258-6896
