## [Local Government Conference - Less Red Tape, More Duct Tape](/event/local-government-conference-less-red-tape-more-duct-tape) #### Dates Nov 13, 2025 6:30:pm - Nov 13, 2025 8:30:pm Nov 14, 2025 8:15:am - Nov 14, 2025 3:00:pm [Find more information and register](https://www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calendar?id=151034&view=Detail&utm_medium=cta&s_src=email&s_subsrc=organic) **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 practitioner 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 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**](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1741720872379&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink)**.** The last day to book the group rate is Monday, October 13. *Please contact* [***Western Alumni***](mailto:alumni@uwo.ca) *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](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=RBC+Place+London)) If you would like to attend this event, please purchase tickets online. ### **Contact:** 1-800-258-6896 [Find more information and register](https://www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calendar?id=151034&view=Detail&utm_medium=cta&s_src=email&s_subsrc=organic)