Operating Budget and Long-Term Tax Strategy

This course provides municipal professionals with the essential skills needed to build and manage an effective operating budget while implementing long-term tax strategies. Participants will learn how to balance budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and implement priority-based budgeting methods. The course will also cover financial risk management, multi-year budget planning, and the key metrics needed to ensure fiscal sustainability.

• Price: $1,250 per registrant
• Dates:
  • Edmonton: September 8-9
  • Vancouver: September 22-23
  • Saskatoon: October 9-10
  • Niagra Falls: October 23-24

Upcoming Lunch and Learn - West Edmonton Mall

August 26, 2025 - 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM MDT - West Edmonton Mall

🔍 Topic: Municipal Ethics – Building Trust & Integrity in Local Government

In today’s challenging political and public environment, ethics in municipal government is more important than ever. Join us for an engaging half-day session focused on:

✅ Understanding your ethical responsibilities as municipal professionals
✅ How organizational culture shapes ethical conduct
✅ Tools and strategies for ethical leadership and decision-making
✅ Real-world municipal scenarios and how to navigate them
✅ Promoting transparency, accountability, and trust

Whether you're in administration, finance, or governance, this session will give you the insight and tools needed to lead with integrity.

🍽 What’s Included:
✔ Catered networking lunch (served at 11:30 AM)
✔ 3.5 hours of expert-led ethics training (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
✔ Certificate of Professional Development
✔ Connection with peers from across the region

💲 Pricing:

• Standard Fee: $150 per attendee
• Early Bird Fee (register by August 9): $125
• All-Access Pass Holders: $100
• Group Discount (3 or more attendees from the same organization): $125 per attendee (email [email protected] for more info)

All pricing includes lunch, PD certification, and access to course materials.