2025 Emerging Trends in Municipal Law - Edmonton (In-Person and Virtual)

Brownlee LLP cordially invites you to our annual Emerging Trends in Municipal Law seminar, aimed at delivering expert insight and understanding into the field of municipal law. Join us as we delve into the challenges, opportunities and changes that lie ahead for municipalities, while providing invaluable strategies to empower municipal success at this invite-only event.

Hotel Reservations:

For the Edmonton session:

Reserve Your Stay at Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown

Reservation can be made on an individual call-in basis. In order for the group to receive the above negotiated rates, please instruct your guests to quote the business block code “2502EMERGI”. The Hotel cannot guarantee the group rate after January 31, 2025 but will continue to accept reservations on a space available basis at the current available rates. Reservations can be made by the following methods:

• Via Telephone: 1-800-SANDMAN
• Via Email: [email protected]
• Via Website: Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown with block code “2502EMERGI”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with municipal professionals from across Alberta, while learning the latest legal insights and current issues relevant to municipalities across the province.

During these sessions, we will cover the following topics and potentially more;

1. FOIP Act Update: Proposed legislative changes to access to information and privacy obligations for public bodies.
2. 90 New Schools by 2031: Joint use and planning agreement prep and review.
3. Municipal Procurement/Tendering Obligations.
4. Managing Municipal Lands: A strategic approach.
5. The importance of hire letters and termination clauses in your hiring practices.

In addition, the seminar will feature our renowned annual sessions:

1. Recent Cases and Legislative Changes
2. Bear Pit Session (Open Q&A Discussion Period)

The topics presented will be identical at the Calgary and Edmonton/Virtual sessions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Canada