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The Future of Public Service Sector is Hybrid
The pandemic has redefined the ways that we all work, but for public service sector employees, the accelerated rate of change has meant that there
2021 PSD Citywide User Group Recap
The much-anticipated PSD Citywide User Group was held virtually last week on June 23rd and June 24th. Bringing together Citywide users across North America, the PSD
Local governments to receive $155 billion in new funding under the American Rescue Plan
Yesterday, one of the largest economic relief packages in US history was passed. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is President Biden’s first major piece
CAMA Announces Awards of Excellence 2021
The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) has announced the eight recipients of the 2021 CAMA Awards of Excellence. These Canadian municipalities were recognized for their efforts
Managing Assets of Infinite Value, Your People
It is ironic that we began breathing life, meaning and more serious resources into the long-term management of our physical assets as soon as they
The Rise of the Philosopher Chief Administrative Officer
By Diane Kalen-Sukra, MA, CMC The life of Oak Ridge, Tennessee’s city manager Dr. Mark S. Watson can be described as a Quixotic quest for practical
The American Society of Civil Engineers highlights the importance of asset management to address $2.6 trillion US infrastructure gap
On Wednesday, March 3rd, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The Report Card, released every four
First round of Canada Healthy Communities Initiative applications announced
Infrastructure Canada in conjunction with Community Foundations of Canada has announced the first round of applications under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. The Initiative supports communities
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed through senate
This morning, the US Senate passed a budget resolution on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, the “American Rescue Plan.” The budget resolution does
UN publishes handbook for asset management and sustainable development
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs released “Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Local and National Governments” for public
FCM Reopens Call for Municipal Asset Management Program Applications
On January 19, 2021, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced the second phase of the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) application intake. Municipalities can
Justin Trudeau issues supplementary mandate letter to Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released his supplementary mandate letter to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, outlining further responsibilities of the Minister in light