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Sean Meyer

@newswriter22.bsky.social

A journalist who will follow people who actually put thought into what they write, sing, say, or create. Digital Content Editor at Municipal World.

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 8h ago

An interesting chat with Christa Lowry, from ROMA, as she discusses the pressures #rural municipalities (really all municipalities) are facing due to a widening #infrastructure gap and insufficient federal/provincial support. #LocalGov www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

ROMA chair says funding models don’t match today’s reality - Municipal World

ROMA Chair Christa Lowry says rural municipalities are struggling with outdated funding models as infrastructure costs have risen much faster.

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APTN News@aptnnews.bsky.social · 6d ago

The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the Dene Nation are committing to protecting the waters in their traditional territories with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

Two nations sign memorandum to protect the waters in their traditional territories - APTN News

The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the Dene Nation are committing to protecting the waters in their traditional territories with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

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The Narwhal@thenarwhal.ca · 6d ago

SCOOP: The Doug Ford government received 98.98% opposition to its plan to replace Ontario’s Endangered Species Act with weaker legislation, according to an internal analysis viewed by @fatimabsyed.bsky.social. The bill passed anyway. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enda...

98.98% opposition to Doug Ford’s new endangered species law revealed | The Narwhal

Internal Ministry of Environment analysis shows ‘confusion’ and concerns about ‘negative impacts on Ontario’s biodiversity’ raised over the Species Conservation Act, under Bill 5

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · last wk.

An interesting conversation with Patricia Kosseim about the impacts on #privacy and #transparency within the #LocalGov space after the changes brought about in Ontario under Bill 97. @ipcontario.bsky.social #ONpoli www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Bill 97 improves privacy protections, raises transparency concerns - Municipal World

Patricia Kosseim, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, says Bill 97 improves privacy protections but raises transparency concerns.

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 2w ago

@mariannemeedward.bsky.social has been one of the key voices in the call for greater civility in #politics. And she has plenty of thoughts on the state of #LocalGov today as she campaigns for another term as mayor. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Despite political toxicity, Burlington mayor running for another term - Municipal World

Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has decided to seek another term, saying that despite political toxicity, she can't turn away from her community.

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 2w ago

Municipalities, shelters grapple with protecting the unhoused population from smoky air. Extreme weather events highlight greater need for social housing as core health infrastructure, doctor says, by Sophia Bertuzzi www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com

Municipalities, shelters grapple with protecting homeless population from smoky air

Extreme weather events highlight greater need for social housing as core health infrastructure, doctor says

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Dr. Mike P. Moffatt@mikepmoffatt.bsky.social · 4w ago

New piece at the Globe and Mail! Despite their reputation, young people aren't more spendthrift than past generations. They drink less, they smoke less, they spend less on clothes, and housing takes up an increasing amount of their income. Read here:

Despite their reputation as spendthrifts, today’s young adults are quite frugal

Older generations have logged the largest rises in spending in recent years, Statistics Canada survey shows

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Toronto Star@thestar.com · 4w ago

Meanwhile: Donald Trump arrived at the NATO summit and insisted, again, that the U.S. should control Greenland. He also blasted several countries for refusing to participate in the Iran campaign, singling out Spain as “a terrible partner” and renewing threats to cut off trade.

Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey

Trump reopened old wounds as he arrived at the meeting of 32 NATO leaders by insisting again that the United States should control Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory.

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Toronto Star@thestar.com · 4w ago

“We’ve got 15 per cent of the world’s coast line,” Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters at the NATO leaders’ summit. “Arctic security is not a flank — it’s a front, with the shift in the threat and Russia as a direct adversary.” New #analysis from Allan Woods:

Mark Carney pitches Canada as a northern NATO power: ‘The Arctic is a front’

Carney said Wednesday that Canada will also begin helping to lead NATO’s Multinational Division North, along with fellow “framework nations” Latvia and Denmark.

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · last mo.

Always try to catch up David Arbuckle after the AMCTO conference and get his insights into #LocalGov while hearing about how their members are coping with the increasing pressures of the sector. #politics #ONMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

AMCTO conference surges as municipal pressures mount - Municipal World

The 2026 AMCTO conference drew some 720 people as municipal leaders gathered to tackle fast moving legislation and rising workplace pressures.

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Toronto Star@thestar.com · last mo.

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Montreal — one in which the shooter left behind a violent, raving manifesto — the question remains: Are we ever going to take the threat of violence inspired by misogyny seriously? New in #opinion from Elizabeth Renzetti:

Elizabeth Renzetti: When will these horrible attacks like the one in Montreal end? When we admit that misogyny is an ideology

Violent attacks can be stopped if government, tech giants, take action against tide of hatred

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 2mo ago

First time chatting with @timtierney.ca as @fcm.ca president – getting his insights into the state of #government today and why face-to-face meetings with #LocalGov leaders are essential. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

New FCM president prioritizes cross‑country engagement push - Municipal World

Tim Tierney, new president of FCM, is pushing for faster action on municipal issues while emphasizing engagement and stronger support for local governments.

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Some thoughtful insights from @mariannemeedward.bsky.social on #Bill9, the Municipal #Accountability Act, which @obcm.bsky.social have come out in support of – despite the flaws that some see in it. #LocalGov www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Ontario's Big City Mayors back Bill 9 amid doubts - Municipal World

Ontario's Big City Mayors have endorsed Bill 9 as a step toward stronger municipal accountability, even as some warn of flaws in how the process works.

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Always a good chat with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social on the latest @fcm.ca thoughts on what is directly impacting #LocalGov. In this case, reflecting on the details of Ottawa's Spring Economic Statement. #CDNmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Spring Economic Statement falls short on infrastructure: FCM - Municipal World

FCM says the Spring Economic Statement missed the chance to boost local infrastructure, warning that without new investment municipalities will struggle.

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Had the opportunity to once again chat with the commissioner about the importance of #transparency in the #LocalGov space. And these days especially, open access to #data is a pretty big deal. @ipcontario.bsky.social #ONmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Transparency Challenge to strengthen trust, public confidence - Municipal World

Patricia Kosseim, Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner, is renewing her call for greater openness with the launch of Transparency Challenge 3.0.

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CPAC TV@cpac.ca · 4mo ago

"It's not a case of the United States dictates the terms. We have a negotiation, we can come to a mutually successful outcome—it will take some time," PM Carney says when asked about reports that the U.S. is demanding concessions from Canada ahead of CUSMA trade talks. #cdnpoli

Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Enjoyed catching up again with Jamie McGarvey to get his thoughts on the pressures facing small urban municipalities and why the 70th anniversary of #OSUM is so important. #OnMuni #LocalGov www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Small urban municipalities recognize 70 years of advocacy - Municipal World

As OSUM marks 70 years, chair Jamie McGarvey says mounting pressures and limited resources make this a pivotal moment for small urban advocacy.

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Sean Meyer@newswriter22.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Interesting #LocalGov insights from @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social as @fcm.ca welcomes Ottawa’s strengthened commitment to the #infrastructure funding needed to build stronger communities. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

FCM welcomes federal investment in stronger communities - Municipal World

Canadian municipalities welcomed the federal government’s new Build Communities Strong Fund as a long‑overdue boost for aging local infrastructure.

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