One Last Convention Before The Road

Imagine spending decades not only focused on the issues facing your own community, but also championing the needs of municipalities from coast to coast to coast. For one delegate at this year's Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention in Edmonton, that wasn't just a commitment—it was a way of life. For years, Silverton, British Columbia Councillor Leah Main has been a respected voice in municipal politics. Beyond serving the residents of her own village, she has helped shape conversations at the national level as a member of the Board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advocating for communities of every size across Canada. But this year's convention carried a special significance. Just before arriving in Edmonton, Councillor Main announced she would be stepping away from municipal politics, bringing to a close a remarkable career defined by service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to both her community and municipalities across the country. As she prepared to attend her final FCM convention, it was a full-circle moment. Her first national convention was in Edmonton—and now, years later, her last would be there as well. We caught up with Councillor Leah Main to reflect on her years of service, the friendships and relationships she built along the way, and what it feels like to say goodbye to a career devoted to strengthening local government across Canada. ----- Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network ©2026