Senator Speaks On Municipal Affairs

Every year, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention brings together local leaders from communities large and small, creating an opportunity to discuss the issues that matter most to Canadians at the local level.But municipal leaders aren't the only ones paying attention.Among the attendees at this year's FCM Convention was Alberta Senator Paula Simons, who spent time listening to municipal officials from across Alberta and throughout Canada as they shared the challenges, opportunities, and priorities facing their communities.From infrastructure and housing to economic development and public services, the conversations taking place at FCM provide a unique window into the realities municipalities are experiencing on the ground. For Senator Simons, those discussions are more than just informative—they help provide valuable insight that she can bring back to Ottawa and into her work in the Senate of Canada.As lawmakers consider policies and legislation that affect communities across the country, hearing directly from local elected officials offers an important perspective on how federal decisions are felt at the municipal level.We spoke with Senator Paula Simons at the 2026 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention to talk about the importance of connecting with municipal leaders, what she's hearing from communities across the country, and how those conversations help shape her work in Canada's Upper Chamber.-----Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-showJoin The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show ------Listen To The Show:Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2ISpotify: 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