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MW Shares
Hosted by Municipal World · government · EN-CA
About this Podcast:
Municipal World introduces its new podcast, MW Shares, devoted to sharing the stories of communities from coast to coast to coast, and providing insights into the challenges and opportunities facing local governments today. This podcast will cover the stories that matter most to municipalities, municipal leaders, and their communities, covering topics like council-staff relations, place making, innovation, sustainability economic development, civic engagement, human resources, communications, managing change, and more. Hosted by Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner, MW Shares takes listeners deeper into the civic issues that municipal governments must tackle every day, highlighting new and emerging next practices, and sharing stories intended to shape and elevate conversations about community. These are the stories of local government – the celebrations of success, the sharing of lessons learned, the cautionary tales, and the keen insights into what lies ahead for municipalities as they t
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What is MW Shares about?
Municipal World introduces its new podcast, MW Shares, devoted to sharing the stories of communities from coast to coast to coast, and providing insights into the challenges and opportunities facing local governments today.
Who hosts MW Shares?
MW Shares is hosted by Municipal World. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
What has MW Shares covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Developing the skills needed for future-ready municipalities" (6 October 2026), "Creating seamless resident experiences in local government" (23 September 2026), and "London’s municipal infrastructure and affordable housing challenges" (2 September 2026).
How often does MW Shares publish?
MW Shares publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 47 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on MW Shares?
Booking probability for MW Shares is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. MW Shares requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. MW Shares's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch MW Shares?
The strongest fits for MW Shares are Government & Politics. MW Shares has a government audience.
About the host
Municipal World hosts MW Shares, a government podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 23, 2026—
Gary Yorke, Zoho Canada’s public sector executive director, joins us to discuss what municipalities need to create truly connected resident experiences. From data governance and AI to performance management and service...
- Sep 2, 2026—
Sandra Datars Bere, London city manager, joins us to discuss the ever-growing demands on municipal infrastructure and the rising challenges around creating more affordable housing. She also addresses the broader...
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Destination Wasaga
Sep 2, 2026—Sandra Watts, general manager of external relations and director of communications at the Town of Wasaga Beach, joins us to Destination Wasaga – an ambitious, collaborative project that puts community members at the...
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A vision for AMO’s future
Sep 2, 2026—Riley Brockington, AMO president and an Ottawa city councillor, joins us to introduce himself and share his vision for the organization’s future. He also outlines his leadership approach, the three key priorities he...
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- Sep 2, 2026—
Alicia Neufeld, associate director at AMO, joins us to put Ontario’s growing homelessness crisis into perspective and explain why it is affecting communities of all sizes, not just large urban centres. She also...
- Sep 2, 2026—
Christa Lowry, mayor of Mississippi Mills, Ont., joins us to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing rural Ontario, from health care access to connectivity challenges. She also highlights recent advocacy...
- Sep 2, 2026—
Kate Graham, an award-winning educator and author, and Melanie Pilon, mayor of Wawa, Ont., join us to examine the challenges facing local democracy, including declining interest in running for municipal office in some...
- Sep 2, 2026—
Lindsay Jones, AMO executive director, joins us to discuss growing concerns about provincial decisions that are reducing municipal authority and local decision making. Jones examines the importance of defending local...
- Sep 1, 2026—
Christina Pavone, director of business services at AMO, joins us to explain the role of Local Authority Services (LAS), a municipal services organization that is often less well-known than AMO’s advocacy work. Pavone...
- Jul 14, 2026—
George Cuff, municipal governance expert, author, and Municipal World columnist, joins to discuss his decades of working with municipalities, particularly around the leadership dynamic between mayors and CAOS, as well...
- Jun 22, 2026—
Municipalities must learn how to adjust and maintain perimeter protection in real time as conditions shift – whether for routine event changes or full‑blown emergencies. Shawn Lowry, the vice president of sales and...
- Apr 28, 2026—
Nicolas Germond, the country director and CEO for Veolia in Canada, joins us to discuss how the integration of water, wastewater, and energy planning can cut costs, boost resilience, and turn treatment plants into...
- Jan 12, 202611 min
Ria Dhillon, Deputy CEO at destinationone consulting, joins us to discuss current hiring trends and what the future of recruitment looks like – especially for municipalities. The post Strategic recruitment and the...
- Dec 2, 202517 min
Jason Burggraaf, executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, joins us to discuss how Ottawa’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point, with housing attainability and the cost of living now...
- Dec 1, 202511 min
Danielle Manton, the 2025-2026 AMCTO president, discusses new research from the organization on the serious and growing impacts of harassment and incivility at the local level. This topic is especially relevant to...
- Dec 1, 202516 min
Emilie Hayes, the lead for sustainable affordable housing at the Green Municipal Fund, and Nancy Simmonds, the CEO for Heartland Housing Foundation, join us to discuss how municipalities and housing providers are...
- Oct 6, 202522 min
Chandrashekar LSP, Zoho Canada’s managing director, joins us to discuss how municipalities will learn to manage digital transformation challenges and opportunities as they work with AI and technology to deliver...
- Jun 24, 202516 min
Patrick Beauger, vice-president business development, strategy, and marketing at Veolia, joins us to discuss how Canadian municipalities can benefit from “ecofactories,” which integrate water, waste, and energy projects...
- Jun 17, 202524 min
Craig Berga, from Ducks Unlimited Canada, and John Stille, from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority join us to explore how the Town of Ajax, through strong partnerships, is transforming urban land into...
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