The Brief: Rethinking Local Leadership in Alberta

About this episode

The episode discusses local leadership and community development in Alberta with insights from business leaders.

How do we build stronger, safer, and more prosperous communities across Alberta? In this special episode of The Brief , guest host Lily Dupuis sits down with Murray Cunningham, President & CEO of Scott Builders, and Michael (Mike) Brown, President & CEO of Trico Homes. Together, Murray and Mike co-chair the Business Council of Alberta's Task Force on Business Priorities for Alberta's Local Governments , which provided a foundation for BCA's newest report, Municipal Matters , focusing on bold recommendations for the future of our cities, towns, and communities. Murray and Mike share their own career journeys to the C-suite, what inspired the creation of this task force, and the most pressing challenges businesses say are holding Albertan communities back. From big cities to small towns, this conversation unpacks the report's three foundational pillars for thriving communities: tackling crime and social disorder, improving permitting and planning processes, and rethinking municipal tax systems and business–government relationships. As Alberta heads into a municipal election cycle this fall, Murray and Mike also offer their advice to future mayors and councillors on how to work with…

People in this episode

Host: Lily Dupuis

Guests: Murray Cunningham, Michael (Mike) Brown

Topics covered

• local leadership
• community development
• business priorities
• municipal governance
• Alberta politics

Keywords

• Alberta
• local governments
• business challenges
• community safety
• municipal elections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Business Council of Alberta, Scott Builders, Trico Homes

Books & works: Municipal Matters

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