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Senator Paula Simons discusses the insights gained from municipal leaders at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention and their impact on federal legislation.

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…

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