Tune In to Convention 2023
Watch select sessions online
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Can't make it to the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow? You're invited to join us online as we livestream select Convention sessions exclusively for SUMA members!
Join us online April 17-19 for three days of content designed to benefit your municipality. Some Convention sessions will be available to everyone, but members also have the chance to access exclusive Convention content for free! Sign up and get access to select education sessions, the keynote address, and more! A full list of sessions is available below.
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Note: If you are an elected official interested in participating online in Resolutions and the SUMA AGM, you must register through SUMA's Convention registration system by April 11. The cost to participate online in these two sessions is $50. Read the member registration FAQ for more information about being an online participant.
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Know a non-member who wants to watch Convention?
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Official Opening
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
The official start to the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow. Hear greetings from His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Convention Chair Bev Dubois, Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark, and our opening sponsor SUMAssure.
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President's Address
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
An address from SUMA President Randy Goulden.
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FCM Address
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
An address from FCM President Taneen Rudyk.
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Premier's Address
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
An address from Premier Scott Moe.
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Members Only Sessions
Registration Required
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Tune In to the Future of SUMA's Governance
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
As part of SUMA’s 2021-25 strategic plan, the Board of Directors commissioned a governance review to look for more opportunities to have member voices heard, find ways to make SUMA nimbler in its decision making and response to issues, and review and adopt best practices to improve the organization’s effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. Learn more about the review, including what we’ve heard from members on SUMA’s potential governance structure.
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Relating Municipal Well-being
to Community Planning
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Through a province-wide survey, municipalities were asked about mental health, culture, municipal economics, and environmental well-being, and how these important themes fit in with community planning and budgeting. In this education session, discover the lessons learned through the research on well-being initiatives in Saskatchewan municipalities.
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Resolutions
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Viewing Only
The Resolutions session is an important and high-profile chance to see members influence SUMA's advocacy direction, as well as put issues important to Saskatchewan's hometowns before the media and public.
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Leader of the Official
Opposition's Address
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
An address from the Leader of the Official Opposition Carla Beck.
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Minister of Government
Relations' Address
2:15 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
An address from the Minister of Government Relations Don McMorris.
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Saskatchewan Municipal Awards
2:35 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Municipal Awards acknowledge the excellent and innovative practices of Saskatchewan’s municipal governments. Help celebrate the achievements of municipalities with the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards.
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Members Only Sessions
Registration Required
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Keynote Address
10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cody Demerais is an award winning Métis entrepreneur born and raised in Prince Albert. He is an author, motivational speaker, and community advocate. In his keynote address, Cody will use his own experiences to share a message of resilience while focusing on the mental health and addictions crisis in Saskatchewan.
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SUMA AGM and Sector Reports
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Viewing Only
Join us for SUMA's AGM and reports from the various sectors.
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Listen Up: 10 Things Your Town and Village Administration Wishes You Knew
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
A humorous look at the challenges administrators and CAOs face when dealing with council. In this session, gain a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of council and administration.
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Dialogue with the Minister of Government Relations
8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Members Only - Registration Required
During the Dialogue with Ministers, delegates have the chance to ask questions important to their municipality. In this livestream, hear the municipal questions and answers from the Minister of Government Relations Don McMorris.
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Bear Pit With Cabinet
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Bear Pit gives delegates the chance to ask questions about provincial priorities and get answers directly from provincial decision-makers. Hear their answers live by tuning in to the Bear Pit livestream.
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Discover More About Convention 2023 |
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If you are interested in attending Convention 2023 in person, the deadline to register is April 11. After that date, registrations will still be accepted, but a $50 administration fee will be charged for each registration.
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