CityTalk Live THIS Thursday on the Federal Budget

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There’s the Money!

What The Federal Budget Means For City Building

Thursday, November 6 | 12:00 p.m. ET | Live Zoom Webinar

The 2025 federal budget will set the tone for how Canada plans to tackle its biggest challenges — housing, infrastructure, climate, and affordability among them. But how do those national commitments translate to what happens on the ground in our cities?

Join us for CityTalk as we unpack what’s in (and not in) this year’s budget for the people shaping urban Canada. Our panel of experts will break down key components of the budget and what they mean for municipalities and city builders of all stripes.

Meet Our Speakers

Carole Saab

Chief Executive Officer | Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Greater Toronto Area, ON

Carole is a tireless champion for cities and communities, driving an ambitious vision for local government leadership in building a more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive Canada. Carole is an accomplished strategist with a decade of experience in federal and municipal advocacy. High performing and goal oriented, Carole has been a driving force behind watershed achievements for municipalities, securing unprecedented investment and progress for cities and communities. Recognized by peers as tenacious, ambitious and a game-changer and consistently voted as one of the Top 100 Lobbyists in Canada. She is a 2020 recipient of “Canada’s Top 40 Under 40”, and the "Women of Influence in Local Government Award" from Municipal World. Carole’s leadership and effective team-building have positioned FCM as one of the most respected and effective advocacy organizations in Canada.

Carolyn Whitzman

Adjunct Professor & Senior Housing Researcher | School of Cities, University of Toronto

Ottawa, ON

Dr. Carolyn Whitzman is a housing and social policy researcher focused on affordable and nonmarket housing solutions. She advised UBC’s Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) project, which shaped federal housing policy, and now researches best practices to scale affordable “missing middle,” modular, and replicable housing at U of T’s School of Cities. She serves on the federal Expert Panel on the Homebuilding Industry and has advised governments, UN agencies, and non-profit organizations on housing and urban issues. Carolyn is the author, co-author, or editor of six books, including Home Truths: Fixing Canada’s Housing Crisis (2024) and Clara at the Door with a Revolver (2023), as well as over 80 publications on the right to the city.

Gordon More

Executive Director | Southeast Techhub

Estevan, SK

Gord More is a cross-sector leader in energy, innovation, and rural economic development, with over 25 years of experience launching ventures and building ecosystems that create measurable impact. He is a founder of a multinational software company that delivered logistics solutions across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Southeast Techhub (SETH) — a rural incubator advancing energy, technology innovation, and economic growth. At SETH, Gord has led the creation of Canada’s only rural innovation conference, secured multi-level public and private funding, and established strategic partnerships across the nuclear, hydrogen, critical minerals, and applied AI sectors. He specializes in transforming regional strengths into scalable strategies that attract capital, talent, and long-term investment for both mission-driven organizations and for-profit enterprises. Gord is currently writing his Master’s thesis on Rural Innovation through Royal Roads University’s Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program.

Sean Speer

Editor At Large | The Hub

New York, NY

Sean Speer is editor at large at The Hub, a Senior Advisor of Strategic Competitiveness at the Public Policy Forum, and an Associate Fellow at the R Street Institute. He previously served as a Senior Fellow at Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, as well as senior economic advisor to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and held other senior roles in the federal government. Sean writes extensively on federal policy issues, including taxes, government spending, retirement security, social mobility, and economic competitiveness, with his work appearing in major Canadian and U.S. publications.

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