Capital City Leadership: Climate and Social Inclusion
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Canadian Capital Cities May 30-31, 2018 Annual Conference WELCOME TO HALIFAX! Capital City Leadership: Climate and Social PROGRAMME Inclusion WELCOME! PJILA’SI! BIENVENUE! On behalf of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Mayor Mike Savage and my colleagues on Regional Council, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Halifax. We are pleased you have chosen Halifax for your AGM as we are proud to share our paradise with you: once you visit here, you won’t want to leave! Halifax has a fascinating history, part of which you will learn during your tours of Pier 21 and Africville Museum, and is a progressive city - our award winning architectural gems and projects such as Bishop’s Landing, Central Library and the Argyle and Grafton Shared Streetscape project are just a few examples of the ingenuity that abounds throughout our region. The natural beauty of the surrounding ocean, fresh- water lakes, parks, gardens, trails, offer a variety of activities from mountain biking to sailing or a leisurely stroll. Over the last two years population in the 19 – 29-year-old age group has increased, thanks in part to our numerous post-secondary educational and research institutions. The percentage of international students rose from 16% in 2012-2013 to 21% in 2016-2017. We boast a thriving economy including the: Port of Halifax, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Canadian Navy’s Maritime Forces Atlantic, not to mention Burnside Industrial Park, Bayers Lake, and Dartmouth Crossing commercial centers - attracting many businesses such as the recently opened IKEA store in Dartmouth Crossing. Dining and entertainment options are as varied as our population base and include a litany of ethnic options from Lebanese, Korean, Greek, Italian and much more. Our local entertainment is a rich diversity from the Kitchen Ceilidh to Blues, Jazz and everything in between. Delegates, enjoy your stay, and come back soon! Councillor Tony Mancini District 6 Harbourview – Burnside – Dartmouth East 1 WEDNESDAY MAY 30 Day 1 Climate Leadership: Wednesday May 30 Today’s Workshop Sessions is at the spectacular Halifax Central Library 09:15 Check-in/Registration 09:15 – 09:45 Welcome by Halifax Councillor Tony Mancini, Open AGM: President & Treasurer Reports – Recess AGM Halifax Central Library 09:45 – 10:45 Capital Exchange (refreshments available throughout) 5440 Spring Garden Rd Halifax NS B3J 1E9 10:45 – 12:00 Workshop: Capital City Heritage – How do Capitals protect their heritage buildings while re-fitting for environmental/energy efficiency? An overview of the Halifax heritage property program, what has worked well in the municipality as far as conserving built heritage and commemorating diverse cultures, major projects and new policies, with a case study that links heritage conservation with sustainability. LEAD: Senior Halifax Regional Municipality Staff & Members of the Halifax Heritage Advisory Committee 12:00 – 13:30 Lunch with Halifax Councillors 13:30 – 16:30 Can local government tools affect climate change in any meaningful way? Keynote & panel moderator JoAnn Roberts, with Halifax Councillor Tony Mancini & Victoria Councillor Marianne Alto 17:00 – 19:00 Engagement: Point Pleasant Park loop walking tour – urban forest management & urban response to extreme weather (recommend comfortable walking shoes) – Leader: Peter Duinker, Dalhousie Forestry Scholar. 2 THURSDAY MAY 31 Day 2 Inclusion & Accessibility Leadership: Thursday May 31 Workshop Sessions at historic Halifax City Hall (in Halifax Hall) 08:45– 9:30 Reconvene AGM – Administrative Matters (Includes Executive elections) 09:30 – 10:15 Capital Exchange (refreshments available throughout) 10:15 – 11:45 Workshop: Halifax City Hall Accessibility as a Local Responsibility – to what extent are cities 1841 Argyle St responsible for enabling social, cultural & physical access to programs, Halifax NS B3J 3A5 processes & spaces? Panel moderator Tracey Jones-Grant, Managing Director for Halifax’s Diversity and Inclusion office, with Halifax Councillor Lindell Smith and the Inclusion Office Team. 12:00 – 13:30 CN luncheon for FCM/CCCO delegates Halifax Convention Centre – Ballroom Salon Dress Code: Business Casual 3 THURSDAY MAY 31(continued) 13:30 – 17:30 Engagement: Africville Museum Tour & Pier 21 – Leader Lindell Smith Halifax Councillor Africville Museum: The exhibits within the Africville Museum invite visitors to walk through the history of Africville, from thriving village on the banks of the Bedford Basin to its dislocation. It tells of the efforts of the community to maintain the bonds and to gain recognition of the injustice. Rich in photographs, artifacts and anecdotes, the exhibits invite the visitor to watch interviews and video clips following the lives of Africville descendants throughout the years after relocation. See and hear stories of childhood friends, family, and life in Africville. Look upon relics saved from the community’s destruction including the old town sign, the original Seaview United Baptist Africville Museum Church pulpit, and even children’s playing marbles. Link broken family ties, and learn about the Church that was at the heart of it all. 5795 Africville Rd Halifax NS B3K 2R9 The exhibits in the Museum invite visitors to walk through the history of Africville, from a thriving village on the banks of the Bedford Basin to the relocation and demolition of the community. Pier 21: Our visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 will include a tailored guided tour of the newly renovated Pier 21 Story permanent exhibit, a viewing of the new film in Canada, self-guided access to the Canadian Immigration Story exhibit and the all-new temporary exhibit Refuge Canada. CCCO group members may also research their own family story in the Scotiabank Family History Centre. 17:30 – 19:00 Pier 21 Break (Supper on your own – nb. FCM Trade Show is open from 17:00-19:00) 1055 Marginal Rd Halifax NS B3H 4P7 19:00 – 21:00 Pub Night! at the renowned Celtic Corner, 69 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, just off the free scenic ferry across Halifax Harbour – CCCO Delegates & FCM Delegates provided with complimentary beverage & light snacks. Celtic Corner Celtic Corner is a TripAdvisor 4.0 rated public house with great food, traditional 69 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, ales and maritime music with origins from Ireland, Scotland, England, 100 metres (2 minutes) from the Newfoundland, PEI and Nova Scotia. Alderney gate ferry terminal 4 REGISTRATION FEES & REGISTRATION $300 CCCO delegate $100 non CCCO delegate, attending FCM $150 companion (companions are welcome to all sessions & tours) $50/day or $75/both days for Halifax Region delegates No charge for Halifax City Council Members TO REGISTER: http://ccco-occ.ca/conference/registration ACCOMMODATION Plan your trip with DISCOVER HALIFAX! Halifax is overflowing with accommodation options for every type of trip. Browse through their comprehensive listing of accommodations to find the perfect place. www.discoverhalifaxns.com 5 PRESENTER BIOS Councillor Tony Mancini, Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor Tony Mancini, elected January 23, 2016, is key to Halifax Regional Municipality's work on climate change. Tony represents the City on the Board of Police Commissioners, the Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee, Shubenacadie Canal Commission, Community Design Advisory Committee, Transportation Standing Committee, and is Liaison to the HRM Acadian Francophone Community, among other city commitments. In his community work, Tony continues to serve as a Scout Venturer Advisor, member of the School Advisory Council, Vice-Chair of the Halifax Comedy Society, Board Member of HomeBridge Youth Society, Dartmouth sector leader for the Scotiabank Bluenose Marathon, and as an Associate Member of the Halifax Progress Club. Councillor Mancini is a senior partner with Priority Management–Atlantica, and for over 25 years has been involved in training, consulting, and facilitating productivity and workload management programs. Councillor Richard Zurawski, Halifax Regional Municipality Richard Zurawski, Councillor for District 12 in HRM, is an educator who has taught a wide range of subjects spanning high school to graduate university courses. With a B.Sc. in Physics and mathematics and an M.A. in educational research, his personal growth as a student and as a life long learner has taken him from a specialization in mathematics and physics to current studies and researches as a PhD candidate at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) in the faculty of education, specializing in the relationship between the media and the sciences. Richard is a documentary film maker, keynote speaker, an author with four published books, on-air meteorologist and a radio talk show host. As a business entrepreneur, he has successfully managed multi-million dollar productions and liaised with a wide array of business partners around the world, marketing products to a global environment. 6 PRESENTER BIOS Capital City Heritage Seamus McGreal is a senior heritage planner with the Halifax Regional Municipality. He consults with stakeholders to establish heritage policies and programs for promoting, conserving, and investing in heritage districts, properties, and other initiatives. Previously, Seamus worked with local communities in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, to develop a community plan to support the nomination and successful designation of the Landscape of Grand Pré as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) in 2012. Seamus was also Historic Places Registrar