Municipalities across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan reveal what’s driving innovation – and what is hindering it.
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Change Innovation And Western Municipalities
Municipalities across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan reveal what’s driving innovation – and what is hindering it. MNP’s poll of local governments across the three provinces reveal unique and shared perceptions, insights and solutions on developing new ways to deliver services and meet citizen demands.
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At MNP, we’re embedded in communities from coast to coast. We appreciate the differences from one town to the next, and we know the questions to ask so you get solutions that work. Our local offices are backed by a team from across Canada, allowing you to access a network of expertise through an advisor who really gets your situation.
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Your Guide to Becoming a Smart Community
Expectations are changing for local governments. Our latest whitepaper shows you the traits of a smart community and helps you evaluate your team’s ability to innovate.
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Insights
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Performance
July 08, 2020
Building and Using a Long-Range Financial Model
To deliver services effectively today and into the future, municipalities need the right tools to plan effectively. A long-range financial model is a critical tool that helps develop best and worse case scenarios.
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Progress
May 10, 2021
Becoming a Smart Community: How the City of Fort St. John is unlocking innovation through structural and cultural change
A series of changes enabled Fort St. John to create a path to new, innovative solutions.
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Agility
April 05, 2021
Exploring different methods of public sector collaboration
To serve your citizens under tight budgets, you need innovative approaches to service delivery. Learn more about municipal collaboration options in this post.
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Craig Kutarna Gates
National Leader; Provincial Leader (SK) – Public Sector
Craig Gates, MPA, is a Practice Leader with MNP’s Consulting team in Saskatchewan. Taking a collaborative approach, Craig delivers strong strategic support to executive teams and boards of directors in public companies, executive government, crown corporations, economic development agencies and Aboriginal organizations.
An experienced consultant, Craig analyzes complex organizational challenges and opportunities and develops innovative strategies to help clients reach their goals. He has successfully led diverse projects involving strategic planning, business planning, operational reviews and planning, market research and intelligence, and performance effectiveness.
Craig has almost 15 years of professional consulting experience with global, regional and local firms. He takes pride in helping organizations realize their potential while making a difference to stakeholders and the broader community. His solutions are always practical and designed to produce results.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 1997, Craig went on to receive a Master of Public Administration degree from Queen’s University. Craig is a graduate of Leadership Regina, a program that develops and educates community leaders. He also co-founded the Regina Regional Economic Development Authority’s Future Leaders Group.
Bill Reid CMC, CE
Provincial Leader (BC) – Public Sector
Sean Murphy FCMC, CPA, CMA, PMP
Partner, National Digital Services Leader
Leslie Dornan
Provincial Leader (MB) – Public Sector
Chris Lavin FCMC
National Consulting Leader Regional Managing Partner, Prairies Advisory Services
