Municipal Finance Authority of BC

Please note that MFABC will be deactivating this X account and will continue to share updates on our website mfa.bc.ca and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mfabc/

REMINDER: The MFA office is closed on all statutory holidays. Between December 23-24 & 27-31, the MFA office will be operating with minimal staffing. Please note that response times may be delayed. On behalf of all MFA staff, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

How do you write a long term financial plan for #AssetManagement? Learn from a pro at our upcoming workshop series taking place Feb-Mar 2025! #OurAssetsMatter Learn more & register: assetmanagementbc.ca/training/train… Training subsidies of up to 50% are available to eligible participants.

The LGMA 2025 CAO Forum is here! An event dedicated to #LocalGovernment CAOs, covering governance, labour negotiations, Indigenous engagement, and more. Early bird rates are available until Dec 31. Register today! ow.ly/Ej4550UnJ8m

On November 29, members of MFA's team presented at the Generational Investments by Indigenous Governments workshop, hosted jointly by Ratcliff LLP, Deloitte, First Nations Finance Authority, and the MFA. Read more about it on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/posts/mfabc_bc… #BCLocalGov

Pleased to announce that registration for the #LGLA2025 is now open! lgla.ca/2024/11/12/202…

Registration is now open for the LGMA Corporate Officers Fundamentals Course! Explore the course brochure and register online by January 7, 2025, to secure your spot. ow.ly/kyzq50UeasQ

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make the 2024 AMBC Conference such an excellent event! We couldn't do it without your support. #OurAssetsMatter

The LGMA 2025 CAO Forum is here! An event dedicated to #LocalGovernment CAOs, covering governance, labour negotiations, First Nations engagement, and more. Early bird rates are available until Dec 31. Register today! ow.ly/Bla450U3zj3

The fall 2024 issue of Exchange Magazine is available now, Leveraging AI for Local Government. How can AI help local governments improve their processes, save money and better serve their communities? Read the full issue! ow.ly/1A7B50TZTN3

OFFICE CLOSURE: Please be advised that the MFA office will be closed on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day. Resources and details of local ceremonies can be found here: legion.ca/remembrance/re… #BClocalgov #CanadaRemembers

The deadline to submit a proposal for the LGMA2025 Annual Conference is November 20! We want to hear from you! Submit your proposal using the online form. ow.ly/fr8y50TZTX7

Coming up in November: MFA's CEO, Peter Urbanc, will be attending the Canadian Bond Investors'​ Association (CBIA)'s annual conference. Peter is a CBIA board member and will moderate a panel with Chief Investment Officers - read more here: bondinvestors.ca/site/Conference #investors

Award nominations are open! Each year, outstanding members and partners are recognized for their achievements - like Shelley Hahn! Written nomination submissions are being accepted until December 31, 2024! More information can be found here: buff.ly/4fk9Fwm. #GFOABC

Last week in Penticton: MFA’s CEO, Peter Urbanc, attended the TOLGMA annual conference and provided an update to delegates on MFA’s operations as well as a brief overview of current Canadian economic conditions. Thank you to the TOLGMA team for hosting a great event! #BClocalgov

There are still a few spots left for the Long Term Financial Planning Pre-Conference Workshop on November 5th! Register: assetmanagementbc.ca/conference/ Not able to attend the pre-conference workshops in person? Register for our upcoming online workshop series! assetmanagementbc.ca/training/

Another kind of MFA that you should know about - multi-factor authentication! #GetCyberSafe🔐 Learn how you can keep your information from being compromised and explore other cyber security resources here: lnkd.in/g6KVf5A #CyberMonth2024

In this Dollars & Sense Perspective newsletter, Carolyn Brown, CFO at the @TownofGolden, reflects on her journey from Boot Camp attendee to Boot Camp facilitator, and the impact ongoing professional development can have on local government finance careers.buff.ly/4eJfN0g

Call for LGMA2025 Annual Conference Proposals! LGMA2025 will welcome local government leaders, experts, and partners to Kelowna. Submit your proposal using the online form before November 8. ow.ly/Y3Gl50TJWiL

The latest edition of the Dollars & Sense Perspective newsletter is out! In this issue, @GFOABC President Rianna Lachance reflects on her attendance at the Washington Finance Officers Association conference and her key takeaways. buff.ly/4eJfN0g #GFOABC