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S9:E10 SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau
S9:E10 SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau
S9:E10 SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau
Friday 19th December 2025
Join SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau as he discusses the transformative changes and challenges faced by Saskatchewan's urban municipalities.
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Get the buttons here!SUMA's Transformative Year: Insights from CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau
Episode Overview
- SUMA has implemented a new governance structure using a caucus model.
- Infrastructure funding remains a key challenge for municipalities.
- Collaboration is central to SUMA's advocacy strategy.
- Jean-Marc Nadeau shares reflections on a transformative year.
- SUMA is planning further developments for 2026.
"Change is good sometimes, and it seems like the change that we have seen is supported by all."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? In the season 9 finale of MuniCast, listeners are treated to an engaging conversation with SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau. This episode shines a spotlight on the transformative changes within the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) as they adopt a new governance structure. Jean-Marc reflects on a year of significant shifts, highlighting how the caucus model has enhanced advocacy efforts and brought real-time issues from the ground to the forefront.
Jean-Marc shares insights into how municipalities have faced challenges like infrastructure funding and physician recruitment, while also celebrating the collaborative spirit that SUMA has fostered among its members. With anecdotes from his travels across Saskatchewan, Jean-Marc paints a picture of a unified front working towards common goals. The episode doesn't shy away from the bumps along the road but focuses on the successes and lessons learned.
Jean-Marc's candidness about change and its reception by members adds a layer of authenticity to the discussion. As SUMA looks ahead to 2026, listeners are left with a sense of optimism and a clear understanding of the association's direction. For anyone interested in municipal leadership and governance, this episode is a must-listen. It's not just about policies; it's about people, communities, and the shared journey towards progress. So, what can you learn from SUMA's journey? Tune in to find out!