WELCOME FROM THE HOST
Speaker: Mayor Larry Fitzpatrick, Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings
Larry Fitzpatrick entered municipal politics in 2022, after a distinguished 30-year career with the Ontario Provincial Police. He grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, but now lives close to the northside farm that his grandfather was raised on. He also serves with the Belfast Pipe Band, the Souris Lions Club, and the directors of the Eastern Kings Fire Department.
FROM SUFFRAGE TO ONLINE SAFETY: LEADERSHIP IN THE MODERN AGE
Speakers: Sarah Outram & Kari Kruse, PEI Coalition for Women’s Leadership
Sarah Outram is executive director and Kari Kruse is project manager with the PEI Coalition for Women’s Leadership. Marking Person’s Day in Canada, their presentation will celebrate the legacy of advocacy for women’s leadership and address the modern-day challenge of cyberviolence.
THE FUTURE IS LOCAL: MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEI MUNICIPALITIES
Facilitator: Gordon McIntosh
Gordon McIntosh, PhD & CLGM, is a former CAO for the 470 Gulf Islands in BC and former president of BC’s Local Government Management Association. Bringing municipal expertise and an engaging presentation style, Gordon will facilitate brainstorming and strategic action sessions for FPEIM members.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Speaker: Bruce MacDougall
Bruce MacDougall is FPEIM’s president, a Federation of Canadian Municipalities board member, and a City of Summerside councillor. He brings more than 35 years of experience, first elected in 1989 with the community of St. Eleanor’s and then the City of Summerside during the amalgamation process.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Speaker: Satya Sen
Satya Sen is FPEIM’s executive director. He holds degrees in law and island studies. Sen – as everyone calls him – is passionate about PEI communities and considers himself an Islander by choice. Born in a small town in the state of Odisha, India, he came to Canada in 2012 and PEI in 2014.