Conférence annuelle 2026 - Organisation des capitales cannadiennes

Conférence annuelle 2026

Organisée par l’Assemblée législative de l’Alberta.

Edmonton (Alberta)
Du 8 au 10 juin 2026

(information en anglais seulement).

Hébergement

Hôtel Matrix

10640, 100e Avenue N.-O., Edmonton (Alberta)

Des chambres ont été réservées à l’hôtel Matrix du dimanche 7 juin au mercredi 10 juin 2026.

Ce tarif préférentiel est également valide pour un nombre limité de chambres du jeudi 4 juin au samedi 6 juin 2026 si vous prévoyez d’assister à la Conférence annuelle de la FCMet souhaitez séjourner dans le même hôtel pendant toute la durée de l’événement.

Tarif : 175 $ + taxes pour une chambre Deluxe King.

Toutes les réservations doivent être effectuées et garanties au plus tard le 5 mai 2026 pour bénéficier du tarif de groupe.

Lien de réservation :
Canadian Capital Cities Organization – Reservations (information en anglais).

Programme en développement

Aperçu du programme préliminaire ci-dessous.
(information en anglais)

Pour plus d’information, veuillez communiquer avec secretariat@ccco-occ.ca.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

4:00 pm - 6:00 pmRegistration

Matrix Hotel
Delegates arrive at the hotel and receive their swag-bags

6:00 pm - 8:00 pmDinner Reception (Optional)

Loft 106 (in Matrix Hotel)

Monday, June 8, 2026

8:00 amMeet in Matrix Lobby

Travel: A staff member escorts delegates from Matrix to QEII Building

8:15 am - 9:00 amWelcome and Breakfast

Continental Breakfast in Boreal Forest Room (QEIIB 2nd Floor)

9:00 am - 10:15 amBusiness Session 1
Boreal Forest Room

Topic: Tourism

Part 1 – Attracting Visitors with Explore Edmonton
Discover Explore Edmonton’s strategies for attracting visitors and learn how partnerships enhance tourism initiatives.
Presenters: Explore Edmonton, Erin Camponi (Visitor Services)
Part 2 – Panel Discussion
Tourism leaders discuss creative initiatives, collaboration, funding models, and destination development.
Presenters: Explore Edmonton, Destination Greater Victoria.

10:15 am - 10:30 amBreak

10:30 am - 11:15 amCapital Exchange Presentations – Grassland/Parkland Rooms

Jurisdictions share innovative approaches, best practices and lessons learned regarding local initiatives, public programming/events or policy development.

Topic 1:	Presenter: Councillor Cindy Gilroy, City of Winnipeg
Topic 2:	Presenter: Councillor Michael Janz, City of Edmonton
Topic 3:	Presenter:

11:15 am - 12:15 pmCCCO Planning Meetings

12:15 pm - 1:15 pmLuncheon

Capital View Room, QEII Building

1:20 pm - 1:40 pmTravel

Walk to Legislature Building

1:40 pm - 2:00 pmHighlight Tour of Legislature Building

2:00 pm - 3:15 pmBusiness Session 2
Legislature Chamber

Topic: Citizen Engagement and Outreach

A dynamic discussion on effective engagement strategies, reaching unengaged citizens, balancing diverse perspectives, and building partnerships in outreach.

2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Opening Address: Honourable Ric McIver, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
2:10 pm – 3:00 pm
Engagement and Outreach panel featuring elected officials from three levels of government. Speaker to moderate.

3:15 pm - 3:30 pmTravel

Walk to Matrix Hotel

3:30 pm - 4:15 pmBreak

4:15 pm - 5:30 pmSite Visit

River Valley & Medicine Wheel Garden

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Travel: Uber to Edmonton Convention Centre
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tour of Medicine Wheel Garden with Indigenous planner, Tea Making Ceremony, and Beehive Presentation.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pmTravel

Walk to Little Brick (Uber available for those who do not wish to walk)

Walking Presentation River Valley Alliance on balancing tourism development and environmental stewardship in Edmonton

6:00 pm - 7:45 pmDinner with Edmonton City Councillors

Little Brick, 10004 90 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 4P4

7:45 pm - EODTravel

Uber pick up and return to Matrix Hotel

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

8:00 amTravel

Delegates walk to QEIIB and meet a staff member in lobby

8:15 am - 8:45 amBreakfast

Continental Breakfast in Boreal Forest Room

8:45 am - 9:00 amWelcome and Announcements

Boreal Forest Room

9:00 am - 10:15 amBusiness Session 3
Grassland/Parkland Rooms

Option 1: Building Community the Edmonton Way – Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) Discover how Edmonton’s Community Leagues strengthen neighborhoods by fostering connection, organizing inclusive programs and events, and advocating for local needs – creating vibrant, engaged communities that enhance quality of life for all residents.
Presenters:	(TBC)
Option 2: Impact of Rogers Arena on Edmonton’s Downtown Core Explore how public spaces and the ICE District influence urban tourism, local businesses, and community dynamics in Edmonton’s downtown core.
Presenters:	(TBC)
Option 3 (PVSA Only): Engaging Visitors through Public Programming Showcases successful public programming initiatives, interactive exhibits, and seasonal events to connect citizens with cultural heritage and civic spaces.
Presenters:	Legislative Assembly of Alberta staff William Mitchell and Michael Peters

10:15 am - 10:30 amBreak

10:30 am - 12:00 pmCapital Exchange Presentations Cont’d

Grassland/Parkland Rooms

Topic 4:	Presenter: Councillor Marg Gardiner, City of Victoria
Topic 5:	Presenter: Councillor Sandy Hickman, City of St. John’s
Topic 6:	Presenter: Councillor Shobna Radons, City of Regina
Topic 7:	Presenter: Councillor Norman Beck, City of Charlottetown

12:00 pmTravel

Walk to Legislature Streetcar Stop

12:15 pm - 12:50 pmStreetcar with Interpreter to Strathcona Whyte Ave stop

12:50 pm - 1:00 pmTravel

Walk to MEAT Restaurant
(8216 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E5)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmLunch

MEAT in Old Strathcona

12:50 pm - 1:00 pmTravel

Walk to MEAT Restaurant
(8331 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E9)

2:15 pm - 2:55 pmHeritage Presentation – Edmonton Public Library: Strathcona Branch

Topic:	Heritage Is a Verb: Grassroots Action and Civic Memory A dynamic session highlighting how Edmonton’s deeply engaged volunteer heritage sector turns local history, naming, and civic memory into public action, offering practical lessons for other municipalities seeking to activate heritage from the ground up.
Presenters:	Kelsey Kendrick - President, Edmonton & District Historical Society Matthew Dance - Immediate Past Chair, Edmonton Naming Committee Kyle Schole - Immediate Past Vice Chair, Edmonton Historical Board Moderator – Erin McDonald, Cultural Strategist & CCCO Secretariat

3:00 pm - 4:15 pmBusiness Session 4 - Edmonton Public Library: Strathcona Branch

Topic:	Year-Round Festivals and Events in a Winter City Festival/Event organizers and city representatives discuss how Edmonton’s vibrant festivals thrive year-round and their funding models.
Presenters:	Fringe Festival Director, Flying Canoe Producer, Arts on the Ave Director, Joanne Blondheim, Events & Logistics Coordinator

4:15 pmTravel: Uber back to Matrix Hotel

Delegates may dine on their own, or can stay in Old Strathcona to eat/explore

Nearby Dining Options:

Julio's Barrio Mexican Restaurant (10416 82 Avenue NW): Contemporary Mexican-inspired classics.

The Next Act (8224 104 St NW): Comfortable, casual neighbourhood pub in the MEAT group of restaurants.

Pip (10335 83 Ave NW): Chef-led, casual fine dining.

Marlo Tacos (10403 83 Ave NW): Mexican-street food-inspired cantina.

Spotlight Cabaret (8217 104 St NW): Rooftop patio, restaurant and bar with live stage shows

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

8:00 amTravel

Delegates walk to QEII Building

8:15 am - 8:45 amHot Breakfast

Boreal Forest Room

8:45 am - 9:00 amWalk to the Education Centre School at the Legislature Classroom

9:00 am - 9:30 amBusiness Session 5
SATL Classroom

Topic:	Engaging Youth through Civic Education Programs: Inquiring Minds Network Discover how site schools like School at the Legislature and City Hall School foster hands-on learning and inspire active citizenship among Alberta’s youth.
Presenters:	Sophie Gareau-Brennan (LAO SATL) & Moselle Semeniuk or Linda (City Hall School) TBC

9:30 am - 10:00 amTour Visitor Centre

Pehonan Theatre, DDC, Borealis Gallery, Capital Gifts

10:00 am - 10:15 amBreak or Capital Gifts shopping

10:15 am - 11:45 amCCCO Board Meeting

Parkland/Grassland Room

11:45 am - 12:00 pmConclusion

Closing Remarks from CCCO President and Erin Camponi