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We facilitate advocacy

We bring municipalities together and advance solutions to shared issues.

We facilitate collaboration

We connect municipalities with each other, with other organizations, other levels of government, and other provincial associations.

We facilitate education

We share best practices, explore creative solutions, and highlight new opportunities.

Latest Updates/News

  • Natural Resources & Energy Education Series: Two New Sessions

    Natural Resources & Energy Education Series: Two New Sessions

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    28 October 2026
    NSFM is pleased to announce two upcoming sessions in its Natural Resources & Energy Education Series for municipal elected officials and staff. Long-Term Energy Planning with IESO Nova ScotiaWednesday, November 25 | 12:00–1:00 PMJoin IESO Nova Scotia...
  • Flood Adaptation Workshop for Local Elected Officials

    Flood Adaptation Workshop for Local Elected Officials

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    21 October 2026
    NSFM and Rochelle Owen Consulting are hosting a Flood Adaptation Workshop for Local Elected Officials on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The workshop will focus on inland flooding and provide elected officials with information, case studies and planning...
  • Atlantic Municipal Magazine: Fall/Winter 2026 Edition Now Available

    Atlantic Municipal Magazine: Fall/Winter 2026 Edition Now Available

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    22 September 2026
    Building Stronger Communities: Fall/Winter 2026 Edition The Fall/Winter 2026 edition of Atlantic Municipal Magazine is now available, featuring stories, insights and perspectives from across Atlantic Canada’s municipal landscape. Explore the issues s...

Latest Funding Updates

  • New to the Portal: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects

    New to the Portal: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects

    Information
    26 October 2026

    The Department of Canadian Heritage’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects funds collaborative initiatives that address systemic racism and discrimination, promote inclusion and equitable access, and foster belonging in Canada.

    Open to:<

    ...
  • New to the Portal: Community War Memorials

    New to the Portal: Community War Memorials

    Information
    19 October 2026

    Veterans Affairs Canada is accepting applications through its Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War Memorials to support the construction, restoration and expansion of community war memorials honouring Canadians who served in war, militar

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  • New to the Portal: Age-Friendly Communities

    New to the Portal: Age-Friendly Communities

    Information
    19 October 2026

    The Age-Friendly Communities Grant is now open for applications from Nova Scotia organizations and communities working to help older adults stay active, healthy, connected and engaged.

    The Government of Nova Scotia offers two types of funding:

    • Projec
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2026 Fall Conference Logo

The NSFM Conference will be held from November 3rd – 6th at the Westin Hotel in Halifax.

The conference program will be available towards the end of Summer - more details to come!

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact Judy Webber, Director of Events and Member Development jwebber@nsfm.ca 

Book your accommodations now!

The full program and registration will be available when the conference website launches later this Summer. In the meantime, here are some key dates to help with accommodations planning:

  • Tuesday, November 3:  possible pre-conference session tbc (3:00–5:00 p.m.); Meet and Greet Reception (7:00 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, November 4: Conference officially opens in the morning @ 8:30 a.m. - sessions until 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 5: Sessions 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - banquet that evening
  • Friday, November 6: Conference concludes at noon

Host Conference Hotel – The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel

The block of rooms is now available for booking at the Westin. Our accommodations are in high demand and the room block will fill quickly. The Westin will hold the block until October 2nd 2026.

Room rates range from $185 - $195 ++ per night.

Please use THIS BOOKING LINK to book your room.

If you prefer to call: 1-866-761-3513 – between 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Monday through Friday. Please indicate that you are attending the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Conference to receive our conference rate.

Optional Hotels – no block at these hotels, but they’ve offered government rate to NSFM

Cambridge Suites Halifax

Single $179 ++ I Double $ 189 ++ (Government Rate)

Call 1-800-565-1263 and ask for the government rate - be sure to have your municipal government ID available when checking in.

Prince George Hotel

Single: $ 198 ++ I Double: $208 ++ (Government Rate)

Call 1-800-565-1567 and ask for the government rate - be sure to have your municipal government ID available when checking in.

Once these hotels are full there are several other options available in Halifax. Click here for an easy reference link.  NSFM does not have room blocks at these hotels.

Upcoming Events

03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference
03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference