We facilitate collaboration

NSFM believes working together is critical to help our province grow and our communities to be successful. NSFM collaborates with its members, other levels of government and stakeholders. Learn More >

We facilitate advocacy

NSFM believes our collective voice will have an impact leading to changes that better support our communities and our province. We work to bring our collective views together, to prioritize the areas of most concern, to develop meaningful resolutions and to organize events that reach out to other levels of government. Learn More >

We facilitate education

NSFM works to help municipal councils better understand issues and opportunities. It does this through our events, bringing people together and sharing of ideas. It also does this through the work of committees in developing toolkits and templates, the sharing of research documents, and the sharing of best practices. Learn More >

  • Mission

    To enable effective local government for Nova Scotia’s communities by facilitating strategic advocacy, education and collaboration.

  • Vision

    Effective local government and strong, sustainable communities.
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Highlights

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Spring Conference

Our Spring Conference will be at the Holiday Inn in Truro, NS from May 8-10, 2019. We are pleased to annouce that on Friday morning we'll be joined by Rick Hansen...Learn More >

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News Releases

NSFM posts news releases on a fairly regular basis. These releases are also sent to the membership via email. News releases includes updates on internal and external communication that is relevant to our municipalities and our members...Learn More >

 

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Asset Management

NSFM has developed two online resources to support municipalities in understanding and implementing sound asset management practices, which will help them make informed, proactive infrastructure and budget decisions based on the priorities and needs of their communities...Learn More >

Events