Algonquin Room
The 2026 annual meeting of the Good Roads Advisory Board of Past Presidents.
Quebec Room
The annual joint meeting of the Good Roads Board of Directors and the Good Roads Advisory Board of Past Presidents.
Quebec Room
Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference opens. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials at the registration booth in the Convention Foyer located immediately adjacent to the main elevator area on the Convention Level.
Convention Foyer
Unlock the doors to exciting career opportunities in Ontario’s dynamic municipal sector! Join us for an illuminating session tailored to post-secondary students eager to navigate their future career paths.
Our expert panelists, drawn from diverse roles within Ontario’s municipal landscape, will shed light on the vast array of career avenues available in this thriving sector. From transportation and infrastructure development to community engagement and public administration, discover how your skills and passions can find a perfect fit within municipal governance.
Throughout the session, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the following key areas:
– Exploring various job roles and career trajectories within Ontario’s municipal sector
– Understanding the impact of municipal governance on communities and citizens’ lives
– Navigating the recruitment process and uncovering internship and entry-level opportunities
– Developing essential skills and competencies sought after by municipal employers
– Leveraging networking and professional development resources to kickstart a successful career journey
Whether you’re intrigued by the prospect of shaping sustainable cities, fostering inclusive communities, or managing public services, this session will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to embark on a rewarding career path in Ontario’s municipal sector.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable career insights, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in municipal governance. Join us and chart your course towards making a meaningful impact in Ontario’s vibrant communities!
Northwest Territories Room
Register Here: https://goodroads.ca/conference/studytours/
This forum brings together influential women from across Ontario’s municipal sector to share their experiences, leadership journeys, and perspectives on career development, innovation, and governance in local government. Through interactive activities, networking, and a panel discussion featuring senior municipal leaders, attendees will gain insight into the opportunities and challenges facing women in public service while building connections with professionals from across the sector.
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Confederation 5 & 6
The Good Roads trade show boasts more than 100 exhibitors serving the municipal sector. Plan to take some time during the conference to visit our exhibitors. Booths can be found on the Convention Floor Foyer, Ballroom, Concert Hall, and Ontario Room.
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Ontario Room.
British Columbia Room
Get reacquainted with old friends and make new ones. Join us in the exhibit halls on the Convention Level for the opening reception. Light food and refreshments will be provided. Refreshment stations can be found in the Concert Hall, Ballroom and the Convention Foyer. Be sure to visit with the exhibitors while you are there.
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom
Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials at the registration booth in the Convention Foyer located immediately adjacent to the main elevator area on the Convention Level.
Convention Foyer
Delegates can partake in a delicious continental breakfast of assorted muffins and danishes, whole fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee. This will be served in the foyer just outside the Canadian Room, Convention Level.
Convention Foyer
The Good Roads trade show boasts more than 100 exhibitors serving the municipal sector. Plan to take some time during the conference to visit our exhibitors. Booths can be found on the Convention Floor Foyer, Ballroom, Concert Hall, and Ontario Room.
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Ontario Room.
Canadian Room
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will provide civic greetings to delegates of the Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will address delegates of the 2026 Good Roads Conference
Canadian Room
Canadian Room
Coffee stations will be available throughout the exhibit halls (Concert Hall, Ballroom and Convention Foyer). Enjoy your morning coffee and have a chat with some of our many exhibitors.
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom
Abram Benedict, Ontario Regional Chief of the Chiefs of Ontario, will speak to delegates about the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities across Ontario.
Canadian Room
British Columbia Room
Canadian Room
Register Here: https://goodroads.ca/conference/studytours/
Register Here: https://goodroads.ca/conference/studytours/
The award recognizes the successful collaboration between the municipalities and contractors for project excellence and innovation.
Canadian Room
Winners of the Good Roads Volunteer of the Year Award and Honourary Life Member Award will be presented with their respective awards to celebrate their achievements.
Canadian Room
Annual General Meeting of the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS). Registration opens at 1:00 pm, meeting begins at 1:30 pm.
Imperial Room
Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation Greg Rickford will address delegates of the 2026 Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
Canadian Room
Ontario Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria will address delegates of the 2026 Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
Quebec Room
Canadian Room
Canadian Room
Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, will deliver remarks to delegates of the Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
Visit exhibitors in the Concert Hall, Ballroom, Convention Foyer, and Main Mezzanine.
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Main Mezzanine
Alberta Room
Tudor 7&8
Confederation 5&6
“In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, organizations face unprecedented challenges in attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent. This interactive workshop equips participants with insights and strategies to meet the expectations of a multi-generational workforce, build internal talent pipelines, and strengthen organizational culture.
Through a combination of practical frameworks, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, participants will explore the key drivers of employee engagement and retention and gain actionable tools to develop targeted training and micro-learning programs that support continuous growth. This presentation emphasizes building a leadership-ready workforce, fostering internal mobility, and creating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to contribute at their highest level.”
British Columbia Room
Northwest Territories Room
Join Good Roads for an unforgettable evening at the Real Sports Bar. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while connecting with industry leaders and fellow delegates. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, unwind, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration in a truly memorable setting.
Real Sports Bar
Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials at the registration booth in the Convention Foyer located immediately adjacent to the main elevator area on the Convention Level.
Convention Foyer
Delegates can partake in a delicious continental breakfast of assorted muffins and danishes, whole fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee. This will be served in the foyer just outside the Canadian Room, Convention Level.
Convention Foyer
The Good Roads trade show boasts more than 100 exhibitors serving the municipal sector. Plan to take some time during the conference to visit our exhibitors. Booths can be found on the Convention Floor Foyer, Ballroom, Concert Hall, and Ontario Room.
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Ontario Room
Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Good Roads Association. All delegates from member municipalities and member First Nations are eligible to vote.
Canadian Room
Canadian Room
Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Todd McCarthy will address delegates of the 2026 Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
Polls will open at 10:00 am. All delegates are eligible to vote regardless of which Zone they are from.
Salon A
Quebec Room
Coffee stations will be available throughout the exhibit halls (Concert Hall, Ballroom and Convention Foyer). Enjoy your morning coffee and have a chat with some of our many exhibitors.
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom
Alberta Room
British Columbia Room
Confederation 5&6
Northwest Territories Room
Tudor 7&8
Register Here: https://goodroads.ca/conference/studytours/
Register Here: https://goodroads.ca/conference/studytours/
Tim Tierney, FCM First Vice-President, will provide delegates with an update on the work of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Canadian Room
Invasive Phragmites is recognized as one of Ontario’s most aggressive and ecologically damaging invasive plant species. In response, the Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program was launched with a landmark $11 million, three-year investment from the Ministry of Natural Resources to implement a collaborative, coordinated approach to landscape-scale management. Entering its third year, the OPA program has demonstrated significant progress through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and targeted resource development. This presentation will highlight key successes achieved across the province, including engagement with over 100 municipalities and more than 30 Indigenous communities who are managing invasive Phragmites on the ground. It will showcase the impacts of invasive Phragmites to municipal lands and infrastructure, available granting initiatives and best practices being mobilized to control Phragmites. This session will also serve as a call to action, inviting new partners to join this growing initiative and offering a hopeful vision for an Ontario less burdened by invasive Phragmites.
Quebec Room
Canadian Room
John Fraser, Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, will deliver remarks to delegates of the Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
Good Roads Past President John Parsons will present the results of the Board of Directors elections.
Canadian Room
Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom
Alberta Room
British Columbia Room
Confederation 5&6
Northwest Territories Room
Quebec Room
Join your fellow delegates for our afternoon reception where you can network, enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and listen to some live music.
Imperial Room
Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials in the Toronto Room.
Toronto Room
Start your morning off right with a hot breakfast. Delegates can partake of pork sausage; scrambled eggs; waffles; hash brown; breads; seasonal fruit salad; assorted fruit and yogurt.
Convention Foyer
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Outgoing Good Roads President Cheryl Fort will pass the gavel to incoming Good Roads President Paul Ainslie.
Canadian Room
The purpose of the award is to promote and recognize the successful collaboration between municipalities and HMA producers for excellence and innovation in paving projects in Ontario.
Canadian Room
Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, will deliver remarks to delegates of the Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
Canadian Room
Municipalities are operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment where non-compliance, inadequate training, and unclear procedures can result in serious consequences — including workplace injuries, legal claims, Ministry orders, reputational damage, and personal liability for supervisors and employers. Yet during budget season, training is often the first line item reduced or deferred.
This plenary reframes training as a risk mitigation strategy rather than a discretionary expense. Attendees will learn how structured, ongoing training programs protect their workforce, strengthen due diligence, and reduce insurance and legal exposure. Featuring Good Roads, the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS), and Intact Public Entities, the session will provide practical tools, funding considerations, and accessible training pathways municipalities can implement immediately.
Canadian Room
The competition showcases the ingenuity of municipal employees and recognizes innovations and achievements that improve the efficiency of municipal transportation and public works services and operations.
Canadian Room
The Final Word provides an opportunity to have your most vexing municipal government questions answered by an all-star roster of experts in the fields of administration, planning, law, construction, drainage, public works and more. Submit your questions in advance at the registration desk or live during the session!
Canadian Room
Good Roads President Paul Ainslie will close the 2026 Good Roads Conference.
Canadian Room
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