Courses

Municipal Legislation

Navigate the legal landscape of municipal operations with confidence by mastering the laws, obligations, and governance issues that impact public works leadership.

Registration Info

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April 27 – 29, 2026
Fee:
Member Rate - $1,320.00
Duration:
3 days

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the foundations of municipal law and governance 
  • Identify legal responsibilities specific to road supervisors and municipal staff 
  • Apply knowledge of contracts, liability, and civil litigation in municipal contexts 
  • Navigate labour law, ethics, and employment obligations 
  • Recognize legal considerations around roads, bridges, drainage, and inspections 

Course Description

Municipal operations are governed by a complex web of legal responsibilities—and this course helps you make sense of it all. Designed for supervisors and forepersons in the municipal sector, this course introduces the fundamentals of municipal law and dives into the specific legal obligations tied to public works leadership. 

From civil litigation and occupier liability to contracts, bonding, and drainage rights, you’ll gain practical insights into the legal frameworks that shape your day-to-day decisions. Whether you’re managing infrastructure, overseeing staff, or responding to inspections, this course ensures you’re legally informed and operationally prepared. 

Course Details

  • Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • Road supervisors and forepersons 
  • Municipal staff involved in supervision or infrastructure oversight 
  • Public works professionals seeking legal literacy in municipal operations 
  • Municipal law 
  • Open and closed local government 
  • Occupiers and trespassers 
  • Civil litigation 
  • Local government ethics 
  • Trees   
  • Inspections and investigations 
  • Mail receptacles on road allowances 
  • Roads and bridges 
  • Contracts, bonding, and insurance 
  • Labour and employment law 
  • Drainage: municipal rights and obligations 
  • No prerequisites 
  • Access to a computer or tablet recommended for reference materials 
  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Senior (CRS-S) designation 
  • OACETT: Eligible for the Technical Specialist Program (Point Value: 5) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Delta Hotel – 50 Stone Road W, Guelph ON N1G 0A9

Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 26, 2026

Rate: $209 + taxes

 

Staybridge Suite Guelph – 11 Corporate Crt., Guelph, ON N1G 5G5

Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 26, 2026

Rate: Queen Studio Suite Studio Full Kitchen $295 + taxes

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph – 35 Cowan Pl., Guelph, ON

$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)

$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)

To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the “Ontario Good Roads “rate.

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 27, 2026. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 19, 2026.