Business
When we think about municipalities and their responsibilities, we often tend to think about their role in providing day-to-day basic services. While this is true, these decisions intersect with values like equity and inclusivity, despite not often being talked about. Today's guest, Saskatoon City Councillor, Hilary Gough, is passionate about equitable access, representation, and inclusion. Through her role, she hopes to bring discussions around these values into municipal chambers. In this episode, we hear about Hilary’s interesting journey to working in the municipality of Saskatoon. She sheds light on what she has learned about municipal decision-making and how the great service provision has surprised her tremendously. Although many things are done right, there is always room for improvement, and we get into triple-bottom-line decision-making and the importance of balancing economic and social outcomes. Along with this, we discuss the anti-racism movements in the city, Saskatoon’s COVID response, and why Hilary is so excited about what’s on the horizon for her hometown. To hear from this incredible member of our municipality, tune in today!