b'SL: Shauns career has revolvedacross the metro region if it benefitsCity Council for increased regional around modernizing government andthe citizens of Winnipeg. cooperation. I will continue in that government processes. He is moreRB: We will work with the province androle as mayor and look forward to the than happy to discuss the adoption ofcurrent municipalities to decide onceestablishment of the regional planning CCDC recommended practices whenand for all if surrounding municipalitiesboard and the regional development elected mayor. plan. On a broader scale, I will be RS: Yes, this is something I wouldwish to form an official metro regionspeaking later in the campaign about support as mayor. In my experienceto partner in projects. In the interim,the need for a punchier economic working with the provincial and federaltaxpayers in Winnipeg should not bestrategy for Winnipeg that sells and government in the tender process,carrying the brunt of costs for servicesshapes our industrial and community I have often found that proprietaryused by citizens outside of the city. strengths rather than trying to be all tender documents are extremelySG: Ive been a member of thethings to all potential investors.labour intensive to work with and areWMR board for several years. I amSL: The current mayor of Winnipeg often not flexible enough to providenow its co-chair, and a champion onhas not been participating in activities an appropriate quote for the situation at hand. This often discourages businesses from quoting, and in turn, the organizationthe City of Winnipeg, in this casereceives fewer choices. Using standard documents will encourage outside business investment into Winnipeg. From roofing to waterproofing, and glazing KK: Yes, but recognizing that, forand architectural metals in between,complex projects, a one-size-fits-allFrom design-assist engineering to approach isnt always appropriate.faade manufacturing and installation,Contracting with the City or anyFlynn provides start-to-finish, top-to-bottom public organization is different thanbuilding envelope systems and service s.with a private or corporate party.Put Flynns total building envelopeI would support the use of CCDCexpertise to work on your project.contracts, which include appropriateStart at Flynncompanies.comsupplemental conditions to reflect the reality of each project.BM: What will you do to improve collaboration in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) to attract outside investment?GM: So much more is possible when we all get in a room together and build the city we want. This is why the governance review I committed to would include boards and commissions, and external agencies and partnersbecause they are critical to our citys success, and I have a track record of delivering through this approach. I see the WMR in the same way. Getting mayors and reeves together in a room to work together on common goals will help us advance more collaborative and efficient approaches to planning, delivery of water and sewer services, andHigh Voltage building of roads. Energy Mechanical Electrical JM: Being open for business is theEngineering best form of collaboration, and I have Our goal is to bring CREATIVITY and a track record with YES! Winnipeg ofEXPERTISEforsustainabledesign bringing $135M of investment to thisand energy innovation. THANK YOU to our employees and city and fostering economic growth.clients for MCWs continued success. As mayor of Winnipeg, I will show up, roll up my sleeves and get deals doneMCW.com Issue 3 | Fall Edition | 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 33'