Annual State of the Municipality with Mayor Andy Fillmore 2026

Halifax is a city that continues to grow, evolve, and strengthen as we face both challenges and exciting opportunities in the years ahead. Each year, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and the Halifax Partnership host the Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality for a State of the Municipality update.

As defence investments reshape our region and reinforce Halifax’s role as Canada’s defence city, Mayor Andy Fillmore will discuss how we can rise to meet this moment and build a stronger, more connected future.

Join us on May 20 at the Halifax Convention Centre for the second annual State of the Municipality.

ABOUT THE MAYOR

Mayor Andy Fillmore

Andy Fillmore was the Member of Parliament for Halifax, from 2015 to 2024 and the first city planner elected to Canada’s House of Commons.

In his nine years as MP Andy has been a champion for issues around infrastructure and housing, science and research, national defence and shipbuilding, and the environment.

Before politics, Andy spent twenty years as a city planner and community builder in the private, public, and academic sectors, including as Halifax's first Manager of Urban Design where he lead the development of the city’s award-winning downtown plan. Work for which he was received a National Urban Leadership Award from the Canadian Urban Institute.

He attended Acadia University and holds graduate degrees from Dalhousie University and Harvard University.

Also included in the conversation, Deputy Mayor Patty Cuttell will join Mayor Fillmore and Don Bureaux for part of this timely discussion, offering valuable insight into Regional Council.

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Date and Time

Wednesday May 20, 2026
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM ADT

This event begins earlier than our typical luncheons.
Registration opens at 10:30 AM and stage programming begins at 11:30 AM.

Location

Halifax Convention Centre
Location: Convention Level

1650 Argyle St Halifax NS B3J 0E6

Fees/Admission

Member Ticket: $109.95
Member table: $1,099.50
Future Member Ticket: $224.95
Future Member Table: $2,249.50

Terms: Payment is due upon purchase. All prices subject to HST.
25% discount for Not-for-profit & student members.

*Registration for this event closes on May 13th at 5:00 PM AST, or when the event has sold out (whichever comes first). Ticket sales will close after this date.

**Please note: your registration gives the Halifax Chamber of Commerce permission to use the photographs taken during the event for any legal use.

Contact Information

Cailin Winters, Events Specialist
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