Closest to the People with Crystal Froese

government, business, management, non-profit · EN-CA

Closest to the People with Crystal Froese is a Canadian podcast exploring municipal government, local government, community leadership, governance, economic development and public policy from the perspective of the communities where decisions ultimately have to work. Drawing on her experience as a City Councillor, elected official, board leader and community advocate, Crystal Froese brings a practical, grassroots perspective to conversations about how communities are governed, how leaders make decisions and how municipal, provincial and federal policies affect the people, businesses and organizations closest to home. Episodes explore the real issues facing Canadian municipalities and communities: what it is really like to serve on city council, running for municipal office, municipal leadership, board governance, strategic planning, government accountability, economic development, housing, infrastructure, workforce development, nonprofit leadership, volunteerism,