Intergovernmental Relations

Intergovernmental Relations staff provide the following functions for the City of New Westminster:

Advocacy, Funding and Coordination

• Provide corporate support, and leadership for intergovernmental issues and opportunities;
• Advocate for New Westminster issues with senior governments, other municipal and regional partners and key external stakeholders; and
• Secure funding opportunities and partnerships with senior governments for major capital projects.
• Senior Government Funding: As of 2025, the City has secured over $95M from senior levels of government since 2020.

Relationship Development

• Facilitate relationships and partnerships with senior levels of government, First Nations, other municipalities, and key external stakeholders;
• Encourage collaborative decision-making;
• Develop policy and strategic initiatives; and
• Address intergovernmental, regional, inter-municipal and other external stakeholder priorities and issues.

Research and Analysis

• Analyze intergovernmental or inter-municipal trends and issues that are of interest to the City; and
• Review federal and provincial policy, budget, legislative and program changes as they relate to the City.
• Current issues that have been described include:
  • US Tariffs and the impact on local businesses
  • District energy best practices across North America

Programs and initiatives

• Building Safer Communities Program for at-risk youth
• Sister and Friendship Cities
• NW Caucus
• Council to Council meetings with local First Nations

contact

Denise A. Tambellini
Manager Intergovernmental Relations

604-340-9373