GovFox Municipal Consulting Inc

10/19/2026

Behind GovFox: passion for people, leadership, and stronger communities.

For Cheryl Christian, municipal government has always been more than just policies, budgets, and council meetings.

It’s about people.

As a sociology graduate, university instructor, councillor, mayor, mediator, and CAO, Cheryl has seen local government from both the elected and administrative sides. She knows how rewarding the work can be, and how demanding and even lonely it can feel.

That’s why she created GovFox, to give the people who serve our communities practical support and fresh perspectives.

Ask her what she loves most, and it isn’t a project or an accomplishment. It’s the moment when something changes.

“Helping people move from frustration to understanding, from conflict to collaboration, and from ideas to meaningful action, that’s what makes this work so fulfilling for me.”

Strong communities are built on the people, relationships, and leadership behind them. 🦊

10/15/2026

Today is Conflict Resolution Day.
Conflict isn’t the problem. Avoiding it is.

The tension that gets brushed aside today tends to show up in meetings, decisions, and team culture a few months from now. Addressing it early, with the right support, makes all the difference.

If this sounds familiar, we’re here to help.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

It’s been a busy and rewarding few weeks for GovFox! Cheryl had the pleasure of speaking at three events:

-Manitoba Municipal Administrators Annual Conference: Managing Electoral Change

-Northern Affairs CAO Workshop: Perspectives, Seeing Differently, Working Better

-TIPI Group of Companies National Client Conference: Workplace Culture & Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution

Different audiences, one consistent theme: strong organizations are built on strong relationships, effective communication, and thoughtful leadership.

Thank you to Manitoba Municipal Administrators, Manitoba Northern Affairs, and TIPI Group of Companies for the invitations, and to everyone who joined the conversations! 🦊🙏🏻

10/05/2026

Before you vote on October 28th, it helps to know what you're actually voting for.
Swipe through a quick breakdown of who does what at the municipal level.

Informed voters make for stronger local government.

10/02/2026

Election season is officially here!

On October 28th, Manitobans across the province will elect their local leaders. These are the people who shape the services that affect daily life more directly than any other level of government.

Over the next few weeks, we're breaking down what you need to know as a voter, a candidate, or someone just curious about how local government works.

At GovFox, we understand municipal government.

09/29/2026

Looking forward to the 2026 TIPI Group of Companies National Conference!

I’m pleased to be joining this year’s presenters at the TIPI Group of Companies National Conference, taking place October 7–8 in Winnipeg.

This year’s theme — Managing Risk, Building Economic Resilience, and Advancing Reconciliation — brings together important conversations for organizations, leaders and communities.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the conference and share some of my experience through GovFox Municipal Consulting. I’m especially looking forward to the conversations, connections and learning that happen when people with different experiences and perspectives come together.

Thank you to TIPI Group of Companies and TIPI Legacy HR+ for the invitation. Looking forward to October!

Join us at the 2026 TIPI Group of Companies National Conference!

Taking place October 7–8, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, this event brings together our valued clients, partners, community members, and leaders to engage with ideas and conversations that matter.

This year's conference is centred on the theme "Managing Risk, Building Economic Resilience, and Advancing Reconciliation". We are excited to have several presenters who will share their invaluable expertise and insights with you:

Annette Ulc, Senior Client Executive, Teledoc Health Canada
Cheryl Christian, President GovFox Municipal Consulting Inc.
Betty-Anne Smith, Director of Training, TIPI Legacy HR+

Visit our website to learn more and view the full conference agenda.
https://shorturl.at/JhjL5

Conference Details:
Location: Holiday Inn Express - Winnipeg Airport – 1740 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Dates: October 7-8, 2026

Register today! We look forward to seeing you there!

09/28/2026

Today is Right to Know Day!

It's a reminder of something simple but important:
People have a right to know how their government works and how decisions get made.

For municipalities, that means clear policies, accessible information, and governance that holds up to scrutiny. It's exactly the kind of work we do at GovFox: policy review, governance training, and building the kind of trust that comes from doing things the right way.