Years in the making, the Edmonton Region is ready to welcome investment like never before, while supporting COVID-19 recovery, creating jobs and building for the future. This is a pivotal moment in history and, as leaders, it’s time to think big and act. © Provided by Edmonton Journal All 13 Edmonton Metropolitan Region mayors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to work in partnership on developing a Collaborative Economic Development (CED) initiative. File photo.