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Over the past four decades, the role of municipalities in Canada has evolved significantly. This paper provides an accessible and systematic overview of municipal authority and responsibilities across all ten provinces and three territories. The authors find that while the general trend has been toward more permissive authority and the recognition of municipalities as democratic and accountable governments, significant variation persists in both law and practice across - and within - provinces and territories.
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Presentation for Collin Bernard's talk on how different systems govern and fund the maintenance and renovation of their social housing stock.
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New IMFG report identifies homeless encampments as an urgent human rights crisis and highlights how adopting new encampment strategies based on human rights will achieve a more dignified and efficient public outcome.
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Toronto City Manager Paul Johnson spoke on "Feeding Focus and Starving Distraction: Focusing on Priorities to Deliver on Torontonians' Investment."
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Toronto City Manager Paul Johnson spoke on "Feeding Focus and Starving Distraction: Focusing on Priorities to Deliver on Torontonians' Investment."
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On November 4, 2025, Dr. Henrik Scheller argued that linking local investment strategies with ecological and social sustainability is more crucial than ever in Germany.
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Report examines the relationship between municipal growth and property taxation in Québec.
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Report details how municipalities can use innovative eco-fiscal tools (taxes, fees, and charges) to influence behaviour and combat climate change.
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