Welcome - Municipal Law, Urban Governance and Public Policy in Canada POLI 3232   Municipal Law, Urban Governance and Public Policy in Canada
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Most Canadians live in cities, yet local government is the weakest unit in our federal system. What accounts for this? After all, local government has often been described as the foundation of democracy. In Canada, local governments have many unique characteristics, from their constitutional status to the council system and a tradition of non-partisan government. We will explore the character of local government and the issues related to local governance, including regional and metropolitan restructuring and citizen participation, municipal finance, provincial-local relations, and the role of the federal government.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Discussion

PREREQUISITES: 1000-level course in Political Science or Kings FYP recommended
EXCLUSIONS: POLI 2230 and POLI 3231