The Politics and Policy of Federal-Local Governance
Edited by Katherine A. H. Graham and Caroline Andrew
Published by McGill-Queen’s University Press
The federal government and its policies transform Canadian cities in myriad ways. Canada in Cities examines this relationship to better understand the interplay among changing demographics, how local governments and citizens frame their arguments for federal action, and the ways in which the national government uses its power and resources to shape urban Canada.
Most studies of local governance in Canada focus on politics and policy within cities. The essays in this collection turn such analysis on its head by examining federal programs, rather than municipal ones, and by observing how these programs influence local policies and work with regional authorities and civil societies.
Through a series of case studies—ranging from federal policy concerning Aboriginal people in cities to the impact of Canada’s emergency management policies on cities—the contributors provide insights about how federal politics influence the local political arena. Analyzing federal actions in diverse policy fields, the authors uncover meaningful patterns of federal action and outcome in Canadian cities.
A timely collection, Canada in Cities offers a comprehensive study of the diverse areas where municipal and federal public policy intersect.
Katherine A. H. Graham is a professor of public policy and administration and senior advisor to the provost at Carleton University.
Caroline Andrew is director of the Centre on Governance at the University of Ottawa.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in Faculty Publications, News, Public Policy and Administration
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