This paper sets the stage for discussions on the health and competitiveness of Canadian cities within a global context. Specifically, the purpose of the research is to compare legislative and fiscal powers of the U.S. and Canadian municipal governments as well as financing mechanisms for municipal infrastructure in Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
This is the executive summary of a paper delivered to the NRTEE that sets the stage for discussions on the competitiveness of Canadian cities within a global context.
