Municipal Politics

• ‘Outright degrading’: Regina councillor speaks out on treatment in municipal politics

  Regina city councillor Sarah Turnbull says she has been experiencing degrading comments ever since stepping into her role that have become commonplace for her.

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  Mar 9
  
• Several small area mayors acclaimed ahead of Saskatchewan municipal elections

  Ahead of Saskatchewan elections on Nov. 13, incumbent mayors in Warman, Rosthern and Dalmeny have been acclaimed to lead their municipalities for another four years.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2024
  
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• ‘Confrontation’ between B.C. mayor, councillor at networking event raises questions

  Port Moody councillor Haven Lurbiecki said Mayor Meghan Lahti became physical with her during a heated conversation at the event in Toronto last year.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2024
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• Ontario minister ‘not trying to delay’ law to discipline misbehaving councillors

  Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra asked councillors and mayors for 'a little bit more time' to address harassment at the local level.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2024
• How Ontario suddenly scrapped a plan to deal with harassment on city councils

  A law that would address the growing issue of harassment on local councils was promised in 2021, but never came. Documents obtained by Global News show just how close Ontario got.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2024
• Ousted Chestermere mayor loses byelection bid to win his job back

  Former Chestermere mayor Jeff Colvin lost his bid to win his old job back on Monday, according to preliminary results of a municipal byelection.

  Politics

  Jun 25, 2024
• Pointe-Claire takes a step toward trusteeship

  Pointe-Claire city council has adopted a resolution calling on the Quebec Municipal Affairs Department to intervene and help the municipality govern.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2024
• Elections BC probing 12 B.C. municipal parties over financing, advertising

  A dozen municipal political parties in British Columbia, including those that won council majorities in Vancouver and Burnaby in 2022, are under investigation by Elections BC.

  Politics

  Apr 11, 2024
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• Municipal organization seeks fiscal reform out of upcoming N.B. budget priorities

  The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick wants fiscal reform to be part of the budget priorities after it made major overhauls to municipal governance system.

  Politics

  Mar 8, 2024
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• Quebec launches new helpline for politicians after hundreds quit office

  A new telephone helpline is available starting Wednesday for politicians in need of assistance, after almost 10 per cent have quit since the 2021 municipal elections.

  Politics

  Feb 28, 2024