The information on the website was created for the 2021 Massey Cities Summit, a global conference on the constitutional status of cities. While the information is not current and will not be updated, we wanted you to have access to the archive of blog posts, podcasts, articles, videos, and other information.

Making the case for constitutional power for Canadian cities

When we think of Canadian cities, we might picture the places where we live, work, and gather—a straightforward concept at first glance. But from a constitutional standpoint, cities in Canada occupy a challenging position, often compared to the “middle child” in the family.

Constitutional Space for Cities

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Darren Chow Darren Chow

How to get cities out of their constitutional straitjacket

Constitutional change could be done province-by-province, but even short of that, there are tools to keep provinces from overpowering municipalities. Nathalie Des Rosiers, Alexandra Flynn and Richard Albert share their viewpoints.

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The City in Sight Podcast Episode 4: Finances, Charters, and Constitutional Change
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The City in Sight Podcast Episode 4: Finances, Charters, and Constitutional Change

Governments love innovation. Though new ideas are great for cities, governments don’t think about the maintenance and upkeep costs these innovations require. So while city mayors sit at the kids table hoping the federal government will recognize their municipalities needs, they have to also be the grownups so these innovations become an enhancement rather than a burden to the bottom line.

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City in Sight Podcast Series: Episode 3

Indigenous Cities

The Indigenous population in urban areas is growing fast. What are cities doing to provide for these populations, to build cities that reflect these communities, and to address the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission? Would greater autonomy for cities help achieve these goals? To find out, we speak to three Canadian mayors.

Mayor Rebecca Alty, Yellowknife

Mayor Rebecca Alty, Yellowknife

Mayor Brian Bowman, Winnipeg

Mayor Brian Bowman, Winnipeg

Mayor Charlie Clarke, Saskatoon

Mayor Charlie Clarke, Saskatoon