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
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.
The City in Sight Podcast 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? Spacing Radio’s Glyn Bowerman hosts a riveting discussion with the mayor of Yellowknife, Rebecca Alty, mayor of Winnipeg, Brian Bowman and mayor of Saskatoon, Charlie Clarke.
City In Sight Episode 2: Who's in Charge of the Pandemic?
Dealing with COVID-19 has been a challenge for every level of government. And, in a country where government jurisdictions are often clearly delineated, and defended, the pandemic response has required a certain level of federal, provincial, and municipal harmony.
City in Sight Episode 1: The Case for Local Power
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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 Brian Bowman, Winnipeg
Mayor Charlie Clarke, Saskatoon