How do municipal mayors and councillors communicate with other levels of government? Evidence from a multi‐level survey of Canadian elected officials.

  • Published In: Canadian Public Administration, 2023, v. 66, n. 1. P. 78 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Eidelman, Gabriel; Lucas, Jack 3 of 3

Abstract

While past research suggests that informal processes of dialogue play an important role in municipal intergovernmental relations in Canada, we currently know very little about their character and frequency. Who do local elected officials communicate with, and through which channels? And which municipal voices carry the most weight in these conversations? This article answers these questions from the perspective of elected politicians themselves, using a pan‐Canadian survey of municipal, provincial, and federal elected representatives. Our findings confirm that municipal intergovernmental relations depend heavily on informal institutions and personal relationships and highlight the key role of municipal mayors as spokespersons and advocates for municipalities in Canadian federalism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Canadian Public Administration. 2023/03, Vol. 66, Issue 1, p78
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0008-4840
  • DOI:10.1111/capa.12510
  • Accession Number:162595628
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