The Role of Canadian Municipalities in Economic Development

ISBN-10
1895469287
ISBN-13
9781895469288
Category
Business & Economics / Development / Economic Development
Pages
148
Language
English
Published
1995
Publisher
ICURR Publications
Authors
Intergovernmental Committee on Urban and Regional Research, Michael Skelly

Description

The first part of this report discusses definitions, general issues, and trends in the role of local government. Issues discussed include those affecting municipal economic development initiatives, the type of role in economic development that is appropriate for municipalities, changes in the focus of municipal economic development, and comparisons between municipal economic development initiatives in Canada and the United States. The report then examines provincial legislation governing the powers of municipalities to promote economic development. The third part presents results of a survey of Canadian municipalities and local economic development organizations on their economic development practices. The survey examined such matters as economic development techniques used, local business liaison and promotion, public amenity and infrastructure improvements, export development, tourism promotion, job creation initiatives, regulations, and financial tools. Results are presented by province or territory. The appendix includes a copy of the survey questionnaire.

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