The Past, Present, and Future of Canadian Cities
The Past, Present, and Future of Canadian Cities

Author: Alexandra Flynn

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 0228022347

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In 1861, just a few years before Confederation, 84 per cent of Canadians lived in rural areas; today, it’s less than 20 per cent. Our municipal governments are asked to do more for their citizens than ever before, yet they must confront myriad challenges – from the public health pandemic to the housing crisis – without the tools they need. They have no constitutional protection from jurisdictional overstepping by provincial governments and no assurance that they will be able to complete any effort they undertake. The Past, Present, and Future of Canadian Cities explores the historical functions of municipalities, their current ability to tackle major problems, and what the future holds for shifting legal and political powers. This volume examines how pre-Confederation cities came to have their current constitutional and legislative forms; how current local governments make decisions within existing legal parameters, highlighting Indigenous-municipal relationships and emergency management; and, finally, looks to the world to investigate future innovation in municipal governance. The Past, Present, and Future of Canadian Cities makes the case that constitutional concepts must be repurposed to support the transition from nation-building to city-building in a global context.

Canadian Cities in Transition
Canadian Cities in Transition

Author: Trudi E. Bunting

Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13:

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As the federal government's recent 'New Deal for Cities' suggests, the importance of cities is now widely recognized. Large urban centres are seen at once as primary engines of the economy and as concentrations of societal problems: poverty, homelessness, criminality, environmental degradation. Calls are thus mounting not only for the allocation of more resources but for the adoption of new policies, grounded in urban realities, that will enable Canadian cities to function more effectively. This third edition of Canadian Cities in Transition has been completely revised and updated. Examining the uneven development and uncertain future of Canadian cities, 41 specialists in the field-urban geographers, political scientists, urban planners, civil engineers-offer state-of-the-art understanding of everything from the evolution of the Canadian urban system to site-specific design, problems of transportation and infrastructure, the containment of urban sprawl, the impacts of immigration and gentrification, and the sustainability of cities-both environmentally and economically. The 27 chapters are supported by abundant illustrative material-maps, tables, figures, and photographs-and followed by two appendices, one discussing the changing nature of urban research and the other presenting essential data on Canada's census metropolitan areas. In addition, for the first time this new edition includes a comprehensive bibliography. Required reading for students of Canadian urban geography and urban studies, Canadian Cities in Transition: Local Through Global Perspectives will also be an invaluable resource for anyone concerned about the future of Canada's cities. Book jacket.

Policy Transformation in Canada
Policy Transformation in Canada

Author: Carolyn Hughes Tuohy

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2019-04-08

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1487519877

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Canada's centennial anniversary in 1967 coincided with a period of transformative public policymaking. This period saw the establishment of the modern welfare state, as well as significant growth in the area of cultural diversity, including multiculturalism and bilingualism. Meanwhile, the rising commitment to the protection of individual and collective rights was captured in the project of a "just society." Tracing the past, present, and future of Canadian policymaking, Policy Transformation in Canada examines the country's current and most critical challenges: the renewal of the federation, managing diversity, Canada's relations with Indigenous peoples, the environment, intergenerational equity, global economic integration, and Canada's role in the world. Scrutinizing various public policy issues through the prism of Canada’s sesquicentennial, the contributors consider the transformation of policy and present an accessible portrait of how the Canadian view of policymaking has been reshaped, and where it may be heading in the next fifty years.

Big Moves
Big Moves

Author: Anthony Perl

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2020-09-23

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0228002958

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All countries have distinctive urban regions, but Canadian cities especially differ from one another in culture, structure, and history. Anthony Perl, Matt Hern, and Jeffrey Kenworthy reveal that despite the peculiarities and singular traits that each city embodies, a common logic has guided the development of transportation infrastructure across the country. Big Moves analyzes how Canada's three largest urban regions - Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver - have been shaped by the interplay of globalized imperatives, aspirations, activism, investment, and local development initiatives, both historically and in a contemporary context. Canadian urban development follows a distinct pattern that involves compromise between local viewpoints and values and the pursuit of global capital at particular historical junctures. As the authors show, the success or failure of each city to construct major mobility infrastructure has always depended on the timing of investments and the specific ways that cities have gained access to necessary capital. Drawing on urban mobility history and global city theory, this book delves into the details of the big moves that have affected transport infrastructure in major Canadian cities. Knowing where urban development will head in the twenty-first century requires understanding how cities' major mobility infrastructures were built. Big Moves explains the shape of Canada's three biggest cities and how their mix of expressways and rapid transit emerged.

Canadian City
Canadian City

Author: Gilbert A. Stelter

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 519

ISBN-13: 088629018X

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Focuses on urban society, with essays on social structure, the family, ethnicity and immigration, and religion. This title includes other sections that are devoted to urban growth, the physical environment, and urban government and reform.

History Of Canada
History Of Canada

Author: Gwendolyn Silverstone

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-10-05

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 823393223X

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History Of Canada offers a captivating journey through the nation's recent past, exploring how a vast, sparsely populated land transformed into one of the world's most prosperous and culturally diverse countries. The book focuses on three key themes that have shaped modern Canada: multiculturalism, economic diversification, and environmental stewardship. By examining these areas, readers gain insight into Canada's unique position on the global stage and the challenges it faces today. History Of Canada's structure guides readers through major developments of recent decades, starting with a brief overview of Canada's colonial past and path to independence. It then delves into the country's embrace of multiculturalism, its economic evolution from resource dependency to technological innovation, and its efforts to balance environmental conservation with resource extraction. Throughout the narrative, the author weaves personal stories of ordinary Canadians, humanizing complex issues and connecting readers to the material on a more personal level. What sets History Of Canada apart is its accessible approach to presenting information, striking a balance between academic rigor and narrative flair. It addresses ongoing debates such as Quebec separatism, indigenous rights, and climate change, providing valuable context for current discussions. By exploring how Canada has navigated these challenges, History Of Canada offers readers a deeper understanding of the country's past and insight into its future trajectory.