POL 123

Urban Government in Canada

This course examines critically the structure, function, and politics of municipal governments in Canada's large urban centres in relation to the profession and practice of urban and regional planning. Topics discussed include the relationship between municipalities and other levels of government; local finance; local democracy; political and administrative structures; and historic, present, and future pressures for reform.

Weekly Contact: Lecture: 2 hrs. Tutorial: 1 hr.

GPA Weight: 1.00

Course Count: 1.00

Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

POG 410, PPA 122

Custom Requisites

Available only to Urban and Regional Planning students

Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages

*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.

Minor in Politics
Minor in Public Administration
POG 310 - Provincial Politics
POG 410 - Canadian Urban Politics
PPA 122 - Local Politics and Government
Urban and Regional Planning