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Multilevel Governance and Emergency Management in Canadian Municipalities

Author : Daniel Henstra
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773589546
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Multilevel Governance and Emergency Management in Canadian Municipalities written by Daniel Henstra and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it is wildfires in Alberta, widespread flooding in Newfoundland, or massive snowstorms in Nova Scotia, Canadian governments must be prepared to manage a range of emergencies. Many organizations and resources have to be coordinated in emergency management, and the quality of emergency planning has a direct impact on the effectiveness of disaster response. Municipalities have primary responsibility, but emergency management requires authority and resources from all levels of government as well as collaboration with stakeholders from the private and voluntary sectors. Drawing on extensive documentary evidence and many interviews with government officials and stakeholders, Multilevel Governance and Emergency Management in Canadian Municipalities provides a comprehensive assessment of the structure and dynamics of emergency management in Canada. Contributors analyze the role of the federal government, compare policies and governance in three different provinces, and examine approaches to emergency planning in thirteen municipalities of varying sizes. In addition to describing political and legal frameworks, essays investigate how emergency management policies are shaped by the relationships between municipal, provincial, and federal officials, as well as with social interests that are concerned about planning for emergencies. Contributors also assess the quality of emergency management. Despite the growing importance of emergency management, there has been little comparative research on Canadian policy making in this field. Multilevel Governance and Emergency Management in Canadian Municipalities provides insights into how governments have readied themselves for emergencies and how they can better prepare. Contributors include Norm Catto (Memorial University), Malcolm Grieve (retired, Acadia University), Geoffrey Hale (University of Lethbridge), Daniel Henstra (University of Waterloo), Luc Juillet (University of Ottawa), Junichiro Koji (PhD, University of Ottawa), Stephen Tomblin (Memorial University), Lori Turnbell (Dalhousie University), and Robert Young (University of Western Ontario).

Sites of Governance

Author : Robert Young
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773540016
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Sites of Governance written by Robert Young and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2012 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rare glimpse into the world of public policy making in Canada's major cities.

Canada in Cities

Author : Katherine A.H. Graham
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773596305
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Book Synopsis Canada in Cities by : Katherine A.H. Graham

Download or read book Canada in Cities written by Katherine A.H. Graham and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The federal government and its policies transform Canadian cities in myriad ways. Canada in Cities examines this relationship to better understand the interplay among changing demographics, how local governments and citizens frame their arguments for federal action, and the ways in which the national government uses its power and resources to shape urban Canada. Most studies of local governance in Canada focus on politics and policy within cities. The essays in this collection turn such analysis on its head, by examining federal programs, rather than municipal ones, and observing how they influence local policies and work with regional authorities and civil societies. Through a series of case studies - ranging from federal policy concerning Aboriginal people in cities, to the introduction of the federal gas tax transfer to municipalities, to the impact of Canada's emergency management policies on cities - the contributors provide insights about how federal politics influence the local political arena. Analyzing federal actions in diverse policy fields, the authors uncover meaningful patterns of federal action and outcome in Canadian cities. A timely contribution, Canada in Cities offers a comprehensive study of diverse areas of municipal public policy that have emerged in Canada in recent years.

Foundations of Governance

Author : Andrew Sancton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442697245
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Governance written by Andrew Sancton and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2009-07-03 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Municipalities are responsible for many essential services and have become vital agents for implementing provincial policies, including those dealing with the environment, emergency planning, economic development, and land use. In Foundations of Governance, experts from each of Canada's provinces come together to assess the extent to which municipal governments have the capacity to act autonomously, purposefully, and collaboratively in the intergovernmental arena. Each chapter follows a common template in order to facilitate comparison and covers essential features such as institutional structures, municipal functions, demography, and municipal finances. Canada's municipalities function in diverse ways but have similar problems and, in this way, are illustrative of the importance of local democracy. Foundations of Governance shows that municipal governments require the legitimacy granted by a vibrant democracy in order to successfully negotiate and implement important collective choices about the futures of communities.

Policy analysis in Canada

Author : Dobuzinskis, Laurent
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447346041
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Policy analysis in Canada written by Dobuzinskis, Laurent and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Policy analysis in Canada brings together original contributions from many of the field’s leading scholars. Contributors chronicle the evolution of policy analysis in Canada over the past 50 years and reflect on its application in both governmental and non-governmental settings. As part of the International Library of Policy Analysis series, the book enables cross-national comparison of public policy analysis concepts and practice within national and sub-national governments, media, NGOs and other institutional settings. Informed by the latest scholarship on policy analysis, the volume is a valuable resource for academics and students of policy studies, public management, political science and comparative policy studies.

Spheres of Governance

Author : Harvey Lazar
Publisher : School of Policy Studies Queen's University
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Spheres of Governance written by Harvey Lazar and published by School of Policy Studies Queen's University. This book was released on 2007 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local governments are becoming increasingly important around the world and functions are being shifted across levels of government. This timely comparative analysis breaks new ground in the study of multilevel governance, intergovernmental relations, and municipal government. Spheres of Governance systematically compares the challenges faced by municipalities in Australia, France, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States, with emphasis on the relationship between the municipal and federal levels. Each chapter analyzes a municipality in relation to its responsibilities, functions, and organization; constitutional and fiscal position; relations with the central government; provincial and state governments mediation of these relationships; and public policy development, especially with regard to emergency planning and immigration and settlement. The chapters also highlight the tensions and pressures for change in the systems.

Across Boundaries

Author : André Blais
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228007097
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Across Boundaries written by André Blais and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why and how does secession happen? How do different levels of government interact with each other? Why do some multilevel governments work better than others? What makes political extremism so virulent in today's society? These are some of the most pressing questions in political science today. These questions and research areas – secession, multilevel government, and political economy – were the focus of the writing and scholarship of Robert (Bob) Andrew Young (1950–2017), Canada Research Chair in Multilevel Governance at the University of Western Ontario and one of Canada's most distinguished political scientists. In Across Boundaries Young's former colleagues and students bring together contributions from his extensive network, which included academics, government officials, and media personalities. These essays speak to Young's legacy while providing new insight into research in multilevel governance, secession, and political economy. Young's body of work is exemplary in its attention to concrete policy issues as well as in the breadth of his interest across many subfields of political science. Across Boundaries honours his distinguished career and gives students, professors, and practitioners further insight into his scholarship.

Accountability and Responsiveness at the Municipal Level

Author : Sandra Breux
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773553754
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Book Synopsis Accountability and Responsiveness at the Municipal Level by : Sandra Breux

Download or read book Accountability and Responsiveness at the Municipal Level written by Sandra Breux and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Canada, the quality of municipal democracy has been questioned due to three crucial factors. First, voter turnout tends to be significantly lower for municipal elections than it is for other levels of government. Second, the re-election rate of incumbent candidates is higher compared to provincial, territorial, and federal elections. Third, corruption and other scandals have tarnished the image of local democracy. Are cities sufficiently capable of responding to crises and representing the interests of their residents? Accountability and Responsiveness at the Municipal Level addresses these issues through qualitative and quantitative analysis, focusing on some of the most important characteristics of the Canadian municipal scene, including the contexts of partisanship and non-partisanship, the careers and daily work of municipal officials, and multilevel governance. This volume also assists directly in the collection and dissemination of data about cities as there is currently no centralized system for capturing and organizing electoral statistics at the municipal level. Municipal democracy in Canada suffers from a representation deficit. Accountability and Responsiveness at the Municipal Level is an important first step in building high-quality comparative information on the politics of Canada’s cities.

Boots on the Ground

Author : Johanu Botha
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1487529805
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Boots on the Ground written by Johanu Botha and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last century, the scale of Canada’s domestic disaster response system has grown significantly due to the country’s increased capacity for emergency management and the rise in natural hazards. However, there has been no systematic assessment of how effectively this multilevel system, which includes all levels of government and the military, has been integrated, and how efficient this system actually is at responding to high-level disasters. Using in-depth archival analysis and interviews with senior military and civilian officials on the inside, Boots on the Ground provides a detailed examination of Canada’s disaster response system. Including policy recommendations focused on the expansion of emergency management networks, the maintenance of Canada’s decentralized emergency management system, and disaster response resources for First Nations communities, Boots on the Ground aims to highlight opportunities to improve Canada’s urgent disaster response. Boots on the Ground offers helpful lessons for students, policy makers, emergency management practitioners, and military officers, ensuring that readers gain concrete insights into the strategic and efficient implementation of disaster response initiatives.

A Guide to Civil Emergency Planning for Municipalities

Author : Canada Emergency Measures Organization
Publisher : Queen's Printer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Civil Emergency Planning for Municipalities written by Canada Emergency Measures Organization and published by Queen's Printer. This book was released on 1964 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rules, Rules, Rules, Rules

Author : G. Bruce Doern
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 0802038581
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Rules, Rules, Rules, Rules written by G. Bruce Doern and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rules, Rules, Rules, Rules considers various sectors where rule-making spans all or most of the four levels of jurisdiction - international, federal, provincial, and city or local - in areas such as food safety, investment and trade, forestry, drinking water, oil and gas, and emergency management.

Immigrant Settlement Policy in Canadian Municipalities

Author : Robert Young
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773538771
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Book Synopsis Immigrant Settlement Policy in Canadian Municipalities by : Robert Young

Download or read book Immigrant Settlement Policy in Canadian Municipalities written by Robert Young and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2011 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada has one of the most successful immigration programmes in the world, a function of the policies, programmes, and services that assist newcomers. Immigrant settlement is a crucial policy field that involves governments, communities, and a range of social forces. Immigration matters are an area of shared jurisdiction, but the federal government has long been the dominant player. Provinces and municipalities, however, are now pushing for an expanded policy role, increased resources, and governance arrangements that recognize the important part they play in immigrant settlement. Drawing on in-depth interviews with government officials and front-line workers, contributors provide a comparative assessment of approaches to immigrant settlement in nineteen Canadian municipalities. This is complemented by a discussion of the federal government's role in this policy field, and by a comprehensive introduction and conclusion, which ground the book historically and thematically, synthesize its key findings, and provide recommendations for addressing the challenges related to intergovernmental cooperation, settlement service delivery, and overall immigrant outcomes. Chapters examine the mechanics of public policy-making but also tell a story about diverse and innovative approaches to immigrant settlement in Canada's towns and cities, about gaps and problems in the system, and about the ways in which governments and communities are working together to facilitate integration.

National Disaster Mitigation Strategy

Author : Ruth Morris Schneider
Publisher : Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book National Disaster Mitigation Strategy written by Ruth Morris Schneider and published by Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile. This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In June 2001, the Government of Canada initiated consultations on a National Disaster Mitigation Strategy to evaluate, prioritize, and implement measures that reduce the vulnerability of Canadian communities to disasters. This guide is designed to encourage a deliberative dialogue on this Strategy. It includes a table of some Canadian examples of mitigation activities; discussion of the concepts of deliberation and disaster mitigation; facts & figures on some major Canadian disasters; and three approaches to a national strategy. These approaches (risk management; knowledge creation, dissemination, & use; and empowerment) are not mutually exclusive. For each approach, arguments for & against are outlined along with how their implementation might look in five years.

Public Security in Federal Polities

Author : Christian Leuprecht
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1487502672
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Public Security in Federal Polities written by Christian Leuprecht and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public Security in Federal Polities is the first systematic and methodical study to bring together the fields of security studies and comparative federalism. The volume explores the symbiotic relationship between public security concerns and institutional design, public administration, and public policy across nine federal country case studies: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States. In addressing specific national security concerns and aspects of globalization that are challenging conventional approaches to global, international, regional, and domestic security, this volume examines how the constitutional and institutional framework of a society affects the effectiveness and efficiency of public security arrangements. Public Security in Federal Polities identifies differences and similarities, highlights best practices, and draws out lessons for both particular federations, and for federal systems in general. This book is essential reading for scholars, students, practitioners as well as policy- and decision-makers of security and federalism.

Crisis and Emergency Management

Author : Patrick Boisvert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780662675037
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Crisis and Emergency Management written by Patrick Boisvert and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Boots on the Ground

Author : Johanu Botha
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781487529789
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book Boots on the Ground written by Johanu Botha and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boots on the Ground captures the lessons learned from some of Canada's worst natural disasters to ensure all levels of government and the military are better prepared for the future.

Adaptive Co-Management

Author : Derek Armitage
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774859725
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Adaptive Co-Management written by Derek Armitage and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Canada and around the world, new concerns with adaptive processes, feedback learning, and flexible partnerships are reshaping environmental governance. Meanwhile, ideas about collaboration and learning are converging around the idea of adaptive co-management. This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of the core concepts, strategies, and tools in this emerging field, informed by a diverse group of researchers and practitioners with over two decades of experience. It also offers a diverse set of case studies that reveal the challenges and implications of adaptive co-management thinking.