A commentary by a former deputy minister of Manitoba Urban Affairs, City of Winnipeg councillor and chair of the Manitoba Municipal Board. He lives in Victoria.
It is not surprising that the recent municipal elections in Victoria and the provincial leadership campaign were devoid of any serious discussion on urban governance. The low turnout of voters and the high turnover of mayors and councillors suggest both a lack of interest in municipal issues and a dissatisfaction with how councils are governed.
Residents and organizations pushing for amalgamation have focused their attention on building support from residents and municipalities. While this is helpful, the power for change is with the province. The focus of lobbying should be directed at persuading provincial politicians to act. The rest of Canada has recognized that metropolitan regions need integrated services, an equalized tax base, and better planning, transportation and governance.
While, with improved governance, there can be savings in the medium and long term, savings is only one of the reasons.
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