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The CMB’s work as a whole is geared towards the production of both academic research as well as research for a wider audience.

Municipal politicians claim to be ideological moderates. Is it true?

Municipal politicians often portray themselves as pragmatic, neutral policy makers, but their policy attitudes say otherwise.

Federal-Municipal and Provincial-Municipal Relations in Canada: Insights from Local Politicians

Most local politicians rate their relationships with provincial and federal governments positively, though ratings vary across provinces

Canadians want politicians who reflect their views. Is that what they get?

Right now, in provincial election campaigns across Canada, voters are trying to work out which political parties and local candidates might be...

What do Canadian elected officials think about rising property values? Perspectives from 2020 to 2024

With the housing crisis affecting the entire country, different levels of government adopted various measures to curb the crisis.

Que pensent les élu·e·s municipaux canadiens de l’augmentation de la valeur des propriétés ? Perspectives de 2020 à 2024

Alors que la crise du logement touche l’ensemble du pays, diverses mesures ont été adoptées par les différents niveaux de gouvernement pour tenter...

CMB researchers win J.E. Hodgetts Award for 2023 CPA Article

Canadian Municipal Barometer researchers Gabriel Eidelman and Jack Lucas were recently awarded the J.E. Hodgetts Award for best English-language...