Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Summer 2025. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
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Often ignored, the municipal level of government continues to grow in size and importance across Canada. Unlike both the federal and provincial systems, most municipal governments tend not to involve party structures, allowing individual Councillors to act as they see fit, issue to issue. The unique policy and decision-making structure of municipal government requires an active, involved, and nimble government relations approach.
Integrating lectures, guest presentations, research and direct exposure to policy making in Canada's largest municipal environment, this course will introduce students to the dynamic structure and processes of municipal government. Key access points and the political and bureaucratic decision-making streams will be identified and described. Strategy, tactics, and the use of the most effective GR tools will be introduced, analyzed and applied in both group and individual course work.