The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has just released a new research paper, Municipalities and Performance/Outcome Based Contracting. This paper is authored by Randy Patrick, a research associate with the Frontier Centre. The paper conducts an in depth analysis of …
Notice of Motion for Adoption of Municipal Voters’ List
Elections held in most municipalities in Alberta must be conducted in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. However, past elections in {name of municipality} have been marred and perhaps even overturned as a result of failures in following this …
Provinces Can Learn About Debt from their Municipalities
As a parent, I have been able to learn from my children. I’ve learned restraint. I’ve found that children are different, and that they still come back to me after they have left the house for guidance and advice. That …
Candidates Must Report on Donations Before Elections
Anyone who has been involved in municipal politics–at least over the past couple of decades–has heard virtually every candidate say they support increased transparency. Why do they say this and then not follow through? Transparency makes the democratic process work …