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CityTalk Canada

State of Canada's Cities Summit - Part 1

Dec 18, 2023
Highlights from the CityTalk Canada podcast include discussions on challenges faced by Canadian cities, systemic racism and municipal services, economic strategy and the role of the private sector, panelists' experiences and challenges in cities, the economic strategy of the United States and its impact on Canada, and redefining geography for industrial and energy transitions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Belonging and community are essential in addressing societal challenges, and mayors play a crucial role in fostering this by bringing people together and valuing individual contributions.
  • Provinces and municipalities need to establish a more systematic and improved fiscal relationship that rewards economic growth, addresses government funding gaps, and provides financial support for cities.

Deep dives

Importance of belonging and community

The panel emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in addressing societal challenges. Mayors have a unique role and responsibility to bring people together and foster a sense of belonging within cities through face-to-face interactions and valuing every individual's contribution.

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