In this new blog post, Alexandra Artiles, Jennifer Wallner and Swati Singh examine Ontario’s Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act (Bill 212) and explore what it reveals about provincial-municipal relations and the balance between provincial priorities and local decision-making.
Drawing on survey responses from 47 mayors and city councillors across Ontario, the authors examine municipal officials’ views on the legislation and the broader implications of expanding provincial authority over municipal governance.
Ouvert aux étudiantes et étudiants, aux membres du corps professoral et du personnel
🔗 Lien d’inscription : https://t.co/rJQz7J0FwP
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October will be a compelling month in the contemporary Canadian federation as peoples in both Quebec and Alberta reconsider the integrity of the Canadian state.
À l’approche des élections au Québec et du référendum en Alberta, joignez-vous à notre panel d'expert.e.s, modéré par Jenn Wallner, afin de mieux comprendre les dynamiques sécessionnistes du Canada contemporain.
Le mois d'octobre prochain sera crucial pour la fédération canadienne, alors que les populations québécoise et albertaine seront appelées à se prononcer sur l’intégrité de l’État canadien.
In the lead up to the Quebec election and the Alberta referendum, join our panel of experts, moderated by Jenn Wallner, to gain insights into these unfolding secessionist politics in Canada.
Join the Forum of Federations for the report launch and a discussion with the experts:
📅 5 October 2026 | 10:00–12:00, followed by a networking lunch
📍Quadriga Campus, Werderscher Markt 13, Berlin
🔗 RSVP: [email protected]
Climate change hits hardest where institutions are already under pressure. In fragile and conflict-affected settings, climate shocks can deepen existing vulnerabilities, strain public systems, and make recovery even more difficult.
The report looks at practical questions: How can different levels of government work together more effectively? How can local actors be better supported? And how can stronger governance contribute to resilience, peacebuilding, and recovery?
Working with lead experts Tabea Campbell Pauli and Dr. Clive Grace, O.B.E., alongside Dr. Zemelak Ayele, Dr. Sameen Ali, and Dr. Emma Porio, we examine experiences from Ethiopia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Myanmar.
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across economies, workplaces and public institutions, governments face new questions around capability, accountability and decision-making.
Open to young researchers, post-docs, graduate and postgraduate students, civil servants, and staff of international organizations and NGOs with basic knowledge of federalism. The program is held entirely in English.
📋 Details and how to apply: https://t.co/UxlJyTclRv
Eurac Research and the University of Innsbruck, are accepting applications for the Winter School on Federalism and Governance 2027, Federalism and the Changing World Order
⏰Apply by 12 October 2026
@CliveGrace His deep experience in decentralisation, performance management and local governance will bring valuable insight to the Forum's work on multilevel governance.
We're pleased to welcome Dr @CliveGrace OBE, as a Non-Resident Fellow at the Forum of Federations.
Dr. Grace is an experienced former public servant with extensive senior executive and non-executive roles in government and commercial sector.