Innovations in Multi-Jurisdictional Governance Models Using an Approach in Greater Victoria, BC

This project will contribute to research that helps address a problem with two key components: 1) how metropolitan areas throughout Canada and the OECD can optimize multi-jurisdictional governance practices and processes to address complex issues in contemporary & post-pandemic contexts; and 2) using an example from the Victoria Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), Canada’s 16th largest CMA by population, to showcase the principles of collaborative governance and how they could be improved within a region of over 20 local governments.

This research is significant as cities have become central to many issues plaguing the 21st century—from wealth inequality to climate change. Interestingly, Canada only has 36 CMAs in which over 70% of all Canadians live and where most newcomers will settle. Leaders in these CMAs need new tools and approaches that accelerate local collaborative solutions.

The research problem will focus on the historical context, evolution of, and optimized future state of the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) as a multi-jurisdictional, cross-sectoral alliance in Victoria CMA with a mandate for regional economic development. The methodology will include primary research (stakeholder & informant interviews) and secondary research (historical reports, meeting minutes, organizational reviews, academic research).

Faculty Supervisor:

Natalie Slawinski

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Partner:

YYJ Prosperity Association

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy and Governance; Sustainability & the Environment; Social Innovation

University:

University of Victoria

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