Research Guides: GGR339: Urban Geography, Planning, & Political Process: Government & Policy Publications

Think Tanks

Think tanks are research institutes/centres or organizations that perform research and advocacy, often concerning social or political policy. They can be affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, non-governmental organizations, or businesses

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Canadian Institute for Research on Public Policy
Canadian Urban Institute - Publications
The Canadian Urban Institute is a non-profit applied research organization dedicated to healthy urban development.
Think Tank Search (Harvard Kennedy School)
Urban Institute

Greater Toronto Area Think Tanks

Urban Policy Organizations

United Nations Habitat
Use the Topics tab for policy documents. Use the Knowledge tab for data.
Metropolis
International association of large cities including Toronto. They also have data.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Please view menu tabs Focus Areas (policy documents) and Resources (data).

Government Resources

Canadian Government Information Guide
Canadian Public Policy Collection (Scholars Portal Books)
City Government - City of Toronto
Find documents on municipal responsibilities, policy and accountability.
Public Policy: Key Government Resources

Local Government: City of Toronto

How to Search the City of Toronto Website

City of Toronto Website
You can use the search box in the top right corner of the page. Try searching for "staff report" + your topic. Read the report for titles of further relevant documents from the city.
Toronto City Council and Committees - Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
Look for a city council meeting on your topic. The appendices of the meeting agenda will often have more relevant documents from the city. You can also use the search tab to look for more items on your topic.
Reports & Data Centre
Includes detailed data, maps, and information about the city of Toronto and its neighbourhoods and communities.
Research & Reports by Subject
A collection of research and reports on various topics within Toronto.

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GGR339: Urban Geography, Planning, & Political Process

Think Tanks

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Local Government: City of Toronto

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