Addressing Accountability and Transparency in Municipal Government - Questions
Channel: MIPR umanitoba
Date: 2014-10-08

This event was co-sponsored by the Joseph Zuken Memorial Association. 

Joe Zuken was one of Winnipeg’s most effective and controversial politicians. In his honour we offer a conversation on achieving accountability and transparency in municipal politics. We have all been witness to a news media filled with stories of apparent breaches in accountability and transparency in many provinces. What do these important ideas mean for municipal governments? What are some of the mechanisms (existing and potential) to encourage greater accountability and transparency? What actions can ensure a culture of transparency and accountability within municipal governments? Mary Agnes Welch engages the audience and panelists in a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for transparency and accountability, which are fundamental to our political system at the municipal level and beyond.

By bringing together government, practitioners, scholars and members of the community, the Manitoba Institute for Policy Research will further debates and discussion on matters of policy development, administration, and analysis both in Manitoba and across the country.

Currently we are working with the Government of Manitoba, the Federal Government, the United Way of Winnipeg, and other voluntary sector agencies on developing and implementing new outreach, training, and research opportunities.