Title

E-Governance on Ontario Municipal Websites: Exploring the Development of E-Governance Tools Used by Ontario Municipal Planning Departments

Author

Spencer Sandor, Western University

Date of Award

7-1-2013

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Horak, Martin

Geographical Areas

Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines whether there are patterns to the adoption of e-Governance tools on Ontario municipal websites, with a specific focus on whether the adoption follows a hierarchical pattern based on intended engagement outcomes. The planning department sections of 160 websites for municipalities with populations between 10,000 and 500,000 were searched for a list of 15 online tools that were selected following a literature review of the various uses of online tools. The findings illustrate a number of statistically significant relationships, suggesting that there is a hierarchical pattern to tool adoption. In addition, the results demonstrate a relationship between the number of online tools present and the municipality’s population.

Recommended Citation

Sandor, Spencer, "E-Governance on Ontario Municipal Websites: Exploring the Development of E-Governance Tools Used by Ontario Municipal Planning Departments" (2013). MPA Major Research Papers. 120.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/120