MPA Major Research Papers
Date of Award
7-1-2001
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Sancton, Andrew
Geographical Areas
County of Brant, Dufferin County
Abstract
This paper examines local solutions for amalgamation in Ontario by conducting a comparative case study of the County of Brant’s success at amalgamation and the County of Dufferin’s failed efforts towards amalgamation. The findings reveal that the factors that contribute to the outcome of local amalgamation decisions include the loss of identity associated with municipal mergers, the assimilation of individual communities, and the blurring of each community’s distinct characteristics into one homogenous mass.
Recommended Citation
Dean, Linda, "Local Solutions for County-Wide Amalgamation: Factors for Success and Failure" (2001). MPA Major Research Papers. 35.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/35