2026 Municipal Election: Government Responsibilities

Who’s responsible for what? Municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments each have different responsibilities and, in some cases, responsibilities are shared.

Our latest graphic breaks down some of the services and areas that fall under each level of government. Take a look and learn more about which level of government is responsible for the services you use every day. 

Learn more about the upcoming 2026 Municipal Election taking place on October 26, 2026.