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Halton Hills Council
Municipal Government
Understanding how local government works can help you find information, access services, and participate in decisions that shape our community.
In Halton Hills, Town Council sets priorities and makes decisions on behalf of residents, while Town staff carry out those decisions and deliver services.
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Roles of Government
There are three levels of government in Canada - municipal, provincial and federal - each with its own set of responsibilities.
Municipal governments carry out responsibilities as set out in the Municipal Act, 2001. The Town of Halton Hills is an example of a municipal government and is responsible for providing a variety of services within its local boundaries.
Regional governments also fall under the municipal level and have a mandate to deliver specific services set out by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Government of Ontario. Halton Region and the Town work together seamlessly, providing essential, non-duplicated and cost-effective services for residents. Halton Region comprises the following municipalities: City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton, and Town of Oakville
Town of Halton Hills responsibilities:
ActiVan
Agricultural and Agri-Business Services
Arts and culture
Business licences
By-law enforcement
Canine Control
Cemeteries
Economic development
Fire services
Halton Hills Hydro
Libraries
Land use planning
Local roads and sidewalks
Parks and trails
Public works (e.g. snow clearing, pavement management)
Recreation
Storm sewers and drainage
Tax collection
Tourism (local)
Halton Region responsibilities:
Agriculture services
Ambulance services
Emergency preparedness
Employment (e.g. Ontario Works, supports & services)
Housing (subsidized/affordable, supports & services)
Public health
Regional roads
Sanitary sewage & treatment
Social services (e.g. seniors’ services, long term care facilities)
Water supply and distribution
Waste management and recycling
Governance of provincial responsibilities is carried out by the Province of Ontario through various ministries.
Government of Ontario's responsibilities:
Agriculture, food and rural affairs
Attorney General
Children, community and social services
Citizenship and multiculturalism
Colleges and universities
Economic development, job creation and trade
Energy, electricity, northern development and mines
Environment, conservation and parks
Finance and Treasury Board Secretariat
Francophone affairs
Government services, procurement and red tape reduction
Health and long-term care
Indigenous affairs and First Nations economic reconciliation
Infrastructure
Intergovernmental affairs
Labour, immigration, training and skill development
Municipal affairs and housing
Natural resources and forestry
Seniors and accessibility
Solicitor General
Sports, tourism, culture and gaming
Transportation
The Government of Canada delivers national responsibilities through federal ministries, agencies or crown corporations.
Canada's Departments and agencies
Government of Canada's responsibilities:
Agriculture and agri-food
Canadian heritage and multiculturalism
Courts and corrections
Crown-Indigenous relations
Diversity, inclusion and persons with disabilities
Economic development (agencies, rural), trade and export
Employment labour
Environment and climate change
Families, children and social development
Finance, Bank of Canada and CPP
Firearms
Fisheries, oceans and coast guard
Health, mental health and addictions
Housing and infrastructure
Immigration, refugees and citizenship
Indigenous services
Innovation and science
Intergovernmental and foreign affairs
International trade
King’s Privy Council for Canada
National defence
Natural resources and energy
National revenue
Public safety and emergency preparedness
Public services procurement and accessibility
Sport
Seniors
Small business
Tourism and official languages
Transport and security
Treasury Board
Veterans affairs
VIA Rail
Women, gender equality and youth