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Originally Posted by JManc
I think the French unitarian style of government has direct influence over cities and municipalities where as the US government has none at all, apart from DC. States wield tremendous power of local government. New York's governor almost tossed New York City's mayor over Covid.
Do Canadian Provinces have similar sovereignty over their respective cities?
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Yes. The federal government in Canada has almost no authority over cities. Famously, in Canada municipalities are often referred to as "creatures of the provinces".
Our provinces can merge, take control of (if poorly run or corrupt) and even abolish municipalities if they wish.