Are Council contenders ready for "big freaking deal" changes to the Official Plan?

Civic Dashboard

Toronto City Council shouldn't feel complicated. We make it easy for Toronto residents to track councillor votes and get involved in local decisions.

Labor may be on the nose in inner Melbourne over public housing – but it’s taking the fight to the Greens

The government sees an opportunity to regain city seats with targeted policies such as allowing dogs in pubs and extending trading hours

Landmark meeting sends major policy signals for the next five years

The Five-Year Plans provide a rare form of certainty in China, in a world of increasing uncertainty

Legislative Council Preview - VIC Election 2026

Victoria Legislative Council Preview - VIC Election 2026

Civic Searchlight - by Canada's National Observer

Search transcripts of municipal meetings across Canada. Find discussions about topics that matter to your community with Canada's National Observer's search tool.

CHP Election Priorities Guide 2026 - Council to Homeless Persons website

CHP's Election Priorities Guide outlines the forward-thinking, community-building responses that will end homelessness in Victoria, which we urge politicians and voters to choose in November's State election.

Reform UK Councils Are Dismantling the Fight Against Climate Change

Nigel Farage's party is spreading climate change denial, while blocking any localised action to deal with the threat, an academic analysis of Reform councils has found

Victorian election 2026

The Victorian state election on 28 November 2026 is a chance for Victorian decision-makers to take action so all Victorian renters can live with dignity in safe, secure and affordable homes.We’re calling on all political parties and candidates, both current and incoming, to commit to stronger protections for the 2 million Victorians who rent their homes.

Project 2025 Tracker

A comprehensive, community-driven initiative to track the implementation of Project 2025's policy proposals

Solve Canada — the civic reporting layer for Canadian cities

Solve Canada is the reporting layer underneath Toronto, Mississauga, Milton, Kitchener, and Waterloo. A resident reports a street problem by photo, it reaches the right city desk, and they hear back when it is fixed.

Your Guide to the 2026 Vancouver Election

Vancouver heads to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to elect a mayor, 10 city councillors, 7 Park Board commissioners, and 9 School Board trustees — plus decide on…

2026 Victorian Election

Take action now DONATE TO POWER THE CAMPAIGN This state election will determine what climate policies guide us into the next decade. Will we abandon our hard-fought progress, or will we ramp up ambition? None of us can change things as individuals, but together we can change what’s politically possible. In the coming months

Urban problems: nature-based solutions and a Green New Deal everywhere

Nature-based Solutions with localised Green New Deals could save our settlements, and provide a just transition to a low-carbon society

In Deep

The numbers are simply mind-blowing: up to £264 billion for a climate “solution” that will increase emissions. Has the government lost its mind?

Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says

Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption