Government Relations and Advocacy

The City of Greater Sudbury is committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with municipal, provincial, federal and Indigenous partners to advance community priorities and support long-term growth. Through strategic collaboration, advocacy and partnership development, the City works to secure investments that strengthen infrastructure, diversify the economy, support workforce development and enhance the quality of life for residents across Greater Sudbury. 

The City also collaborates with associations and organizations such as the Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM), Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM), Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to advance municipal and Northern Ontario priorities and ensure the community remains well-positioned to benefit from government programs, policy initiatives and strategic investments. 

City of Greater Sudbury's Funding Priorities

The Governments of Canada and Ontario are important partners in helping the City of Greater Sudbury advance its strategic priorities and deliver projects that strengthen the community. As a regional hub and the economic centre of Northern Ontario, Greater Sudbury actively engages with governments, agencies, industry leaders and community organizations to identify and leverage funding opportunities that support effective service delivery and sustainable community development. 
 

Greater Sudbury's Key Priorities 

By leveraging funding opportunities and strategic collaboration, the City is helping create jobs, strengthen municipal services and infrastructure, support sustainable growth and enhance the well-being of residents today and into the future. 

Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

The City of Greater Sudbury recognizes that it is situated on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation and is committed to fostering respectful, collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities. Through ongoing engagement, partnership and dialogue, the City seeks to advance shared priorities, support economic and community development and contribute to the broader goals of reconciliation. 

Greater Sudbury values its strong working relationships with Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation, collaborating on matters of mutual interest including land use planning, economic development, environmental stewardship, infrastructure, cultural recognition and community well-being. These relationships are grounded in respect, trust and a commitment to meaningful engagement that acknowledges Indigenous rights, perspectives and leadership.

Government Responsibilities 

The City of Greater Sudbury is one of three levels of government providing services for residents. Local government services are funded primarily by property taxes, user fees, or other non-tax revenue, such as parking fines. 

The City also receives funding for select services from the Provincial and Federal governments. 

Learn about property taxes and the City's annual budget.