Councillor Says N.S. Could Give Halifax 'Strong Mayor Powers'

Councillor says N.S. could give Halifax 'strong mayor powers'

A Halifax councillor claims the provincial government is considering giving so-called “strong mayor powers” to the municipality’s mayor. “I’m told from folks I know in the provincial government that they’re modelling it on sort of what Ontario has done in giving strong mayor powers to some municipalities there, giving the potential to override council on […]

Halifax council passes plan to prepare city for 1 million people

Halifax councillors have passed a plan guiding growth in the region for years to come, but say there is nothing they can do about provincial housing requirements many residents called a "massive overreach" from the provincial government into municipal affairs.

Special planning areas, Halifax's regional plan, and changing how we design communities - Halifax Examiner

We just can't keep building out into special areas that make the city unique and that should be protected.