Beschreibung
This book presents a qualitative study that examined the role of municipalities on redistribution in Ontario, Canada. Grounded theory approach was used to guide the research process. Data for the study were drawn from 15 semi-structural interviews in a mid-size municipality in Ontario. These participants include stakeholders from municipal social services department, municipal council, community-based organizations, and community members on Ontario Works. Findings of this study support a service provision model builds upon the strengths of municipalities on redistribution. The findings further suggest that municipalities should have more flexibility at the level of policy implementation.
Autorenporträt
Siu Ming Kwok, Ph.D., Professor and Dora M.Y. Tam, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Canada. They have been working with non-profit organizations and government sectors on community-based research for policy analysis and program development in the areas of youth delinquent, intimate partner violence, and newcomer issues.
