Lower-tier and single-tier municipal boundaries

A single-tier municipality doesn't form part of an upper-tier municipality and assumes all municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation. A lower-tier municipality forms part of an upper-tier municipality. Municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation are split between the upper-tier and lower-tier municipalities.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:48 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:48 (UTC)
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title_fr Limites municipales à paliers inférieur et unique
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