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Efficient and effective municipal governments support prosperous and safe communities.  Ontario’s municipal governments deliver local services, while the ministry provides their legislative and policy framework.  We set standards for many local services such as land use planning, building regulation and social housing, and we provide funding to municipalities for delivery of some services.  The ministry also works in partnership with the municipal sector to support efficient and responsive local governments.