CDMMCommunity-Driven Municipal Model

Research, Evidence & Proposals

The Evidence Behind CDMM.

Economic scenarios, municipal assessments, infographics, and formal proposals — the research foundation that supports the Community-Driven Municipal Model.

All economic projections and scenario figures presented on this page are modelled estimates based on publicly available data and reasonable assumptions for representative Canadian municipalities. They are intended to illustrate the potential scale of impact, not to guarantee specific outcomes. Actual results will vary by community size, existing economic conditions, implementation approach, and local context.

Infographics & Diagrams

The CDMM Economic Cycle

The self-reinforcing local economic cycle at the heart of CDMM — five interconnected nodes showing how local spending, ownership, employment, and reinvestment compound over time.

CDMM Core Pillars & Extended Initiatives

The three core CDMM pillars — Municipal Grocery Autonomy, Housing & Homeownership, Municipal Enterprises — alongside the full suite of extended initiatives that build beyond the core.

Underutilized Human Capital

A detailed analysis of underutilized human capital in Canadian municipalities, including the CDMM 'How It Works' cycle, labour force statistics, and a 5-year impact simulation.

Municipal Proposals

CDMM has been developed into formal proposals for specific Canadian municipalities. Each proposal applies the CDMM framework to local conditions, presenting projected impacts and implementation pathways.

CDMM + MGA Proposal

Halifax Regional Municipality

A formal CDMM and Municipal Grocery Autonomy proposal for Halifax Regional Municipality — presenting the economic case, projected impacts, and implementation approach for HRM's specific context.

Provincial CDMM Application

New Brunswick — Overview

A provincial-scale CDMM overview for New Brunswick, presenting the full model framework, MGA application, and projected economic impacts across New Brunswick municipalities.

CDMM + MGA Deep Dive

New Brunswick — Detailed Proposal

A detailed multi-panel proposal for New Brunswick municipalities — covering the CDMM overview, MGA mechanics, the 'How MGA Works' operational flow, and projected community impact statistics.

Economic Scenarios

Scenario figures are modelled estimates for a representative mid-sized Canadian municipality. They illustrate potential scale, not guaranteed outcomes.

1-Year
Foundation
  • First municipal enterprise operational
  • 40–80 direct jobs created
  • $2.4M–$4.8M local spending retained
  • Local farmer supply contracts established
  • Governance and operational systems in place
5-Year
Expansion
  • Multiple enterprises operational
  • Housing program delivering first homes
  • $12M–$24M cumulative spending retained
  • Inter-municipal purchasing networks active
  • Reinvestment cycle self-sustaining
10-Year
Consolidation
  • Diversified enterprise portfolio
  • Significant permanent housing stock added
  • $30M–$60M cumulative wealth retained
  • Measurable reduction in essential-cost burden
  • Municipal fiscal autonomy strengthened
20-Year
Structural Resilience
  • Mature locally owned economic base
  • Generational homeownership pathways established
  • $80M–$160M cumulative community wealth
  • Reduced dependence on senior government transfers
  • Model replicable across peer municipalities

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