The urban agenda refers to federal policy recognition that cities are central to Canada's economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Given that most Canadians live in urban areas, federal policies on housing, transit, infrastructure, immigration, and economic development significantly affect cities even though municipalities aren't mentioned in the Constitution. An explicit urban agenda involves federal programs targeting urban needs, direct federal-municipal engagement, and policy development considering urban impacts. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities advocates for stronger federal urban policy. Various federal governments have expressed urban agenda commitments with varying follow-through. Cities argue their importance to national prosperity warrants direct federal attention rather than routing everything through provinces.