The municipal lobby refers to organizations and activities aimed at influencing provincial and federal policies affecting local government. Municipal associations like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities federally and provincial associations in each province advocate for municipal interests through policy submissions, meetings with ministers, public campaigns, and research. Individual municipalities also lobby for specific projects or policy changes. Effective municipal lobbying educates decision-makers about local government perspectives, proposes solutions to municipal challenges, and builds relationships with elected representatives and officials. Municipal lobbying efforts have secured infrastructure funding programs, legislative improvements, and recognition of local government's important role.