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In Peace In War Story Number 1. Does The Form Of Civic Organization Make Any Difference?

Year: 1939

Summary: Highlights the need for increased efficiency in running the city's matters at wartime. Suggests a lack of planning for the future is wasteful, that council sessions frequently waste time, and are too dominated by the Board of Control. Suggests that candidates who run for city council are not of sufficient calibre, and that increasing term limits would remedy this issue.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1930

Year: 1930

Summary: A listing of the personnel in city council, boards, and commissions in Metropolitan Toronto.

Bulletin: Trends In Municipal Business Taxation

Year: 1962

Summary: Commercial taxpayers in Ontario pay a greater proportionate share of municipal taxes than other types of ratepayers. Statistical evidence shows that the difference in rates levied to residential and commercial taxpayers has increased.

Open Letter His Worship The Mayor, Members Of The Board Of Control And Aldermen

Year: 1937

Summary: Suggests that the current highest taxes in the history of the city are a result of not following the Bureau's advice in 1933.

"I Won't Vote In Municipal Elections Again Until They Get Out Better Candidates"-So Spoke A Citizen Of Toronto

Year: 1930

Summary: This publications suggests the ways in which the city can improve the voting system and voter turnout. Comparisons to other cities are provided.

The Centennial Study And Training Programme Of Metropolitan Problems

Year: 1965

Summary: A proposal for the BMR to plan and coordinate a conference on the subject of metropolitan problems - at which papers can be presented, reviewed, and published to form the basis of further study in the area of metropolitan problems. International academics would be invited to attend, and the conference would be scheduled for Canada's centennial year, 1967. Funding to be provided by municipal, provincial and federal government.

BMR In Review

Year: 1979

Summary: Listing of recently published studies, research in progress, and upcoming Bureau of Municipal Research events. Sample research topics include utilization of user fees, cost saving innovations in local government, teaching local government, transportation planning, and downtown core revitalization

Is Toronto's Public Hospital Accommodation Sufficient For Toronto's Needs?

Year: 1921

Summary: Presents hospital accommodations statistics of other cities (e.g. Kingston, Ottawa); general hospital use should be limited to acute cases, and separate facilities should be built for chronic and convalescent treatment.

The (Municipal) Government Can Afford Only What The (Municipal) Taxpayers Can Afford

Year: 1932

Summary: Analysis of taxation rates in Toronto. Highlights the fact that capital expenditures seem to have been brought under control, and makes suggestions for cutting costs in the areas of supply purchases and salaries.

BMR In Review

Year: 1982

Summary: A review of current Bureau of Municipal Research studies. Topics include: questions for electors, decentralization and transit proposals, industrial developments, trends in schools, property and business tax assessment, and declining local, provincial and federal revenue for municipal services.

Open Letter: Municipal Organization For The City

Year: 1952

Summary: Describes possibilities to improve efficiency of civic authorities by amalgamation of departments, boards etc.

The 1941 City Budget

Year: 1941

Summary: Provides the estimated current revenues for the 1941 civic budget. Outlines expenditures and the tax rate. Suggests that all city departments be surveyed, that expenditures be cut in light of war, and that plans for delayed improvement be put into effect at the cessation of hostilities, before dealing with relief.

Metro Toronto Proposal For Reform

Year: 1965

Summary: Examines recommendations proposed by The Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto (which evaluated the effectiveness of the existing form of metropolitan government).

Effective Voting Story No. 1: Did You Vote In The Last Municipal Election?

Year: 1919

Summary: Survey about voter turnout in the last municipal election.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Twenty-First Annual Report

Year: 1935

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1935. Topics of importance include unemployment relief, civic salaries and wages, the city budget and credit, voter turnout, declining assessment, and civic efficiency and amalgamation. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1928

Year: 1928

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

Forty-Sixth Annual Report

Year: 1960

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1960. Topics of importance include city debt, municipal tax capacity, and the Capital Works Programme. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

Fortieth Annual Report

Year: 1954

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1954. The chief concern of the Bureau is the budget after metropolitan federation. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

Good Candidates Make Good Elections

Year: 1959

Summary: Suggests better candidate selection can lead to greater engagement of the public and better performance of the council

Some Subjects Dealt With By The Toronto City Council And Board Of Control

Year: 1925

Summary: List of decisions made in City Council during the year regarding policy issues. Some of these issues include the Bay Street Extension, telephone rates, a milk cost investigation, and the sale of part of Trinity Park for the purpose of building an athletic stadium. Asks readers to consider whether or not the city is being run in a businesslike fashion, and if not to contact the appropriate officials.

Monthly Letter To The Citizens Of Toronto

Year: 1947

Summary: Describes the need for fair reassessment of private and business property tax rates, and a better functioning Board of Control.

Forms Of City Government - Story No. 3: Mayor - Council - Board-Of-Control Government With Suggested Modifications Including An Administrative Board

Year: 1919

Summary: Defines mayor-council-board of control government, its advantages and limitations. Suggests modifications including an Administrative Board.

Education, Transportation, Public Health, Protection Of Persons And Property, And Every Other Phase Of Civic Betterment Are The Business Of Every Citizen

Year: 1922

Summary: Encouraging use of the suggestion box run by the bureau; citizens can inform the bureau of local infrastructure problems and/ or other matters of local interest.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1951

Year: 1951

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services

Bureau Of Municipal Research Thirty-Third Annual Report

Year: 1947

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1947. The chief concern of the Bureau is establishment of a unified municipal government. Bureau expenditure and subscribers at the end.

One Sometimes Hears The Statement "People Can't Be Expected To Vote When There Is No Issue"

Year: 1930

Summary: Defines relevant issue in the upcoming election - including the fact that the city will be undertaking a large programme of capital expenditures, issues of municipal taxation, the domination of "special interests" from each ward, and the administration of important city services.

The Biggest Word In Canadian Financing During The Next Decade Should Be Thrift

Year: 1916

Summary: Outlines proposed expenditures for the City of Toronto in 1916, divided by services (Education, Health, Recreation etc.)

Toronto Budget Estimates For 1946

Year: 1946

Summary: Outlines estimated revenues and expenditures in the 1946 civic budget. Details how money is raised and spent.

One Object Lesson In Efficiency

Year: 1915

Summary: Highlights the recent reduction of tax backlogs through the introduction of better record-keeping and accounting practices, outlining the reduced costs to the city. Calls upon the City Treasurer, City Auditor, and Commissioner of Works to adopt the Bureau's suggested accounting reforms.

Municipal Electors Looking Forward To 1942

Year: 1941

Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections, especially the need for retrenchment in order to support the war effort.

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