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Disappearing Farmland: So What?

Year: 1977

Summary: Discusses the implications of the reduction of land used for farming and the possible policies that can be used in order to retain agricultural land and food independence.

Do You Realize That The Citizens Of Toronto Pay Taxes To Support Two Departments Of Health

Year: 1916

Summary: This document outlines the fact that Toronto has a separate health department for schools that employs the same kind of experts as the general health department and has many overlapping responsibilities. Consolidation of these two separate boards of health is proposed.

Redevelopment By Referendum

Year: 1971

Summary: Examines the advantages and pitfalls of holding a referendum over development issues, using a case study from Kitchener as an example.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1961

Summary: The Bureau's recommendation to change TTC structure and advance proper legislation not promoted by the province; reorganization and self-examination in the County of Peel.

Questions For Electors 1982

Year: 1982

Summary: Presents important issues faced by municipal representatives in the 1982 election.

City Budget Facts 1916

Year: 1916

Summary: A summary of city of Toronto budget expenditures for 1915 with estimates for the 1916 budget - includes information on expenditures, city revenue and debt, and includes a breakdown of average taxes paid by Toronto citizens. The publication aims to encourage taxpayer and citizen engagement with budgetary concerns, and attempts to educate the reader on how departments estimate their costs from year to year.

Financing Hospital Construction In Metro

Year: 1962

Summary: Discusses whether Metro should make capital grants for hospital construction, or the province accept greater responsibility for coordinating and financing hospital construction.

1942 City Budget Story No.2

Year: 1942

Summary: Outlines estimated expenditures analyzed by the cost of main function to be met out by taxation for the 1942 budget. Advocates for monthly calculations to promote accountability. Calls for a departmentalization survey to be carried out at once.

Municipal Police Service Story No. 3

Year: 1928

Summary: Gives an overview of police services in several Canadian cities. This information is meant to assist City Council and the Board of Control in their consideration of the upcoming Police Estimates. Notes how police expenditures in Toronto have increased relative to population and general taxation.

Non - Voting On January 1St, 1946

Year: 1946

Summary: Provides a comparative analysis of Toronto civic election results and outlines the fact that there is a very low voter turnout rate in Toronto. Raises the question as to whether voters should also play some part in the nomination process, and would this raise voter interest and turnout. Also suggests staggered two or three year terms to encourage better candidates and continuity of policy.

Toronto At A Glance 1932

Year: 1932

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

The 101 Governments Of Metro Toronto

Year: 1968

Summary: Examines special-body government units in Metro Toronto. Recommends reducing the number of special bodies from 94 to 55, which would minimize the negative effects of fragmentation.

The Proposed Pension Plan For Member Of Toronto City Council

Year: 1968

Summary: Analysis of proposed pension scheme for City Council members, in the context of taxapayer cost.

School Story No. 9

Year: 1916

Summary: This document draws upon reports from the Medical Inspection Department of the Board of Education, and suggests Improving health conditions and health education in the schools. Some suggestions including the building of "open air schools" and being aware of ill-venthilated cloak-rooms as a source of contagion. The difficulties of trying to teach children who come to school hungry are also highlighted.

Growing Pains Of Large Urban Communities

Year: 1931

Summary: Highlights some of the features and issues that Vancouver has faced in light of rapid growth, urbanization and development of suburbs.

The Development Of New Communities In Ontario

Year: 1974

Summary: Summarizes the proceedings of a seminar sponsored by the BMR. Examines new town development and its effects on growth patterns, population, and urbanization.

Source Of Current Revenue--Toronto And Six Major Canadian Cities

Year: 1967

Summary: Discusses how Toronto relies much more heavily on property and business tax in comparison to other Canadian cities.

Municipal Stadiums

Year: 1920

Summary: Details of modern athletic structures/stadiums in North American cities (e.g. Cambridge, Philadelphia, New York), and discussion of logistics of building a municipal stadium in Toronto.

The News Media And Local Government

Year: 1976

Summary: Folder and programme from Bureau of Municipal Research Spring 1976 Conference on the media and local government. Discussion topics include the media's role and responsibilities in covering local government, local events, and how to improve the quality of local government news reporting.

Open Letter: Homes For The Aged Story No. II- A Project And A Problem

Year: 1954

Summary: Discusses the structure of care in housing for the elderly and challenges this housing faces.

Municipal Expropriation: The Need For A Jealous Vigilance

Year: 1971

Summary: Describes the legal background enabling expropriation for development.

Rehabilitation-One More Demonstration Project

Year: 1971

Summary: Describes the importance of learning from past rehabilitation projects of low-income housing.

Toronto's Children Are Her Greatest Assets

Year: 1920

Summary: Presents a summary of the findings and constructive suggestions emerging from the Bureau of Municipal Research interim report: "Measurement of Educational Waste in the Public Schools."

The News Media And Local Government

Year: 1976

Summary: Examines the news media in Metro Toronto, and the extent to which it serves the public and influences decision-makers on municipal matters.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Newsletter: Questions For Electors, 1964

Year: 1964

Summary: Draws attention to important issues in the 1964 election.

The Civic Car Lines

Year: 1919

Summary: Public transit costs are being subsidized by taxpayer money.

The Don District Guide Plan: An Invitation To Participatory Planning

Year: 1972

Summary: Describes the Don District model of participatory planning, its structure and advantages

Municipal Reporting Story No.2

Year: 1931

Summary: Provides a summary of annual reports of the Toronto Hydro-Electric System, Toronto Transportation Commission, and Toronto Harbour Commission.

City Budget Story No. 6

Year: 1921

Summary: Advocates the speeding up of Estimates and the establishment of an earlier date for the payment of the first instalment of taxes. Call on the citizens to vote/act on these issues in the upcoming election.

Monthly Letter To Men And Women: Why A City Corporation

Year: 1947

Summary: Pointing to the legitimacy and authority problems that arise from the council members' hope to establish a municipal corporation.

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