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  • Publication Series: News Briefs (1959-1970)
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Who Voted

Year: 1966

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in different areas in Toronto. Refute of claim that the smaller the government the larger the turnout alongside analysis of other characteristics such as education and being Canadian-born.

The Scope Of Conference Attendance By City Of Toronto Officials

Year: 1968

Summary: Analysis of requests and approvals of conference attendance for city council members in light of public criticism of attending these conferences at the city's expense.

The Public's Right To Know

Year: 1969

Summary: In light of conflict between the public and the parks department over the withholding of information about the poisoning of ducks that could also affect residents, the bureau surveys the legal requirement of revealing such information.

The Proposed Takeover Of The Housing Authority Of Toronto By The Ontario Housing Corporation

Year: 1968

Summary: Suggests the implications of transferring the authority of the Toronto Housing Authority to the province: the city would experience financial gains, while the province would gain control and authority. Discusses Regent Park.

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.

The Parties And The Issues

Year: 1969

Summary: Scan of the platforms of the three political parties.

The Future Of The CNR Beltline- Public Park Or Private Property?

Year: 1970

Summary: Endorses city acquistion of the CNR belt-line for transformation into a public park.

The Development Of "Urban Indicators"

Year: 1968

Summary: This news brief represents an attempt to develop Ontario-wide indicators for levels of urbanization.

Submission To The Ontario Municipal Board Hearing On Ward Boundaries For The City Of Toronto

Year: 1969

Summary: Analysis of four major strip wards in Toronto to determine patters of voter turnout and socio-economic profiles.

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.

Questions For Electors

Year: 1969

Summary: Draws attention to important issues in the 1969 election.

Proposed Ward Boundaries For The City Of Toronto

Year: 1969

Summary: Survey of proposals for division of city wards and proposed criteria.

Property Tax Exemptions- Erosion Of The Tax Base

Year: 1966

Summary: Calculation of the level of revenue lost due to property tax exemptions.

Expenditures For Non Self-Sustaining Functions And Services- Toronto And Six Major Canadian Cities

Year: 1967

Summary: Discusses how Toronto has a high total expenditure per capita in comparison to other Canadian cities.

Children's Play: A Study Of Playgrounds

Year: 1970

Summary: Discusses principles for playground planning and the need for Toronto to invest in playgrounds in areas like Regent Park.

Changes In The Metro Act

Year: 1966

Summary: Outlines responsibility shifts following the changes to the Metro Act.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Newsletter: Questions For Electors, 1964

Year: 1964

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

Bureau Of Municipal Research Elects Officers

Year: 1960

Summary: Results of Bureau's election for board members.

BMR News Briefs: Bureau Brief On T.T.C.

Year: 1960

Summary: Bureau's recommendation to incorporate TTC in government; municipalities decision against code of ethics for municipal representatives; roads construction.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1959

Summary: Update on annual meeting, research done and cited, staff meetings and bureau membership

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1959

Summary: Bureau successfully advocated changes in legislation to end tax exemptions to property owners.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1960

Summary: News Brief about results of Bureau activity: voter apathy, welfare, removal of tax exemptions, construction of roads, committee work.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1960

Summary: News Brief about universal suffrage - not needing to own property to be allowed to vote as of Dec. 1, 1958; Tax exemptions, including one for the head of the Bureau that he asked to cancel; and asking why the TTC shouldn't be a branch of the municipality.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1961

Summary: Lectures given by the Bureau in Ontario, which focus on: voter turnout, work done on available pension options, and cooperation with U of T.

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.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1961

Summary: Appointment of new Bureau Director; Ontario Municipal Association petition to the province to change legislation so that businesses pay for their share in common spaces - halls, parking etc.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1961

Summary: News Brief about the request that Metropolitan Council change legislation so that its chairman will have a 2 year term.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1962

Summary: News Brief about mill rates; social services provision - effects of demography and needed reform in order to improve efficiency.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1962

Summary: News Brief about improving efficiency by merging departments dealing with property development, buildings and properties etc.

BMR News Briefs

Year: 1962

Summary: Presents work on a seminar with U of T to discuss municipal government and its relationship to the community life of Metropolitan Toronto.

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