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Impact Of The Retail Sales Tax On Ontario's School Boards

Year: 1961

Summary: A report proposing that municipal school boards be exempt from the new provincial sales tax when purchasing school supplies. The report also considers the added complication that provincial revenues make up a large part of school funding.

If Accounts Are Worth Keeping, They Are Worth Keeping Well

Year: 1916

Summary: Accurate accounting practices will provide a basis for effective vigilance in public schools. Based on the City Auditor's Report on Public School Accounting.

Here Is Food For Thought

Year: 1914

Summary: Examines expenditure on Education in Toronto, with relevant recommendations and their implications.

Full Employment Social Questions For Public Policy

Year: 1978

Summary: Registration form for Urban Seminar 6. Topics of discussion to include social effects of unemployment, the role of government in full employment, and the changing economic climate.

From The Standpoint Of The Public Corporations Exist In Order To Give Service

Year: 1927

Summary: Highlights City's Council's control on the prices of services in the city, provided privately or publicly, through taxation. Highlghts issues of municipal economy which may be a concern in the upcoming elections, including the efficiency of the Board of Education, and whether or not services can be improved when costs are reduced.

Fourth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1918

Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1918. Work included studies of city institutions, community studies, working with other cities, and issuing bulletins. The need for education reform and continuity in city government is discussed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

Fourteenth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1928

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1928. Work included analysis of the city budget, and studies of civic finances, policing, motor accidents, town planning, taxation, and the board of education. Bureau publications are listed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

Forty-Second Annual Report

Year: 1956

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1956. Topics of importance include emergency housing, the city budget, and taxation. 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.

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.

First Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1915

Summary: A summary of the work done and of progress made on the Bureau of Municipal Research's program for the year ending 1915. Sample work and goals included: establishing a scientific form of budget with city officials, installation of modern accounting practices, assisting in the reorganization of the fire department, and producing studies of citizen interest. Yearly expenditures and bureau subscribers are included at the end.

Fifth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1919

Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1919. Work included research on the Ward, an assessment study, working closely with the press and city government and giving lectures at the University of Toronto. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

Fifteenth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1929

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1929. The formation of an Advisory City Planning Committee is discussed. Other civic achievements including reorganization of the city finance department. Bureau work included studies on policing, motor accidents and the board of education. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

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.

Estimated Current Expenditures For 1936 Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1936

Summary: Analysis of city expenditures for 1936, including reduction of expenses for salaries and wages of city workers. Notes that this is the most balanced budget since 1932, and that the deficit has been greatly reduced since 1935.

Eighth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1922

Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1922. Work included surveys of nursing, schools, churches, child care, and welfare. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

Eighteenth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1932

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1932. The importance of city planning is stressed. The improvement of the city's legislative and policy-making machinery is suggested. Work on the board of education, the TTC, and the Toronto harbour is discussed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

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.

Education In Citizenship Story No. 1 - Helping Citizens To Grow

Year: 1919

Summary: Call for submission of ideas about Citizenship and Education to the Bureau of Municipal Research.

Education In Citizenship - Story No. 2: The Making Of Citizens Through The Home, Through The School, Through The Community At Large

Year: 1919

Summary: Responses to Education in Citizenship Story No. 1 - Helping Citizens to Grow. Focuses on the cultivation of good citizenship at home, school, and in the community at large.

Each Of Us Has Known Individuals Who Never Grew Up Physically But Did Grow Up Mentally

Year: 1916

Summary: Highlights the issue of "feeble-mindedness" and the burden the "feeble-minded" places on taxpayers. Outlines the agenda and exhibits that will be on display during the National Welfare Exhibition on the subject of feeble-mindedness - which includes a play about the life of a young offender. Pamphlet also includes a tear-away petition addressed to the Prime Minister of Canada and provincial premiers urging these officials to consider the establishment of farm colonies to house and segregate the feeble-minded.

Dollar Income And Real Income Are Not The Same Thing

Year: 1934

Summary: Argues that city workers' salaries can be reduced in light of the increase on purchasing power with the Great Depression

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.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1973-74

Year: 1974

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto, suburban representatives, children's aid, and relevant provincial organizations

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1964

Year: 1964

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto and suburban representatives.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1963

Year: 1963

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto and suburban representatives.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1962

Year: 1962

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto representatives.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1961

Year: 1961

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto representatives. 1961 guide also includes a list of Association of Women Electors contact information, and city council seating plan.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1960

Year: 1960

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto representatives.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1959

Year: 1959

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto representatives.

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