Year: 1959
Summary: Suggests better candidate selection can lead to greater engagement of the public and better performance of the council
Year: 1918
Summary: Citizens are encouraged to write suggestions regarding civic services on attached cards, and submit them to the Bureau of Municipal Research for investigation.
Year: 1922
Summary: Suggests that earlier estimates and earlier tax collection is necessary in order to save the city money.
Year: 1925
Summary: A call to vote and an urging to voters to adequately educate themselves on the issues in preparation.
Summary: Outlines planned revenue sources for 1917, and intended expenditure on municipal services.
Year: 1914
Summary: Five provisions in Bill No. 45 "An Act Respecting the City of Toronto" specify emergency use of funds without informing electors or ratepayers. Taxpayers should inquire into the reason for all proposed expenditure.
Summary: The Toronto Housing Company has taken steps towards alleviating Toronto's housing problem. Planning was made possible by citizen cooperation.
Year: 1915
Summary: Mobilizing experienced citizens to shape municipal financial policies.
Year: 1916
Summary: Outlines expenditure on various municipal services; encouraging voter turnout based on citizens' stakes in key areas.
Year: 1976
Summary: Analysis of survey by the Bureau in 4 Ontario municipalities, in order to assess the reasons for low voter turnout in municipal elections, and ways to increase voter turnout in the future.
Year: 1971
Summary: Analysis of the planned mixed-use Metro Centre, the lack of enough information made public and the impact it would have on downtown Toronto.
Year: 1975
Summary: Presents the keynote address and four background papers presented at the "Metro Toronto Under Review: What are the Issues?" Conference. Papers focus on the form of Metro's government.
Year: 1977
Summary: Analysis of the Metroplan's goal to reduce dependency on downtown Toronto and instead establish another major centre in Scarborough and North Yonge.
Year: 1974
Summary: The bureau is sceptical about the possibility of making planning progress with the new Metroplan project. This project requires civic engagement in many different areas in the city without enough centralized and professional planning capacity - while endorsing unclear consultation models.
Year: 1972
Summary: Argues that many notices sent to city residents as though informing them of their rights and of planned action are in fact not clear, not helpful, and do not supply sufficient information.
Year: 1945
Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections. Encourages the city increase the amount of voters by increasing the importance of the electoral body in the conduct of city affairs. Suggests that longer terms may bring better quality candidates and promote continuity of policy.
Year: 1970
Summary: Reviews causes of neighbourhood-city conflict, and examines how ratepayers and resident associations in the city interact with elected representatives. Argues for increased participation of neighbourhood groups in local policy making.
Year: 1939
Summary: Scan of major elections issues. Notes that those elected will oversee a $36 million budget, as well as additional oversight of a water works project worth $3 million. Suggests that the city extend council term limits to 2 years.
Year: 1936
Summary: The Annual Report of the Finance Commissioner should be studied by all citizens. There is a continued necessity to restrict capital expenditures, and borrow money only as required.
Year: 1933
Summary: Urges citizens to contact municipal representatives about the issue of civic expenditure.
Year: 1928
Summary: The Bureau suggests that low voter turnout could be improved by advancing all of the ideas about elections - longer terms, change of system, and the abolition of wards.
Year: 1948
Summary: citizens should be engaged not only in voting but also in the selection of candidates.
Summary: Suggests that citizens should be engaged not only in voting but also in the selection of candidates.
Year: 1951
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in the last elections.
Year: 1949
Summary: Describes trends in voter turnout and issues that could increase engagement.
Year: 1954
Summary: Engages the public in ensuring the development of the green belt.
Summary: The Bureau and the Citizens esearch Institute of Canada - their role and what they deal with: monitoring, making information available, analyzing what the govt. should and shouldn't be involved in.
Year: 1952
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout.
Summary: Encouraging citizens to vote.
Summary: Advocates for "full and frank treatment" of important civic business in order to keep the public engaged.