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A Mill

Year: 1928

Summary: School tax mill rates.

Questions For Electors, 1974

Year: 1974

Summary: Scan of major elections issues in 1974.

The 1928 City Budget Story No. 2

Year: 1928

Summary: Outlines features of the 1928 civic budget. Notes that per capita expenditure has declined, and that this is a very "wholesome" feature. However, special services have increased - represented by deficits of private industries which the city has recently taken on, such as the civic abbatoir.

Forty-First Annual Report

Year: 1955

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1955. The chief concern of the Bureau is the continuing development of metropolitan federation. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

Twenty Two Years Of Community Service 1914-1936

Year: 1936

Summary: Outlines the Bureau's mission statement and achievements from 1914-1936. Brief summary of the Bureau's influence on policy as well as praise from Bureau publication subscribers.

1941 City Budget Story No. 2

Year: 1941

Summary: Provides classification for expenditures in the 1941 civic budget. Calls for tighter budget management on a monthly instead of annual basis. Suggests that a departmentalization survey take place at once.

Questions For Electors, 1976

Year: 1976

Summary: Scan of major elections issues in 1976.

The New Union Station The Proposed Viaduct The Harbor Situation And Customs House

Year: 1924

Summary: "An imaginary letter from a hypothetical correspondent" describing the problematic situation at New Union Station and the inefficiency in the operation of three separate commissions involved: Harbour, Transportation and Hydroelectric.

Submission To The Committee On Provincial Municipal Relations Of The Province Of Ontario

Year: 1952

Summary: A report summarizing the interactions between the provincial government of Ontario and the municipal government of Toronto, particularly in the areas of taxation and finance of public infrastructure and municipal services. The expansion of municipal franchise to those who do not own property is debated.

Some Gains In Toronto Financial Administration 1914-1918

Year: 1919

Summary: Presents several comparisons which illustrate some of the gains made in methods of financial administration in Toronto from 1914-1918.

In 1936, For 1936

Year: 1936

Summary: Outlines where city taxes and revenues go, providing a pie-chart of expenditures. Argues that the city's current debt charges weigh down the budget, and may interfere with future projects such as improving the sewage system, undertaking slum clearance, and various other city improvements.

The Modified Single Tax Proposal

Year: 1923

Summary: Outlines issues of proposed tax reform and jurisdictional comparison with other places around the world, with the conclusion from the bureau that changing tax schemes does not necessarily reduce the tax burden.

Open Letter: Two Mill Levy For Capital Purposes

Year: 1957

Summary: The Bureau indicates its support of a temporary increase in tax rates.

Twelve Years Of Community Service

Year: 1926

Summary: A summary of publications and achievements of the Bureau of Municipal Research from 1914-1926. Outlines Bureau mission statement and long-term goals to influence public policy. Detailed listing of Bureau publications and subscribers.

Open Letter: Abandon This Plan!

Year: 1950

Summary: Identifies structural implications of municipal reform and re-defining of municipalities in Ontario.

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto

Year: 1935

Summary: A call to citizens to come vote due to the important issues on the table relating to the city's finances.

Toronto's Budget Estimates

Year: 1920

Summary: Statistics on increases in total estimated expenditures by functions, and object of expenditure (1916-1919). Also lists per capita variations.

Toronto's Current Budget 1944 Estimated Revenue And Expenditure $34,968,251 Story No.3

Year: 1944

Summary: Provides details on estimated expenditures out of taxation and grants for the 1944 civic budget, analyzed according to object of expenditure. Observes that debt charges have increased. Suggests that budget figures should be made available prior to elections to increase voter interest and turnout. Argues that the 1944 budget shows little evidence that it was formulated based on the post-war needs of Toronto's citizens.

Local Government And The Report Of The Ontario Committee On Taxation

Year: 1968

Summary: Summarizes the Report of the Ontario Committee on Taxation, with emphasis on assumptions, conclusions, and recommendations pertaining to municipal government.

Toronto Grows Story No. 2

Year: 1931

Summary: Discusses the issue of expenditure on government administration out of taxation revenue. Highlights a need to streamline municipal government, reduce the number of wards, reduce the number of aldermen, increase the length of alderman terms, and to establish a five to ten year capital budget.

A Dollar Saved In Purchasing Or Utilizing Supplies Is A Dollar Earned Wherewith Additional Civic Service Can Be Purchased Or Taxation Reduced

Year: 1914

Summary: Suggests that metropolitan government in Toronto should establish well-defined plans for the purchase, and use of departmental supplies.

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.

Torontonians Are Also Ontarians And Canadians

Year: 1941

Summary: Highlights the need for increased efficiency at all levels of government in order to be able to invest in the war effort. Suggests public expenditures be kept to a minimum while war is ongoing.

Toronto's Current Budget For 1927 Story No. 2

Year: 1927

Summary: Highlights the per capita expenditure in the budget according to municipal function provided. Outlines expenditures on health, education, highways, recreation, charities, correction, and war purposes and special grants. Compares these expenditures to years previous.

The 1929 City Budget Story No. 1

Year: 1929

Summary: Highlights changes in mill rates for the different departments in the 1929 budget.

City Budget Facts Based Upon The Official Estimates Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1919

Summary: City budget estimates and analysis for 1919, prepared for the purposes of encouraging citizen engagement with city council and budget matters.

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.

Civic Budget Making Time

Year: 1938

Summary: The Bureau provides suggestions for ways to improve the efficiency of services and budget management - despite the fact that a draft budget was not available in time and public discussion on the budget was therefore limited. Some suggestions include coordinating health and welfare services, appointing a long-term planning committee, and increasing the length of terms for city council.

Toronto Grows Story No.3

Year: 1932

Summary: Argues that Toronto's budget must be balanced in order to affect the future growth of the city. Tabulates objects of expenditure and population vs. voter turnout figures.

A Cooperative Means Of Self Help For Citizens Band Taxpayers

Year: 1940

Summary: Outlines the Bureau's mission statement, highlights press clippings, lists sample publications and outlines how to support the Bureau by becoming a subscriber.

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