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: 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: 1969
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, and children's aid.
Year: 1962
Summary: To maintain the level of competence of senior municipal officers, university trained recruits are required whose academic backgrounds permit them to understand the effect and ramifications of municipal activity.
Year: 1925
Summary: Urges citizen vigilance in monitoring expenditures which may put the city's credit as risk, which could in turn increase taxation. Reminds citizens to vote, and to keep credit and expenditure issues in mind when voting.
Year: 1966
Summary: Presents an analysis of the population, revenue and fiscal structure of the city after amalgamation following the new Metro Act.
Year: 1944
Summary: The Bureau suggests ways in which voter turnout and efficiency can be improved.
Year: 1983
Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1982. Documents highlights of the past year and significant research projects. Bureau expenditures, publications, and contributors at the end.
Year: 1955
Summary: Discusses non-partisan municipal elections and their implications, especially the question of effect on voter turnout.
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.
Year: 1959
Summary: Local governments encounter difficulties in both current and capital financing; this warrants reconsideration of Provincial-Municipal Relations.
Year: 1980
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
Year: 1948
Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information
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.
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.
Year: 1950
Summary: Analysis of the use of the referendum in Canada.
Year: 1943
Summary: Outlines general post-war construction projects and provides suggestions on how to evaluate and prioritize these projects - with considerations based on availability of labour, funds, and neccessary technology.
Year: 1982
Summary: Publications catalogue, 1982. Sample publications topics: economy, education, environment, finances, government, housing, productivity, planning, public safety, regional government, transportation
Year: 1929
Summary: Highlights major issues and questions regarding the vote on a by-law about the city improvement plan in the upcoming elections. Outlines the scope of the city improvement project as well as how this project is to be financed and undertaken. Work to be done includes the widening and straightening of University Avenue and Richmond Street, as well as the installation of a war memorial there, and the widening and opening of several other downtown streets, including York Street, Spadina Avenue, and Eastern Avenue.
Summary: Explains the complex residential assessment function in Metro, so that ratepayers can gain greater understanding of the valuation and appeal procedures.
Year: 1952
Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1952. Topics of importance include taxation and the need for improved municipal revenue sources. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.
Year: 1923
Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1923. Work included a survey on the Department of Public Health, keeping up to date on provincial legislation, and a special study on Union Station. Bureau contributions to city governance are detailed. Future goals are outlined. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.
Summary: A public address by Dr. W. A. Mackintosh about what the government should and shouldn't be doing in terms of responsibilities for services and infringement on the personal and economic freedoms of the residents.
Summary: Bureau successfully advocated changes in legislation to end tax exemptions to property owners.
Year: 1914
Summary: If the tax rolls for any year could be closed within twelve months, interest losses and cost of tax collection could be cut in two. This bulletin provides supporting financial statistics.
Year: 1919
Summary: Call for submission of ideas about Citizenship and Education to the Bureau of Municipal Research.
Summary: Private citizens and government must both do their part to to strengthen Canada's economy and prevent unemployment.
Year: 1921
Summary: Considers Toronto's Annual Bill for Personal Services (Salaries and Wages); the Bureau suggests that an Administrative Board made up of Department heads would function to keep service records, promote by merit, and standardize work and wages.
Year: 1939
Summary: Provides classifications for expenditures in the 1939 civic budget. The Bureau argues that expenditure on different services such as fire safety is decreasing while debt payments are increasingly burdening the city. They suggest a thorough and independent survey of all city departments and personnel in order to ensure maximum efficiency.
Year: 1915
Summary: Introduction of City Accounting by the City Auditor and the Commissioner of Works, and recommendations from the report.