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Preparation Of Its Citizens For Living And The Conservation Of Their Health

Year: 1918

Summary: This publication examines how the education system functioning and whether or not it is efficiently using its funding and achieving its goals.

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

Why The Surprise? The Taxpayer Who Is Deceived By Tax Rate Economics

Year: 1927

Summary: Provides excerpts of a publications on civic estimates, audits and debts. Urges citizens to monitor civic expenditures and suggests ways in which taxpayers can pursue a more economical administration, including decreasing the weight of ward representation, reducing the size of city council, centralizing administrative control for various departments, and undertaking city planning several years in advance.

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.

Open Letter

Year: 1930

Summary: Advocates for the establishment of a civic pension fund to benefit both taxpayers and employees.

The 1929 City Budget Story No. 1

Year: 1929

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

More Steps In The Line Of Progress: Chronicle From The Toronto Press

Year: 1914

Summary: The City of Toronto is introducing a new system of accounting; new budget estimates suggest increased savings. A financial appropriation for a Fire Prevention Bureau is included in the estimates.

Open Letter: A Good Time For Action

Year: 1959

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in Toronto and suburbs.

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto

Year: 1934

Summary: Analysis of problems in 1934 budget such as lack of balance and misrepresented opinion of expert consultant.

Police Story No.3 The Trend Of Development In Police Administration Increased Demands On Police Department

Year: 1939

Summary: Notes an increased pressure on police services, such as the introduction of more traffic duties and increased crime. These increased services may over time mean increased costs. Calls for steps in advance to improve and coordinate policing, including the possible introduction of pocket wireless devices to improve police communication.

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.

Report Special Tax Conference Report Of The Ontario Committee On Taxation

Year: 1968

Summary: Report of the Ontario Committee on Taxes with the joint participation of the Bureau of Municipal Research and the Canadian Tax foundation - compiles the papers presented at the Special Tax Conference. Papers and discussion concern federal, provincial and municipal taxes, property taxes, tax exemptions, school board finance, sales taxes, municipal debt, and taxes on certain industries

The City As An Employer

Year: 1923

Summary: Outline of the city as an employer: selection for work, benefits, flexibility in matching skills and jobs within the system, meritocracy

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1926

Year: 1926

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

In Toronto, In The Year Ending- April 30Th, 1927, 700 Persons Were Injured And 47 Killed In 671 Motor Accidents

Year: 1927

Summary: Road accident fatality rates in Toronto and Ontario.

Open Letter: When Should Public Bodies Meet In Private?

Year: 1949

Summary: Advocates for "full and frank treatment" of important civic business in order to keep the public engaged.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1927

Year: 1927

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

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.

BMR In Review

Year: 1981

Summary: A review of current Bureau of Municipal Research studies, and details on new BMR council members. Study and research topics include employer-subsidized daycare, and an examination of the fragmentation of municipal, regional and provincial governments. A need for more consolidation, efficiency and accountability is stressed.

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.

Public Transportation Planning--Making It Easier For The Elderly

Year: 1973

Summary: Argues that transportation planning must take into account social needs - such as accessibility to the elderly - and not only traffic volume.

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.

Why Does It Take So Much Talk To Get The City's Business Done Or To Keep It From Being Done?

Year: 1916

Summary: Suggests possible steps to increase efficiency in Toronto's metropolitan government, including: reducing the number of members of City Council, abolishing the ward system, and establishing an administrative board to centre executive responsibility.

Again On January First

Year: 1940

Summary: Highlights a need to vote in the upcoming elections in order to have a proper say in how the city's $35 million budget is managed.

Open Letter: The Two-Year Term

Year: 1952

Summary: Discusses the advantages of a two-year term in efficiency and performance of city council members.

1942 City Budget Story No.3

Year: 1942

Summary: Analyzes main objects of expenditure such as salaries, wages, and other expenses for the 1942 civic budget. Highlights a need for more efficient provision of city services and allocation of whatever possible to the war effort including civic service workers. Questions whether or not further retrenchments and economies are possible.

Toronto's Current Budget For 1927 Story No. 3

Year: 1927

Summary: Outlines the estimates for expenditures made by each municipal function (highlighted in Story No. 2). Suggests the possibility for cuts and efficiency in terms of salary expenditures.

Monthly Letter To The Citizens Of Toronto

Year: 1948

Summary: Considers the role of the Board of Assessors responsible for re-examining tax properties in the city.

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

Year: 1926

Summary: Highlights the need for careful review of all civic services to ensure efficiency before reaching decisions about salaries and benefits for city workers.

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