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The Proposed Pension Plan For Member Of Toronto City Council

Year: 1968

Summary: Analysis of proposed pension scheme for City Council members, in the context of taxapayer cost.

The 101 Governments Of Metro Toronto

Year: 1968

Summary: Examines special-body government units in Metro Toronto. Recommends reducing the number of special bodies from 94 to 55, which would minimize the negative effects of fragmentation.

Brief To To The Task Force On Housing And Urban Development By The Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1968

Summary: A brief submitted to the Task Force on Housing and Urban Development outlining overlooked areas of discussion in the task forces' proceedings - including reduced tax assessments for farms, the impact of municipalities withdrawing from subdivision servicing on housing costs, and the hidden costs of "satellite cities" on existing metropolitan centers

The Federal Role In Housing And Urban Development

Year: 1968

Summary: A report on the challenges presented by low housing supply and expensive housing and rental stock in the city of Toronto.

The Development Of "Urban Indicators"

Year: 1968

Summary: This news brief represents an attempt to develop Ontario-wide indicators for levels of urbanization.

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.

Regional Government- The Key To Genuine Local Autonomy

Year: 1968

Summary: Summarizes observations and recommendations dealing with the 29 regional governments proposed by the Ontario Committee on Taxation.

The Proposed Takeover Of The Housing Authority Of Toronto By The Ontario Housing Corporation

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.

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

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.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1968

Year: 1968

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. Now also including contact information for Children's Aid and Student Housing.

Municipalities As Landlords And Land Development Partners

Year: 1967

Summary: Suggests the long-term increase in urban realty values and property tax is affected by public services and facilities. Provides recommendations for property development and land administration in Toronto.

Report On Stage Three: The Seminar Conference Toronto August 6-16, 1967

Year: 1967

Summary: A summary report of the discussions that took place at the BMR-led conference on metropolitan problems. Topics of discussion included planning, infrastructure, population, financing for capital projects, vertical and horizontal equity, federal fiscal policy, and city management in general.

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.

Source Of Current Revenue--Toronto And Six Major Canadian Cities

Year: 1967

Summary: Discusses how Toronto relies much more heavily on property and business tax in comparison to other Canadian cities.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1967

Year: 1967

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.

Who Voted

Year: 1966

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in different areas in Toronto. Refute of claim that the smaller the government the larger the turnout alongside analysis of other characteristics such as education and being Canadian-born.

Expropriation: Public Purpose Vs. Private Property

Year: 1966

Summary: Provides recommendations to alleviate the problems faced by expropriated owner-occupants.

A Population And Fiscal Profile Of The New Metro

Year: 1966

Summary: Presents an analysis of the population, revenue and fiscal structure of the city after amalgamation following the new Metro Act.

Changes In The Metro Act

Year: 1966

Summary: Outlines responsibility shifts following the changes to the Metro Act.

Property Tax Exemptions- Erosion Of The Tax Base

Year: 1966

Summary: Calculation of the level of revenue lost due to property tax exemptions.

Assessment-The Recurrent Controversy

Year: 1966

Summary: Explains the complex residential assessment function in Metro, so that ratepayers can gain greater understanding of the valuation and appeal procedures.

Capital Workers Programming In Metro

Year: 1966

Summary: Presents data on capital expenditure in Toronto. Provides recommendations to improve capital works programming and debt management functions.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1966

Year: 1966

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.

Metro Toronto Proposal For Reform

Year: 1965

Summary: Examines recommendations proposed by The Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto (which evaluated the effectiveness of the existing form of metropolitan government).

Financing Metro-Additional Sources Of Revenue

Year: 1965

Summary: Examines additional means by which Metro's municipal services might be financed.

The Centennial Study And Training Programme Of Metropolitan Problems

Year: 1965

Summary: A proposal for the BMR to plan and coordinate a conference on the subject of metropolitan problems - at which papers can be presented, reviewed, and published to form the basis of further study in the area of metropolitan problems. International academics would be invited to attend, and the conference would be scheduled for Canada's centennial year, 1967. Funding to be provided by municipal, provincial and federal government.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1965

Year: 1965

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.

Newsletter

Year: 1964

Summary: Scan of major elections issues

Bureau Of Municipal Research Newsletter: Questions For Electors, 1964

Year: 1964

Summary: Draws attention to important issues in the 1964 election.

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