The government of British Columbia has announced that Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (and the Minister Responsible for Translink), is initiating consultations on Uber. As part of its consultations, the Minister will talk to municipaliti...
The Institute for Municipal Finance and Governance (IMFG) at the University of Toronto has released a new paper on better planning for major infrastructure projects. According to the report, every year unexpected cost overruns costs the government hundreds of millions of dolla...
This afternoon AMCTO President Chris Wray presented the Association's recommendations for the 2016 Ontario Budget before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs during its hearings in Thunder Bay. You can find the presentation here: AMCTO Pre-Budget Presenta...
The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) has released its pre-budget submission, following AMO President Gary MacNamara's presentation before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs yesterday in Windsor. AMO's submission contains recommendations on the fo...
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has prepared a guide on best-practices for managing excess soil. The guide outlines the ministry's expectations for managing excess soil from development or construction in way that is environmentally sustainable and prote...
According to the 2016 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (CIRC) one third of Canadian municipal infrastructure is at risk of rapid deterioration. Average Physical Condition Rating of Canadian Municipal Infrastructure [caption id="attachment_1045" align="alignnone" width=...
Former City of Toronto City Manager Joe Pennachetti is joining the University of Toronto's Institute for Municipal Finance and Governance as a Senior Fellow. His role will be to speak at IMFG events, write about his experience in municipal management, and provide advice to res...
The CD Howe Institute has released a new report with recommendations for improving how Canada's federal, provincial, and municipal governments invest in infrastructure. Among the findings, CD Howe is recommending that: Municipal governments: Sell electricity distribution ...
Cabinet ministers in Ontario's government have released their progress reports today. The progress reports explain, in detail, how each minister is delivering on the priorities outlined in her or his mandate letter from the Premier. The progress report for Minister of Municipa...
The Large Urban Mayor's Caucus of Ontario is hosting its annual Cities of Tomorrow conference from February 2-3 in Toronto. The conference is a showcase for students to enter proposals and potential solutions addressing some of the biggest challenges facing Ontario's urban cen...