Category Archives: City states
Toronto’s sad mayoral choices: three timid leftists, no Giuliani
(November 5, 2003) Three credible candidates are vying for the left-of-centre vote in Toronto`s mayoralty contest. No credible right-of-centre candidate is campaigning to lead a municipal government more populous than the combined populations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, or all four Atlantic provinces. Continue reading
Building the 21st century economy
(September 15, 2003) “I’d like to take this opportunity to speak especially about the new economy – the parts of our economy that are based on the potential of transformative technologies which are going to be the real economic engines of the years to come.” Continue reading
Stark message for urban voters: Take a hike
(September 10, 2003) Ontario Premier Ernie Eves’s re-election platform: “Shaft City Voters.” Opposition leader Dalton McGuinty’s motto: “Give Them Milquetoast.” NDP leader Howard Hampton’s? “Play Them for Fools.” Continue reading
Vibrant Cities and City-regions: Responding to Emerging Challenges
(August 13, 2003) This paper reviews the importance of vibrant cities and city-regions to the provincial economy and examines how to address the economic, social, and fiscal challenges they face. Continue reading
Small, Rural, and Remote Communities: The Anatomy of Risk
(August 13, 2003) This paper examines the provincial government’s role in responding to the increased social, economic, and fiscal challenges facing communities at risk. Continue reading
Urban Renaissance Institute 