Category Archives: Municipal
Beggars’ summit
(September 18, 2004) Canada’s cities must ,”work together to make sure we all have the tools and resources we need to thrive,” an inspired Toronto Mayor David Miller said earlier this week, in anticipation of this weekend’s City Summit of mayors in Toronto. Uninspiringly, the resources the cities crave are more tax revenues; the tools they wave a tin cup and a begging bowl. Continue reading
Investing in people: creating a human capital society for Ontario
(February 24, 2004) Examining the future role of government in the context of promoting economic growth, strong communities, fiscal responsibility and accountability. Continue reading
Martin’s 19th-century Cabinet
(December 27, 2003) Paul Martin bills himself as a Prime Minister for the 21st century. His first Cabinet better suits the 19th century. Take the inner circle of his Cabinet, the Priorities and Planning Committee. Among the ministers overseeing the high-level portfolios mandatory in any Cabinet’s inner circle- inherently powerful departments such as Finance, Justice, Health and Foreign Affairs-is a minister for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Continue reading
On-ramp to power
(December 11, 2003) Canada`s conservatives have voted overwhelmingly to create a new Conservative Party of Canada. They now need to decide on a leader but even more, they need to decide whether to contest Canada`s urbanized ridings, home to an overwhelming number of voters. 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
Urban Renaissance Institute 