Daily Commercial News published an article on a new report by U of T professor Matti Siemiatycki, which recommends the establishment of a Canadian Infrastructure Investment Agencey as “centre of excellence,” to provide evidence-based advice and evaluation for proposed infrastructure projects. The report, commissioned by Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario, is a follow-up to […]
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15 Sep,
2016
IMFG Perspectives Paper: National Urban Policy: A Roadmap for Canadian Cities
Complex urban challenges require new thinking both locally and nationally: New paper from the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance examines the case for a national urban agenda in Canada.
Find out more »15 Sep,
2016
IMFG Forum Paper: Participatory Budgeting: The Practice and the Potential
Complex urban challenges require new thinking both locally and nationally: New paper from the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance examines the involvement of citizens in budgeting decisions at the municipal level.
Find out more »12 Sep,
2016
Book Review of Is Your City Healthy in Public Finance and Management
“[A]n interesting read for academics, politicians and professionals in the field of municipal finance,” states Peter B. Boorsma in his review of Is Your City Healthy? Measuring Urban Fiscal Health in Public Finance and Management (ISSN 1523-9721) Volume 16, Number 3 (2016) [by subscription only; please visit the publisher’s website for more information.].
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