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Section 37: What ‘Benefits’ and for Whom?
University College, Media Room 179 15 King's College Circle, TorontoIn recent years, the City of Toronto’s use of Section 37 has come under greater scrutiny. In particular, critics question how the benefits are determined and distributed. Using data compiled on Section 37 agreements from 2007 through 2011, this presentation seeks to answer that question.
Reflections on Toronto’s Fiscal Health and the Decade Ahead: A Discussion with the City Manager
Campbell Conference Facility Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, 1 Devonshire Place, TorontoIn 2011, the City of Toronto initiated a service review and multi-year budgeting process to achieve long term fiscal sustainability. Toronto City Manager, Joe Pennachetti discusses the various transformational changes taken over the last year to stabilize the City's fiscal position, and future strategic directions the City can take to build an economically vibrant and inclusive Toronto.
Adding Value: Recognizing the Link between Engineers and Municipal Infrastructure Finance and Governance
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Room 108N 1 Devonshire Place, North House, Room 108N, TorontoThe Canadian water and wastewater deficit has been estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Drawing upon the political, economic, and technical history of the Southern Ontario water sector, IMFG Graduate Fellowship winner Lesley Herstein explores how short-term decision-making has often resulted in greater municipal expenditure over time on water assets.