What’s New at IMFG

IMFG Director Enid Slack discussed the use of city reserve funds in Mayor Olivia Chow’s proposed budget in the Toronto Star.

IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore described an assessment freeze that didn’t apply to new homeowners as “undermining the principle of fairness” to CBC New Brunswick.

IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore comments to CBC New Brunswick on opaque property tax increases for some residents.

IMFG Director Enid Slack commented to CBC Calgary on ways Canadian municipalities can pay for infrastructure.

IMFG Director Enid Slack discussed with Radio-Canada how the proposed Toronto budget represents a compromise.

IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore commented to The Carillon on a decision of a number of  municipalities to no longer pursue a regional library in Manitoba.

IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore called a Manitoba private members’ bill ‘problematic’ that aims to allow municipalities to set speed limits on provincial roads in urban areas in The Carillon.

IMFG Faculty Fellow Gabe Eidelman reflected on the use of ‘strong mayor’ powers in Ontario since March 31 with CBC News Online.

Columnist Matt Elliott covered part of the 13th annual IMFG Toronto City Manager’s Address in the Toronto Star.

IMFG Director Enid Slack spoke on Global Radio (Alberta) to discuss the challenges and limitations municipal governments in Canada face.