Canadian Press: Enid Slack on Inflationary Pressures on Property Taxes
IMFG Director Enid Slack spoke to the Canadian Press on inflationary pressures on property taxes and the municipal need to find alternate sources of revenues. The story appeared in the […]
TVO Today: Alan Broadbent on Strong Mayor Powers
IMFG Chair Alan Broadbent wrote an op-ed called “Strong-mayor powers shouldn’t mean minority rule” for TVO Today and referenced IMFG Fellow Zack Taylor’s draft paper on the Strong(er) Mayors panel.
Ottawa Morning: Carolyn Whitzman on Ottawa’s Vacant Unit Tax
IMFG contributor Carolyn Whitzman spoke with CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning to discuss Ottawa’s new vacant unit tax.
Toronto Star: Adam Found on Housing Affordability and Development Charges
Kofi Hope interviewed IMFG contributor Adam Found for a column in the Toronto Star on whether waiving development charges will make housing more affordable in Ontario.
The Conversation: Zachary Spicer on How Mayors Do Not Need Strong Powers
IMFG contributor Zachary Spicer wrote about how even without strong mayor powers, mayors can get a lot accomplished in The Conversation.
Toronto Star: Alexandra Flynn on Ontario’s ‘Strong Mayor’ Law
IMFG Fellow Alexandra Flynn co-authored an op-ed in the Toronto Star on how citizens are the real losers in Ontario’s ‘strong mayor’ law. Read the article.
