On October 19, 2022, IMFG convened a public panel discussion entitled “Strong(er) Mayors – What Difference Will They Make?” The speakers were Karen Chapple, Director of the School of Cities […]
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22 Nov,
2022
Toronto Star: Zachary Taylor on Mayor’s “Unprecedented” Powers
IMFG Fellow Zachary Taylor commented in the Toronto Star about the latest powers bestowed upon Toronto and Ottawa’s mayors, calling them “unprecedented.” Read the article.
Find out more »11 Nov,
2022
CBC News: Enid Slack on the Need for More Revenue Tools for Municipalities
IMFG Director Enid Slack commented on the need for more revenue tools in light of the growing demand for municipal services in a a CBC-Toronto Metro Morning segment and CBC […]
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2022
CTV News Toronto: Enid Slack on the Uses of Reserve Development Fees
IMFG Director Enid Slack commented to CTV News Toronto on how municipal reserve funds can and can’t be used following an assertion from the provincial Conservatives that municipalities have millions […]
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2022
Winnipeg Free Press: Aaron Moore on the Decision of Winnipeg Mayor to Cut Cabinet
IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore commented in the Winnipeg Free Press on the mayor’s decision to cut his cabinet. (Read article.)
Find out more »27 Oct,
2022
Global New Winnipeg: Aaron Moore on Winnipeg’s Low Voter Turnout
IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore tells Global News Winnipeg that dismal municipal election turnout is a result of voter apathy.
Find out more »27 Oct,
2022
CBC News Manitoba: Aaron Moore on Winnipeg Mayoral Win for Candidate Who Promised Tax Increase
IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore calls win for candidate who promised tax increase “a shift in the attitude of Winnipeggers” on CBC News Manitoba.
Find out more »27 Oct,
2022
TBNewswatch.com: Zack Taylor on Thunder Bay’s Low Municipal Voter Turnout
IMFG Fellow Zack Taylor commented to TBNewswatch.com on the low voter turnout in Thunder Bay’s municipal election as part of a larger trend in western democracies.
Find out more »26 Oct,
2022
Toronto Star: Enid Slack on the Impact of the Proposed Cut to Development Charges
IMFG Director Enid Slack commented in the Toronto Star on the provincial proposal to freeze, cut and eliminate development charges: “This all seems to make the city’s tough financial situation […]
Find out more »26 Oct,
2022
Global New Morning: Aaron Moore on Winnipeg’s Municipal Election Day.
IMFG Fellow Aaron Moore spoke to Winnipeg’s Global News Morning to discuss Winnipeg’s municipal election day.
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