Land Value Capture: Principle and Practice in Canada and Around the World

Campbell Conference Facility Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At this event, Martim Smolka speaks about the theory and practice of land value capture as it has been implemented in Latin America, and David Amborski discusses its use in Canada.

IMFG@10: The Past, Present, and Future of City Finance and Governance

Campbell Conference Facility Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On the tenth anniversary of the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance, panelists Enid Slack, Richard M. Bird, and Zack Taylor look at the past, present, and future of these issues and give their progress reports: what, if anything, have cities learned?

Institutional Design and the Geography of Rural-Urban Water Conflict in Mumbai

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Room 108N 1 Devonshire Place, North House, Room 108N, Toronto, ON, Canada

This presentation focuses on the regional dimensions of water delivery in Mumbai and looks at the role of institutions and the impact of local laws, agencies, and governance on how water is shared between rural and urban areas.

Did the Land Transfer Tax Affect Housing Sales in the Greater Toronto Area?

IMFG Visiting Scholar Murtaza Haider explores the impact of the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on housing sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Previous research has shown that housing sales declined after the implementation of the LTT but Dr. Haider’s research concludes that the negative impact on housing sales was not statistically significant.

Big City, Big Ideas: U of T President Meric Gertler

George Ignatieff Theatre 15 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON, Canada

A strong university helps build a strong city, and vice versa. Universities impart innovative dynamism and resilience to the economies of urban regions. They are stabilizing forces on urban economies, and on the local neighbourhoods they inhabit. And they connect their host regions to the world. What role should the University of Toronto play in our region’s future?

Toronto: Looking Forward 2014-2018

Campbell Conference Facility Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As municipal elections near, a new and exciting chapter for Toronto is about to begin. Torontonians will face tough choices on important issues ranging from transit to taxes and growth. Underlying this conversation is the state of the City’s fiscal health. Toronto City Manager Joe Pennachetti discusses the key challenges facing municipalities, the City’s fiscal position, and the strategic directions the City must weigh to build for the future.

The Infrastructure Funding Gap: How Are Municipalities Managing?

This seminar explores the infrastructure asset management tools used by municipalities in Canada. IMFG Graduate Fellowship winner Daniella Dávila Aquije profiles the City of Mississauga, and the strategies it has implemented to address the deficit.