Asset Management
Incorporating Nature into Core Infrastructure Services
By Municipal Natural Assets Initiative For several months now, the world has been thrown into a state of turmoil as we collectively struggle to manage the
Day: June 1, 2020
Asset Management
Running A City During A Pandemic: Insights From Canada’s Resilient Municipal Administrators
By The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators The world is facing unprecedented times and it is uncertain how different everyday life will be as the world
News
Federal Government announces an accelerated Gas Tax Fund transfer to municipalities totaling $2.2 billion
Today, June 1st, the federal government announced an advanced transfer of the 2020-21 Gas Tax Fund for municipalities. In the coming weeks, $2.2 billion will
Finance & Budgeting
Financial Impacts of Covid-19 on Local Governments Featuring Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Canada’s municipal composition consists of urban, rural, northern, and remote communities that deliver a wide spectrum of services. Like individuals, no two communities are experiencing
GIS
A Guide to Open Source GIS Software for the Public Sector
Free and open source software (FOSS) is increasingly being used by public sector organizations. Recently, the Canadian government issued the directive that wherever possible open
Asset Management
The Need for a Holistic Decision-Making Framework to Achieve Better Infrastructure Levels of Service
A significant portion of a municipal capital and maintenance budget is allocated to annual projects within the municipal right of way (ROW). These projects include
Open Data
Mobilizing Information Sharing Through Open Data
The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed everyday life and has had varying impacts on the population. An unprecedented number of workers and small-business owners have
Finance & Budgeting
Municipal Insolvency in Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic is projected to have a devastating impact on the Canadian economy. A recent report released by the Parliamentary Budget Officer indicated that
Operations
Detecting The Next Community Outbreak: National Coalition Looks For Traces Of COVID-19 In Our Wastewater
Facilitating partnership and knowledge sharing amongst government, academia, NGOs, and industry is a laborious endeavor. Canadian Water Network (CWN), an independent not-for-profit organization, strives to