Asset Management
Strategic Asset Management: The Importance of a Policy
When embarking on a new journey, it is prudent that you set your sights on a clear destination in order to identify and navigate the
Author: Public Sector Digest
Asset Management
Taking Asset Management to the Next Level
Asset Management is an interesting term. Many definitions are published, and most are more confusing than helpful. We have managed our assets and our built
Asset Management
The Importance of Collaborative an Asset Management Program Within Canada
An asset management program as a municipal practice has largely been the responsibility of either finance or public works professionals for many years. In some
Asset Management
The City of Saint John’s Asset Management Journey
The City of Saint John has been actively working to help develop a comprehensive Asset Management Program (AMP) including practices across the organization and City
Asset Management
Incorporating Climate Change into an Asset Management Roadmap
In March 2016, the City of Kenora hosted a Community Climate Change Workshop to provide an overview of the anticipated effects of climate change on
Climate Change
February Brings Municipal Climate Change Adaptation to the Fore
In February in Southern Ontario, a warm week – combined with high levels of precipitation – submerged many parts of the region underwater, leading to
Asset Management
Ontario Government Releases Final Bill 6 Regulation
As of January 1st, 2018, Ontario municipalities are subject to O. Reg. 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, under the Infrastructure for Jobs and
Open Data
Open Source Software, Open Data, and Open Government
Data journalist Nate Silver is perhaps best known by the general public for his success at predicting U.S. election results based on statistical data. But
Finance & Budgeting
Financing Canadian Cities: It is Time to Diversify Revenues
Never have the largest Canadian cities faced so much uncertainty when it comes to future fiscal sustainability. Changing demographics, increasing income inequality, growing social service
Finance & Budgeting
Financial Policies for Municipalities Aren’t Just for the Big Guys
Continuous policy development is integral for a governance structure that can adapt to changing political and regulatory environments. While it may not be entirely misconceived