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
Tag: Municipalities
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
Asset Management
Mind the Gap: Ontario’s Infrastructure Deficit
As the infrastructure deficit is becoming increasingly apparent, so too is the need for an effective solution. At the 2016 Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
Finance & Budgeting
A New Approach to Financial Sustainability for Municipalities
Up until now, the efforts of local government practitioners and researchers to promote financial sustainability for municipalities have tended to emphasize technical measures, such as
Asset Management
Asset Management Plan: Ontario at the Forefront of Asset Management Capacity Building
Infrastructure asset management is front of mind for municipal governments across Canada, with Federal Gas Tax agreements requiring the development of asset management capacity at
Planning & Permits
Tips and Tricks for Implementing Municipal Planning Software in Your Community
Effective municipal planning can be a challenging task to undertake. Municipal staff must overcome the day-to-day challenges a municipality faces while balancing the needs of