Even without strong powers, mayors find a way to get things done
Mayors are generally successful in getting their policy preferences enacted. That’s why Ontario’s Bill 39 isn’t really necessary.
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Does restricting foreign buyers reduce house prices?
Analysis of similar attempts to slow runaway house prices suggests raising stamp duty on foreign buyers in the UK will…
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The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they fare in terms of walkability and wheelability.
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Parks are about promoting everyone’s public health – not just boosting homeowners’ property value
The Covid-19 pandemic put a lot of attention on the role of parks and green spaces – particularly in large…
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Carmakers pushing SUVs are slowing Canadian EV transition
Policymakers should introduce taxes on SUVs following a rise in sales over the past decade to boost the move to…
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Cities after Covid: Resiliency is about embracing the crisis as part of a new brand story
Cities as we know them are under attack thanks to Covid-19. Their growth, sustainability and ability to attract investment, tourism…
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School gardens and kitchens could grow with Ontario’s proposed food literacy act
As some essential services like community gardens reopen and people start planting again, our connections to food are top of…
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The Covid-19 pandemic has created regional tourism hotspots in Canada as big cities suffer
International travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic have prompted many travel enthusiasts to explore local and regional tourist destinations. However,…
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