MFOA Responds to C. D. Howe's 2020 Municipal Scorecard

MFOA in conjunction with ORSTT (Ontario Regional & Single Tier Treasurers) released the paper "Fixated on a tree, Missing the Forest" in response to the C.D. Howe Institute's latest publication “Time for an Upgrade: Fiscal Accountability in Canada’s Cities, 2020”. The purpose of this response is to review these recommendations; point out areas where the Institute missed the big picture; and identify fundamental challenges with the advice. Attention is also paid to how the Institute’s recommendations hold up in pandemic times. The objective of our response is not to build a wall against change. We understand that change is important, but we also understand that change should only be pursued when it leads to better decision making and by extension better governance.

Download the PDF below to read the latest report. If you have any issues accessing the document, please contact Christine Duong (christine@mfoa.on.ca).