Here is a look at the issues facing local and municipal government.

1. Municipal
and Local
Government
– Pandemic
PAUL YOUNG CPA CGA
MAY 19, 2020

2. Paul Young - Bio
• CPA, CGA
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• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
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3. Municipal and Local Government
1. Taxation
2. Operational Expenses
3. Pandemic / COVI19 Impact
4. A need for Rural vs Urban Strategy
5. Broken Arbitration
6. Infrastructure
7. Summary
8. Training/Learning Development

4. Taxation

5. Operational
Expenses

6. Pandemic /
COVID19
1. City of Windsor shortfall “An administrative report shows $11.2-million in lost
revenue at the end of April.” -
https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/pandemic-having-major-impact-on-
city-finances-1.12325586
2. City of Regina shortfall – “Regina city council has approved a plan to make up for
a $20.7-million shortfall projected by the end of September due to the COVID-19
pandemic.” - https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/regina-city-council-
approves-plan-to-make-up-projected-20-7-million-shortfall/
3. FCM –” FCM’s data shows municipalities facing a minimum of $10-15 billion in
near-term, non-recoverable losses due to COVID-19. That figure includes
foregone property taxes, utility charges and user fees—including an estimated
$400 million each month from lost transit ridership alone. At the same time,
municipalities are taking unprecedented steps to support public health and
safety.” https://fcm.ca/en/news-media/news-release/covid-19-municipalities-
seek-emergency-funding
4. US federal government provided local/municipal government support- “The US
Congress recently allotted US$67.5 billion for direct support to municipalities in
its COVID-19 relief package. Some experts believe a commensurate package for
Canadian municipalities would be in the range of $10 billion. CUPE represents
almost 200,000 workers in the municipal sector who work in public transit,
sanitation, roads, water, planning, public health, child care, and more. Their
essential work touches the lives of Canadians every day. ” -
https://business.financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-
news-releases-pmn/local-governments-need-federal-help-now-says-canadas-
largest-union

7. Rural vs
Urban
Strategy
2019 Election – Municipal Affairs
This is all about economic opportunity. People
will select a community based on their career
objectives.
@justintrudea supports large urbanized areas
as that is his base
@andrewscheer was part of a govt that
provided allot of support to rural areas.
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/201
9-election-rural-areas-and-affairs-canada

8. Broken
Arbitration
City of Mississauga Fire Fighters – https://www.mississauga.com/news-story/7382325-city-of-mississauga-and-firefighters-union-
prepping-for-arbitration-to-settle-labour-dispute/
City of Owen Sound Fire Fighters - http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2017/01/17/owen-sound-aims-to-stem-fire-costs
Stratford City Police covering St.Marys - https://www.ourperth.ca/news-story/7144384-repercussions-in-perth-south-discussed-
due-to-st-marys-swap-to-stratford-police/
OPP costs hurting Municipalities - http://www.torontosun.com/2014/02/21/ontario-municipalities-and-ontario-provincial-police-
face-rising-policing-costs
London Fire Fighters - http://globalnews.ca/news/3377263/firefighters-city-of-london-reach-tentative-contract-after-nearly-7-
year-dispute/
Espanola Police - http://www.thesudburystar.com/2016/12/01/espanola-considers-going-with-opp-service
Public Safety and Kathleen Wynne - http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/police-services-act-reform-strategy-for-safer-
ontario-1.3969134
Brockville and OPP - http://www.recorder.ca/2016/09/15/brockville-police-service-lauded-as-costing-looms
Suspended Officers - http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/sunshine-list-police-officers-suspended-with-pay-1.4053012
Paramedics and Fire Department - http://tvo.org/article/current-affairs/the-next-ontario/why-ontarios-paramedics-dont-want-
firefighters-performing-emergency-care
Paramedics - http://cfjctoday.com/article/557388/paramedics-call-same-bargaining-rights-police-and-fire

9. Broken
Arbitration
Summary:
The current arbitration system is not based on a city’s ability to pay, but what other
departments are getting in terms of raises and compensation. A good union lawyer will
will research how other departments are paid including salary increases and wages
Councilors have complained for years that system is broken, but have done little in
terms of requesting the government to fix the arbitration settlement
Many cities, towns, municipalities, etc. are now re-looking at how they contained their
public safety costs. Some cities are now looking at composite department (Full-Time
and Part-time) or re-configuring their stations or outsourcing to OPP or cutting back the
the # of patrols by the OPP in their area.
Public Sector employees in general make about 12% more than people in the private
sector. Many municipal governments are strapped for cash as such are making tough
decision on their public safety budgets in terms of cost containment.
Other Sources
Public Safety – https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/government-policies-public-
safety-canada-june-2017
Municipal - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/government-policies-and-issues-
issues-municipalities-and-cities-canada-june-2017

10. Infrastructure
@justintrudeau said there would emphasis on
infrastructure through different funding like
the infrastructure bank. The problem is the
infrastructure bank has done little in terms of
getting projects off the ground.
@andrewscheer was part of a govt that set up
dedicated funding for infrastructure
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/201
9-election-construction-and-business-
investment-canada-june-2019

11. Summary
1. There are many issues facing municipal and local government that
need to be address as part of reforming government
2. All levels of government need to have audited crisis and risk
management plans - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/crisis-
management-how-best-to-managed-a-crisis
3. More emphasis on economic development as part of expanding the
tax base.
4. More emphasis on reforming public sector compensation -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-public-
sector-efficiency-canada-july-2019
5. Innovation needs to be considered in terms of addressing the issues
facing infrastructure
6. Innovation needs to be considered in terms of fixing systemic issues
with housing - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/latest-new-
housing-market-canada-april-2020

12. Training and Development
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