Speeches and Articles
Being an effective politician: This speech in Harrison Hotsprings to a group of British Columbia's local politicians, outlines how politicians can create effective change. MORE>>
City governance: This letter to a city committee criticizes the 'strong mayor' recommendations, and suggests an alternative course of action. MORE>>
Dogs in parks: This is John's article in the October 2005 issue of Post City Magazine on dogs in parks. MORE>>
Neighbourhood change: This speech to United Ways of Canada provides a history of neighbourhood change in Canada and suggests a way forward. MORE>>
Planning, not development approval: the challenge for young planners: This speech to planning students recounts the failures of Toronto's land use planning system and the changes which should be made. MORE>>
Reforming the Ontario Municipal Board: This letter summarizes John's presentation to the provincial Standing Committee on Local Government during the hearings on Bill 51. MORE>>
Safe streets, safe cities: This speech to a group in Calgary outlines ways of addressing homelessness. MORE>>
The folly of the four year term: This presentation to the province's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs outlines John's objections to the proposed four year term for local councilors. MORE>>
The state of the city and a new city agenda: This speech to the Strategy Institute on Local Government tackles the problems Canadian cities face and the changes that need to be made. MORE>>
