We have a new Conservative Government in Ontario and once again the spectre of municipal amalgamations is on the horizon. Movie sequels are seldom as good as the original, but one can only hope that this sequel will not be as bad as the original. Of concern is the continuing fallacy that amalgamations will generate savings, and the authoritarian approach that the Premier has so far exhibited in his dealings with local government. However, the fact that this sequel will involve consultations and is being “directed” by two advisors (Michael Fenn and Ken Seiling) who are extremely experienced and highly regarded gives one cause for cautious optimism.
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