After much discussion and debate over the summer, suggesting huge shortfalls in revenue and corresponding need for major cuts in spending, the City of Toronto has just released its draft 2012 Operating Budget. Prepare a briefing note analyzing the implications of the budget in terms of (but not limited to): Feasibility (of meeting objectives) Sustainability (of City finances) Challenges (obstacles to implementing) Implications for citizens and businesses Service cuts vs. efficiencies Options and alternatives.
