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next few years. Ontario is committed to developing northern Ontario beyond primary industries. “The industrial sector still exists, but there is a need to create value-added opportunities beyond wood and steel,” says Fratesi. Procurement for Local Government Canadian laws affecting procurement have become increasingly complex. Recent court decisions, legislation and trade agreements impact the way the public sector conducts business in Canada. As a local government navigating the pitfalls of this ever-changing landscape, you need a firm with specialized knowledge and experience to guide you through the multi-faceted procurement process. Aird & Berlis LLP offers you peace of mind! Whether you are issuing an RFP for a fire truck, information system or construction project, we can help you ‘bulletproof’ your process. We have extensive experience in outsourcing and can also help you achieve optimal value on your long-term contracts — those involving the maintenance and operations of water and wastewater and the collection and recycling of solid waste. Bringing a big development to a municipality is not without its struggles. Indirect Benefits For more information please contact: Denis Chamberland T 416.865.3078 E dchamberland@airdberlis.com The situation is slightly different in the much smaller Ramara Township, located in Central Ontario along the northeastern shores of Lake Simcoe and Partnership. Results. Success. Lake Couchiching, in the heartland of cottage country. While the largest area development is Casino Rama, the casino is on Rama Reserve and the township does not benefit directly as it is Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 1800, Toronto, ON M5J 2T9 T 416.863.1500 F 416.863.1515 W www.airdberlis.com controlled by the First Nations. There are several indirect benefits of the casino, namely job creation for the region 367903_Aird.indd 1 2/19/08 10:55:21 AM and a mutual agreement to share emergency services and policing. There are also, however, some downfalls. Rick Bates, Chief Administrative Officer for Ramara Township for the past 11 years Making informed decisions today will and former Planning Director for Barrie, help you create a lasting legacy for Ontario, says that a recent study conducttomorrow. At Vadim, we’ve teamed ed “shows that it costs the township $1.2 up with leading edge asset managemillion a year because of the increase ment companies like WorkTech and in accidents, the cost of purchasing an CartêGraph, integrating the applicaadditional rescue truck, and the increase in traffic and road maintenance when systems. cars going to the casino have to detour Financial Software + because of an accident.” That cost is covered by taxation with no assistance Work Management from the provincial government. One Powerful Partnership While the casino might be a big draw to the region, Bates notes that the townclearer, more accurate picture of your ship itself is not as popular as a tourist assets — after all, it’s about working destination. The permanent population smarter today for better asset hovers around 9,400 and increases to stewardship into the future. Core Financial Software anywhere between 14,000 and 15,000 sales@vadimsoftware.com Ready for PS3150 with summer cottagers. There are sevwww.vadimsoftware.com Asset Management eral high-end resorts that have continu866.763.7654 ously done well, but as crowds visit the Full Works Management casino, there is a greater need for hotel Innovative Realtime Integration accommodation. The Days Inn has re- A worthwhile investment your children will appreciate May/June 2008 366854_Vadim.indd 1 municipal MONITOR ·5:04:43 PM 3/13/08 21 http://www.airdberlis.com http://www.vadimsoftware.com

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Municipal Monitor - May/June 2008 Contents President's Message: On Messages and Milestones Viewpoint: Much Ado About Nothing? Again Mapping the North: Municipalities Team Up to Create Sophisticated Geographic Information System The Clean Water Act: Let's Make it Perfectly Clear Developing Trend: Communication is Essential During Large-Scale Projects Water Under the Bridge Municpal Memos Index to Advertisers

Municipal Monitor - May/June 2008

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