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Since their introduction post financial crisis High Interest Savings Accounts (HISAs) had, for the most part, replaced GICs as the preferred place for municipalities to invest surplus balances. It’s why the ONE Investment Pooled HISA program was established.

Municipal governments in Ontario are responsible for a variety of necessary functions, including addressing community needs, ensuring public safety, and providing essential services.

In the world of managing infrastructure, new technologies like digital twins are bringing about a significant change.

We often take for granted the infrastructure around our homes, until something goes wrong. What would you do if water was spewing from your driveway due to a damaged water line? The most logical reaction would be to contact your local municipality to investigate the damage.

The recent Supreme Court decision in the City of Sudbury vs MLITSD case highlights significant legal responsibilities for municipalities in Ontario regarding workplace safety. The ruling underscores the stringent requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the consequences of non-compliance.

Recently, eScribe conducted a survey that garnered over 500 responses from city clerks across the United States and Canada. The overarching goal of the survey was to get a pulse on how city clerks are doing, centering on the critical work of the clerk’s office in preparing for and administering public meetings.