In a first for Canada, AIMS issued a National Municipal Performance Report for the top 31 cities and capitals. In this Beacon check out the results and the Maclean’s feature based on the report.

In addition, read what the most senior and influential managers in Canada’s finance department were told about recovery from the current economic crisis.

And learn why Maine is looking north of the border for tax reform guidance.

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