Critics of Canada's housing strategy argue that the biggest problem is the lack of housing that appeals to middle-class Canadians. Too much attention, they say, has been devoted to entry-level housing, and not enough to homes suitable for young families with children. However, the housing mix may not be the only problem with Canada's housing … Continue reading Opinion – Between Sprawl and Skyscraper: The Case for the Single-Family Home
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Regular Meeting of Council – July 21, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Regular Meeting of Council – July 21, 2026
Opinion – Is It Time To Consider Term Limits?
Should there be a limit on the number of consecutive terms a mayor or council member can serve? Of the seven elected members of Council, five have served two consecutive terms, and two — Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Councillor Paul Sharman — have served four. The mayor’s tenure includes two terms as a councillor … Continue reading Opinion – Is It Time To Consider Term Limits?
Opinion – Shattering Decorum: What Burlington Voters Should Know Before October
Sometimes the most important decisions made in a council chamber are not the ones that receive the headlines. They are the procedural decisions – like the ones that determine who will chair the meeting, how debate is managed, how votes are taken, and ultimately how the public record is created. While these matters may seem … Continue reading Opinion – Shattering Decorum: What Burlington Voters Should Know Before October
Opinion – AI Data Centres Are Becoming the New Challenge for Cities – What you Should Know or Do
Across Ontario, municipal councils are increasingly finding themselves on the front lines of the artificial intelligence boom. Hamilton City Council recently voted overwhelmingly to prepare an Interim Control By-law that would temporarily pause approvals for new data centres while staff study their long-term impacts. At the same time, Toronto is working to develop a planning … Continue reading Opinion – AI Data Centres Are Becoming the New Challenge for Cities – What you Should Know or Do
Opinion – The assessed value of homes for property tax purposes is coming down; will this affect the property taxes we pay?
On June 24, 2026, MPAC shared a press release titled “More Ontario homes valued under $500,000 as market eases from 2022 peak”. MPAC stands for "Municipal Property Assessment Corporation". How did Burlington Fare? The table below shows the percentage of properties assessed with a value less than $500,000. We can see that in 2016, 39% … Continue reading Opinion – The assessed value of homes for property tax purposes is coming down; will this affect the property taxes we pay?
Regular Meeting of Council – June 8, 2026
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Committee of the Whole – July 6, 2026
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Opinion – Are we headed for another dispute with CN Rail?
On Monday, July 6, 2026, our city council will be discussing Item 13.3 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 1200 King Road (DGM-28-26) This is a "Committee of the Whole" meeting where votes are recommendations. When the council votes “yes,” they're voting to recommend that council approve the specific action during a future "Regular … Continue reading Opinion – Are we headed for another dispute with CN Rail?
Opinion – Why is Millcroft Greens calling for the release of all confidential documents?
On June 5th, 2026, Millcroft Greens, the developer planning to build homes on the Millcroft golf course, posted this on its website. “Burlington residents - specifically those in Millcroft - should call upon the Mayor and CAO to immediately release all correspondence and records relating to the Millcroft Greens property so that the decision-making process … Continue reading Opinion – Why is Millcroft Greens calling for the release of all confidential documents?