New Resources to Support Voter Turnout |
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New guides are available for libraries, post-secondary institutions, and municipalities, to support voter turnout in the Ontario municipal election on October 26th.
These free, non-partisan resources were developed by the Democratic Engagement Exchange at TMU in partnership with AMO's Healthy Democracy Project.
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Province Sends Letter to Municipalities Reinforcing Buy Ontario Requirements
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AMO continues to hear from municipalities and industry about implementation challenges, including added time, cost and complexity.
More than 98 per cent of municipal procurement for non-construction goods and services was already from businesses with Canadian addresses before the Buy Ontario Act came into effect.
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| Registration Open for 2027 ROMA Conference
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The 2027 ROMA conference is the first opportunity for newly elected officials and new councils to connect with provincial leaders through delegation meetings, network with rural colleagues from across the province, and hear from experts on issues impacting Ontario’s rural communities.
Early bird rates are in effect until October 30th.
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Antenna Siting Consultation Deadline Extended
The federal government’s consultation on changes to how cell towers are sited has been extended to September 22. Click here for more information.
Canada Expands Regional Tariff Response Initiative
The Government of Canada has increased funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative by $1.5 billion. FedDev Ontario has details about how business can apply for funding.
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High-Speed Internet Access
The province has updated its municipal guidance on how to deliver high-speed internet projects faster, and its map of service available and in-progress projects. See how your community is represented!
Rural Ontario Development Program
A new application window for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program is open until October 1. This provides funding to attract investment, strengthen workforce capacity and build long-term growth in rural communities.
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- Sept 29 - Local Leadership Foundations Info Session
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Join us for an overview and preview of the program, and get your questions answered. Register here.
- Nov 12 - Session 1 of Local Leadership Foundations
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Governing in practice: roles, responsibilities, and what good governance means at the local level. To register and learn more, click here.
- Jan 24-26, 2027 - Rural Ontario Municipalities Association Conference
- Reserve your spot and accommodations today. Early bird rates in effect until Oct 30.
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LAS AMO Business Services
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Blog: Investing in Employee Group Benefits
Employee benefits represent a significant investment for municipalities. Yet for many organizations, the benefit plan tends to get the most attention at one particular time of year: renewal. Read more in the latest blog written by the LAS Group Benefits program partner, Mosey & Mosey.
Is a Facility Lighting Upgrade in your budget?
Remember to include facility lighting upgrades in your 2027 budget. With the mercury phase-out underway, some lighting will become obsolete. Contact us to find out how LAS can help through our turn-key Facility Lighting Service.
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Deadline Extended: IESO Stakeholder Engagement Survey
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has extended the deadline to provide feedback through their 2026 Stakeholder and Community Engagement Survey until September 18.
Ontario Bike Summit
The Ontario Bike Summit returns to Toronto Sept 22–24, convening public and industry leaders to showcase North American best practices in cycling infrastructure, policy, tourism, and community planning.
ORFA Symposium 2026: Rec Facilities Emergency Management
Strengthen your recreation facility’s emergency readiness through two days of expert-led sessions, case studies, and practical learning designed specifically for recreation facility professionals and leaders. Register here for this hybrid event.
Strengthen Emergency Preparedness: Apply now for Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG)!
The Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response (MEPR) has launched the 2026-2027 round of the CEPG, helping strengthen local emergency preparedness and response capacity across Ontario. Municipalities with populations under 100,000 residents (Statistics Canada 2021 Census data), not previously funded, are eligible. Applications close October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
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AMO Analysis on Municipal Election Candidates
With Ontario’s 2026 municipal election approaching, new analysis from AMO provides a snapshot of the candidates, acclamations, gender representation and voting methods shaping this year’s municipal elections.
Resources from AMO Conference
Explore presentations, session recordings and photos to get up to speed on the ideas and discussions that shaped this year’s conference.
Our New Job Board is Live!
The new platform is more streamlined and gives employers and job seekers more control. We have also added the ability to pay using our payment gateway.
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