AMO Watchfile - April 24, 2025

- AMO’s Guidance Resources on Electricity Procurements.
- NEW Health and Safety Water Stream fund - webinar.
- 2025 Senior of the Year nominations.
- Nominations open for Medal of Distinction in Public Administration.
- Join the timely conversation on democracy: AMO’s Rural Healthy Democracy Forum.
- Join your colleagues at the AMO 2025 Conference.
- Submit your application for the PJ Marshall Awards.
- Before you know it, it's August! AMO 2025 Conference trade show selling out fast!
- Teeny Tiny Summits 2025 line-up - Registration is open.
- AMO Trade and Tariff Forum - June 6.
- OSUM Conference 2025: Rebuilding our Political Culture.
- Planning for people in your community: May 8 virtual workshop.
- Net Zero Workshops: Spaces still available.
- Homelessness Encampments and Human Rights Webinar.
- Modernization of Rail Proximity Guidelines.
- Workshop: Shaping your community’s energy future.
- Ontario Bike Summit.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
AMO has developed resources to help municipal decision makers considering electricity generation and storage projects protect residents, sensitive lands, and municipal finances while securing local benefits and supporting growth.

Provincial Matters
Apply for Ontario’s new Health and Safety Water Stream fund to help municipalities and First Nations build, repair and expand aging water infrastructure. Register for the April 29 informational webinar.

The Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility invites municipalities to submit nominations for the 2025 Senior of the Year Award which honours a local senior’s contributions to the community. Submit nominations by April 30.

Nominations are open for the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration, Ontario’s highest honour for public service. Nominate a colleague from your municipality by June 27,

Education Opportunities
Partnering with the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), AMO’s Rural Healthy Democracy Forum will bring together municipal and sector leaders, academics and experts for insightful discussions on the state of democracy in rural Ontario. Register today as there is limited space available.

AMO’s 2025 Annual Conference is back in Ottawa. In this unprecedented time, coming together with municipal and provincial and key sector partners is more important than ever. Register for AMO 2025 and book your accommodations today.

The Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award celebrates municipal governments in Ontario that implement new and innovative ways to make public services, facilities, and infrastructure better for Ontarians. View full details here.

Connect with over 3,000 of Ontario’s municipal leaders representing Ontario’s 444 municipalities and a $68 billion sector at the AMO 2025 Conference in Ottawa this August. Click here to download the Exhibitor Package and here for the Sponsorship Package. Limited space available.

ROMA in partnership with the Minister of Rural Affairs, are happy to share the 2025 Teeny Tiny Summit line-up. These compelling events are designed with innovation in mind for Ontario’s rural communities. Registration and information is available for the Summit in Manitouwadge and Prince Edward County.

In this unprecedented time, AMO is holding a forum on tariff and trade disruptions, their impact on Ontario municipalities and business sector, and how municipalities and business can seize new opportunities to improve economic resiliency and mitigate the impact of tariffs. Register today.

Join the OSUM Executive and your municipal colleagues in a thought provoking and timely discussion on the current influences and dynamics of leadership. Hear from Jordan Simmons, Co-Founder and CEO of Nominee on The Canada We Want: Reflections on the Path Forward. Register for OSUM 2025 Conference today.

Land use planning is a complicated matter. This workshop equips councillors with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure funding, build community trust, ensure legal compliance, drive local economic growth and more. Register for the May 8 Unlocking Opportunity through Understanding Human Rights Based Approach to Municipal Planning workshop.

LAS
Discover how municipalities can cut energy costs and save money by transitioning to net zero buildings at the Coldstream Net Zero Fire Hall workshop on May 14 (in-person) and June 18 (virtual). Don’t miss a building walkthrough a net zero fire hall.

Municipal Wire*
AMO is supporting a webinar hosted by the Canadian Urban Institute and The Shift about applying a human rights lens to homeless encampments. To participate on April 30th at 12 noon, please register in advance.

The Railway Association of Canada is updating the 2013 Proximity Guidelines to enhance safety, sustainability, and community well-being in rail adjacent developments. Provide your feedback though their survey on the guidelines.

Pollution Probe and QUEST Canada are hosting workshops on April 30 to develop a framework to ensure rural and remote communities can benefit from low-carbon energy innovation.

The Ontario Bike Summit, Canada’s largest cycling and active transportation conference, will be in Windsor from May 27-29. Be inspired by success stories including enhancing infrastructure and design, citizen safety and economic development.

Careers
Project Coordinator, Zero Emission Mobility - City of Brampton. Closing Date: May 12, 2025.

Manager of Development Services - King Township. Closing Date: May 20, 2025.

Economic Development Officer - County of Simcoe. Closing Date: May 9, 2025.