In This Issue:
- We want to feature your job as an Impact Story!
- AMO Holiday office closure.
- Build Canada Homes: Call for project proposals.
- AMO Conference 2026 - hotel booking information.
- ROMA Conference - Rural Ontario’s Leaders conference update.
- More Dates! Seeking re-election or first-time candidate? AMO’s free workshop series is for you.
- Free Workshop: Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate.
- LAS 2025 Year End Message.
- Quarterly Risk Management Webinars for 2026.
- Hedge Prices Set for LAS’ Commodity Programs.
- OPSBA Campaign: Help keep education close to home.
- Careers.
AMO Matters
We want to hear your story. AMO is developing a public affairs campaign to showcase the people and impact behind municipal work across Ontario – and we want to feature your job as an Impact Story. From frontline roles to leadership, we want to show Ontario what it takes, and who it is, that keeps communities safe, clean, connected and welcoming. If you’re interested in getting involved, at .
Please note that the AMO office will be closed from December 25, 2025 through January 1, 2026. The office will reopen on January 2, 2026. The next issue of the Watchfile will be sent on January 8, 2026.
Federal Matters
Build Canada Homes released an Investment Policy Framework (IPF) to guide investment decisions and housing development activities. Calls for project proposals can be submitted to the BCH portal on a continuous intake basis.
Education Opportunities
The annual AMO 2026 conference will be in Ottawa, August 16 – 19, 2026. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am EST as hotel bookings for the conference open. Review the booking policies and hotel information in advance.
The ROMA 2026 conference includes Sunday morning workshops designed with rural Ontario municipal leaders in mind, including generating revenues through sponsorship naming, NWMO’s next site selection, asset management and how rural data can support your decision making process. View the full program and register today!
If you missed AMO’s Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities workshop registration, we are offering more dates to register. It's designed to equip you with the tools, resilience, and confidence to meet the challenges of the political landscape head-on. It's offered at no charge in two streams: first time candidates, and those considering re-election in 2026. Full details and registration information here.
AMO’s Running for Municipal Office - Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate 90 minute free workshop provides useful insights and strategies to support you in getting your name on the ballot. While this workshop focuses on individuals from underrepresented communities, all are welcome to participate.
LAS
Judy Dezell’s year end message reflects on 2025. From celebrating our victories to learning from our challenges, the LAS team made progress towards their goals. Read more here.
LAS, in partnership with Intact Public Entities, has set the 2026 Risk Management webinar dates. Register today for the free sessions and attend live to ask questions.
The participants in our Electricity and Natural Gas Procurement Programs can budget their energy costs for 2026 with the new LAS hedge prices. If you’re interested in learning if the program is right for your municipality, please reach out.
Municipal Wire*
The provincial government has recently suggested changes that could undermine the role of elected Ontario Public School Board trustees and centralize decision making at Queen’s Park. OPSBA has responded with a province-wide digital campaign to remind Ontarians why local democracy matters in education. Visit DemocracyIsNotOutdated.ca to view the campaign and sign the petition.
Careers
Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives - Town of Milton. Closing Date: January 3, 2026.
Chief Information Officer - City of Welland. Closing Date: January 9th, 2026.
Occupational Health and Safety Inspector - Construction – Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)/INSPECTRICE OU INSPECTEUR DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA SÉCURITÉ DANS LA CONSTRUCTION - Unilingue (Anglais) et Bilingue (Anglais/Français) - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development/Ministère du Travail, de l'Immigration, de la Formation et du Développement des compétences.
Occupational Health and Safety Inspector - Industrial - Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)/INSPECTRICE OU INSPECTEUR DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA SÉCURITÉ DANS L'INDUSTRIE - Unilingue (Anglais) et Bilingue (Anglais/Français) - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development/Ministère du Travail, de l'Immigration, de la Formation et du Développement des compétences.
Occupational Health and Safety Inspector - Health Care - Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)/ INSPECTRICE OU INSPECTEUR DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA SÉCURITÉ AU TRAVAIL DANS LES SOINS DE SANTÉ - Unilingue (Anglais) et Bilingue (Anglais/Français) - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development/Ministère du Travail, de l'Immigration, de la Formation et du Développement des compétences.
