In This Issue:
- Deadline Extended: Nov 3rd! 2026 Youth Fellowship Program applications.
- Excess Soil and Records of Site Condition Regulatory Amendment.
- Webinar: Permission changes for storm water management works.
- MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
- Request for Proposals for AMO AGM and Annual Conference.
- Seeking re-election or first-time candidate? AMO’s new, free workshop series is for you.
- Request your delegations at the ROMA Conference.
- ROMA Trade show - over 50% sold out!
- How Municipalities Can Spot – and Stop – Professional Identity Fraud.
- Provide sewer and water line protection for homeowners.
- Partnering for Impact: Collaborating on Municipal Solutions.
- Register now for Magnetic North Conference 2025 at Science North.
- Call for proposals inviting municipalities to apply for infrastructure projects funding.
- Careers.
AMO Matters
Application deadline for AMO's 2026 Youth Fellowship Program are now closing next Monday, November 3rd. Share this opportunity with students and youth interested in local government, governance, and the health of our democracy. Participants learn about municipal governance and policy while gaining exposure to real-time issues facing Ontario’s municipalities. Applications information linked here.
Provincial Matters
Ontario has made amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/19 and Ontario Regulation 153/04 to enable greater beneficial reuse of excess soil and remove barriers to redeveloping brownfield properties.
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is holding a webinar about changes to environmental permissions for storm water management from 1:30-3.00pm November 4, 2025. Contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca for the link and further details.
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is accepting applications to assist municipalities and First Nations communities to develop source water protection action plans. Applications can be submitted until October 31, 2025. Contact SourceProtectionFunding@ontario.ca for more information.
Education Opportunities
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is now accepting bids for our 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO Annual Conference. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is open to all AMO members in good standing able to best fulfill/meet the criteria as laid out in the RFP. Click here for the RFP.
Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities is designed to equip you with the tools, resilience, and confidence to meet the challenges of the political landscape head-on. This workshop series is being offered at no charge in two streams: those considering re-election in 2026 and a second for first-time candidates who want to explore whether elected office is right for them. Full details and registration information here.
ROMA is pleased to share that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has launched its delegation request process for the 2026 ROMA Annual Conference. Only registered ROMA Conference delegates are eligible to participate in delegation meetings with the provincial government. Register today.
ROMA members represent over 2.8 million residents living in about 1,000,000 households. Connect with rural municipal leaders at the ROMA Conference trade show. Complete your application today before it is sold out.
LAS
LAS’ Electronic Signature Program partner contributes an article about identifying fraudulent identity credentials. Read about various cases and learn how to identify and stop these occurrences in your municipality.
Through the LAS Sewer and Water Line Warranty program, municipalities can provide a cost-saving option for homeowners who find themselves with damaged sewer and water lines. Learn more about this guaranteed warranty program provided by Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC).
Municipal Wire*
Join us on November 19th at 12:00pm for an interactive session exploring how municipal and post-secondary partnerships can tackle today’s most complex local challenges. Learn practical ways municipal leaders, planners, and researchers can collaborate with academic institutions to drive innovation and change. Register here.
Registration is now open for Magnetic North 2025 at Science North. Join the Northern Policy Institute in Sudbury to explore population growth and immigration in Northern Ontario. For more details about the conference and to register, click here.
Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab is inviting municipalities to apply for funding to develop infrastructure projects that reduce physical climate risks, including flooding, wildfires, storms, and heat. Selected proposals may receive up to $250,000 and expert guidance to prepare for private capital financing. Projects will be reviewed on a rolling basis until January 30, 2026. Contact Don Iveson or resilience@cooperators.ca if you have any questions.
Careers
Strategic Initiatives & Engagement Manager - Bruce County. Closing Date: November 7, 2025
Associate Director, Fleet Services - Niagara Region. Closing Date: Nov 13, 2025
Legal and Real Estate Coordinator - King Township. Closing Date: November 6, 2025
Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer - King Township. Closing Date: November 17, 2025
Zoning Examiner and Planning Coordinator - King Township. Closing Date: October 31, 2025
