AMO Watchfile - January 18, 2024

In This Issue
- AMO podcast: Looking back and moving forward.
- Webinars for New Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund.
- Survey: Help advance Ontario’s modular housing sector.
- Applications open: Rural Transit Solutions Fund.
- AMO Education 2024 - February workshops.
- New Year’s resolution - Upgrade LEDs in municipal buildings!
- Free webinar - Check out the latest version of RETScreen Expert!
- Climate change resources for residents.
- Helpful condo living tips for Ontario residents.
- Data standards for planning and development applications.
- IESO Procurement #2 - Feedback on proposed process.
- Future of Aging Summit in May 2024.
- Careers: AMO, Windsor and Simcoe.

AMO Matters
Listen to the AMO ON Topic podcast for a look back at our work in 2023. In 2024, AMO is calling on the province to work with us on a social and economic prosperity review.

Provincial Matters
Join free webinars to get Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund details. Register for the January 24 program overview session. Registration for the February session to be shared later.

The province is conducting a survey to shape the development of a modular housing strategy. Share your insights on barriers and opportunities for modular and innovative home construction by Feb 4, 2024.

Federal Matters
Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for the Planning and Design Projects Stream of the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (up to $50,000). Visit their website for information and webinar dates.

Education Opportunities
Registration is now open for the following February AMO Education workshops: Antisemitism: Then and Now, Municipal Codes of Conduct: Essential to Good Governance, Councillor Training 101. View full details on these and all the AMO Education offerings.

LAS
Is updating your lighting systems on your list of New Year’s resolutions? We’ve got a program for that! From interior lighting to baseball diamonds/outdoor lights, the LAS Facility Lighting Service is an easy choice. Contact us for a free quote.

Thinking of a low carbon retrofit but need a software to model your project? RETScreen International and LAS are offering a free municipal-focused webinar to showcase the latest version of RETScreen Expert. Space is limited so be sure to register today. Attendees will receive a free 14-day RETScreen trial license.

Municipal Wire*
The Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation has released resources for municipalities on basement flooding, extreme heat and wildfire protection to be shared through municipal websites and tax notices.

The Condominium Authority of Ontario’s 2024 Winter Information Kit offers useful and shareable tips to help Ontario condo residents navigate the ins and out of condo living this season.

The Digital Governance Standards Institute has opened public review on terminology and planning application data fields that establishes consistency in data requirements for planning and development applications in Ontario.

IESO is seeking feedback on the proposed next round of procurements for energy projects including requirements for municipal support prior to applications being submitted.

The Future of Aging Summit in Toronto from May 15-17, 2024 will bring together policymakers and others focused on building age-friendly societies. See the speaker lineup and register at agingsummit.ca.

Careers
Policy Intern - AMO. Closing Date: January 22, 2024

Commissioner, Corporate Services - City of Windsor. Closing Date: February 16, 2024

City Engineer & Commissioner, Infrastructure Services - City of Windsor. Closing Date: February 16, 2024

Senior Accounting Clerk - County of Simcoe. Closing Date: February 5, 2024