In This Issue:
- Last Call for AMO’s 2026 Youth Fellowship Program applications!
- AMO's Work-Learn Institute Municipal Talent Project.
- Funding Readiness, Protecting Communities: Apply for CEPG!
- Webinar: Permission changes for storm water management works.
- MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
- 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 - 50% sold out!
- Show me the Money: Unlocking Energy Funding.
- Mercury-containing lamps are Going! Going!! Gone!!!
- Register now for Magnetic North Conference 2025 at Science North.
- Call for proposals inviting Canadian municipalities to apply for infrastructure projects funding.
- Careers.
AMO Matters
Applications for AMO's 2026 Youth Fellowship Program are closing next Thursday, October 30th. 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.
AMO is partnering with the University of Waterloo’s Work-Learn Institute to explore how work-integrated learning can better support long-term municipal workforce development. If you have experience overseeing a student placement in a municipal setting, please share your experience working with student co-ops and interns.
Provincial Matters
Ontario has announced $5 million through an application-based program to help increase emergency preparedness. Municipalities under 100,000 residents, that have not received the grant in prior years, are eligible to apply. Applications are due October 28, 2025.
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
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
Is the lack of funding keeping your energy projects from moving forward? Check out this free webinar on October 24 that will unpack available incentives and rebates for your municipality. Don’t wait - register today.
Products Containing Mercury Regulations prohibits the import and manufacture of mercury-containing lights. Starting 1 January 2026, a gradual phase-out will begin. How will this impact your facilities’ lighting? Join us for a free webinar on October 29 to learn more. Register here to attend.
Municipal Wire*
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
Executive Director – Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. Closing Date: November 3, 2025.
Administrator - The John Noble Home. Closing Date: November 3, 2025
