AMO Watchfile - February 20, 2025

- AMO Request for Proposals to Provide Services Creating a Municipal Civility & Anti-Harassment Strategy
- Participate in the Canadian Municipal Barometer Survey.
- Join the AMO-OMAA discussion on the importance of the Mayor-CAO relationship.
- Registration for AMO 2025 is open.
- Book your AMO 2025 Conference Hotel!
- Opportunity to showcase your products and services at AMO 2025 Conference.
- AMO Education - Workshops addressing and supporting your leadership.
- Register today for the OSUM 2025 Conference hosted by the Town of Collingwood.
- OSUM Sponsorship and Exhibit Hall opportunities - Take advantage today.
- AMO Regional and Single-Tier caucus virtual meet-up - February 28.
- Blog: Your Top 5 Personal Insurance Questions Answered.
- Special Bulletin: Stability in Uncertain Times.
- Boost Resilience with the All-Risk Municipal Grant.
- Survey on displacement and protecting affordable housing.
- Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation War Memorial grant.
- CCPPP new virtual P3 learning series for municipalities.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
AMO has issued an RFP to develop a comprehensive strategy that will enable AMO to support municipally elected officials and staff with the tools, resources, and education to foster civility and combat harassment in local communities. Deadline to submit proposals is March 20 at 4:00pm.

The Canadian Municipal Barometer (CMB) conducts an annual survey of mayors and councillors from over 1,000 municipalities across Canada. AMO is a partner of the CMB. You can contribute to their research on public opinion, representation, and multi-level governance by participating in this groundbreaking research initiative. You should have received emails inviting you to take the survey. If you have any questions, please email cmb@ucalgary.ca.

Education Opportunities
On March 19 from 11:00am- 12:00pm, AMO and OMAA are hosting a conversation that is a key ingredient to a successful, effective and high-performing municipality - the relationship between a Mayor and CAO. This virtual event includes a moderated discussion with an expert panel on the elements of a productive Mayor-CAO relationship. For more information and to register click here.

The City of Ottawa is pleased to welcome delegates to the AMO 2025 Conference August 17-20. Register today for Ontario’s premier policy conference. Book your accommodations here.

You can now book your accommodations for the 2025 AMO Conference in Ottawa August 17-20. Here is where you will want to click for all the information you need and links to conference hotels. Registration will open soon!

AMO has launched its Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 conference in the City of Ottawa August 17-20. Our event provides you exposure to over 3,000 of Ontario’s municipal leaders representing Ontario’s 444 municipalities and a $68 billion sector. Both the Exhibit Hall and Sponsorship opportunities sell out fast. Click here to download the Exhibitor Package and here for the Sponsorship Package.

AMO has assembled an array of workshops focused on supporting and strengthening your role as a local leader. From asset management planning, land use planning, indigenous-municipal relations, navigating conflict, communications through local crisis, strategic thinking, planning and communication, understanding anti-semitism and islamophobia and so much more. AMO is also offering registration discounts. Check it all out here.

Join the 2025 OSUM Conference host the Town of Collingwood April 30-May 2 for compelling programming and opportunities to engage, network and address the issues top of mind for small urban leaders. Registration is open and you can book your accommodations here.

The OSUM Annual Conference is a prime opportunity for locally elected officials to network, discuss critical social, economic and policy matters facing small urban communities. For exhibitors and sponsors, this conference provides access to local decision makers for a $68b sector and for you to showcase your organization and services. Both packages are available here.

The Regional and Single-Tier Caucus of the AMO Board is hosting a virtual meet-up on February 28 from 9:30am-11:00am. The meet up is an opportunity for members to connect and be brought up to date on AMO activities. Register today.

LAS
Understanding personal insurance helps ensure you have the appropriate coverage for your needs. Our blog answers five common questions about home and auto insurance.

With ongoing uncertainty around U.S. trade policies, LAS wants to assure you that our programs remain stable and secure, thanks to our strong Canadian partnerships and contracts. Read more here.

Investing in Municipal Risk Resiliency - LAS and IPE are proud to promote the All Risk Municipal Grant. This initiative recognizes and supports innovative risk management practices within Ontario municipalities.

Municipal Wire*
CP Planning, as part of collaborations with the City of Toronto and ULI Toronto, launched a survey shaping strategies to prevent housing displacement in Ontario communities. Survey closes February 28.

To commemorate World War II's 80th anniversary, the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation (CFHF) is offering to help municipalities wishing to honour their fallen soldiers. Please consider joining this initiative.

Eager to learn earn about the latest advances in infrastructure procurement to help drive growth in your community? Join P3s for Municipalities, a FREE six-part webinar series. Explore hot topics with our experts.

Careers
Development Engineering Coordinator - King Township. Closing Date: February 21, 2025

Senior Team Lead - King Township. Closing Date: March 7, 2025

Supervisor of Roads, Rural Maintenance & Drainage - King Township. Closing Date: March 7, 2025

Administrative Assistant II, Growth Management - City of Hamilton. Closing Date: February 26, 2025

Fire Chief / Chief Building Official - Township of Dubreuilville. Closing Date: March 14, 2025.

Director, Business Growth & Entrepreneurship - City of Kitchener. Closing Date: March 6, 2025.