AMO Watchfile - December 12, 2024

- Get access to MIDAS!
- Integrated Energy Resource Plan Consultation.
- Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) registration now open.
- Intake announcement - Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
- ROMA Program - So many great concurrent sessions!
- ROMA Pre-conference workshop January 18 - Two Keys to Municipal Success.
- AMO is here to support your leadership - 2025 Workshops.
- Now available - On-demand municipal investment training.
- Blog: LAS’ 2024 Year End Message.
- Plan your purchases with Canoe.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
MIDAS - the Municipal Information & Data Analysis System - provides access to the Financial Information Returns (FIRs) data to all Ontario municipalities. MIDAS converts FIR data into meaningful reports. For access, municipal elected officials and municipal staff can email MIDASAdmin@amo.on.ca.

Provincial Matters
The Ministry of Energy and Electrification is seeking comments to inform the development of a provincial energy plan to guide the transition to a clean, reliable, affordable energy supply. Comments are due December 13.

Federal Matters
Municipalities with populations 30,000 and under can now access the CRIS expert-matching service to get free expert advice on how to build climate-resilient infrastructure plans and projects. Apply here.

The $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund launches with $1 billion for direct municipal and Indigenous infrastructure projects supporting housing-enabling infrastructure. Visit the CHIF website for application details and upcoming webinars.

Education Opportunities
The 2025 ROMA Conference program is jammed full of top-notch sessions. Sessions are designed from the rural perspective, highlighting solutions and innovation for rural communities. Check out the program here. Register for the ROMA Conference today.

AMO’s Two Keys to Municipal Success: Sustainability & Engagement workshop explores strategies for planning your organizations financial sustainability and how to successfully communicate to and engage your community on your plan and efforts. Register here.

AMO continues to advance its education programming. Here is a list of what is on the calendar so far for 2025. Watch for new workshops including strategic asset management, equity, inclusion and innovation in municipalities, unlocking opportunity through human rights based planning and more.

Do you want to enhance your understanding of municipal investments? This new on-demand training for municipal finance staff will review the Municipal Act investment rules/regulation, discuss current municipal finance challenges, and overview the available investment options for the municipal sector.

LAS
One of the broad themes for 2024 was learning how the municipal sector, and LAS specifically, can help solve big problems. Read more about LAS activities and outcomes for 2024 and our future areas of focus.

The Canoe Procurement Group makes it easy to get budget pricing for your future purchases. Let our procurement experts do the work for you. Contact Sarah to learn more.

Careers
Regional Directors, (Central Region and West Region) - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Closing Date: December 20, 2024.

Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment - City of Hamilton. Closing Date: January 15, 2025

Growth Management Services Coordinator - King Township. Closing Date: January 3, 2025.

Manager, Cybersecurity and Risk - City of Windsor. Closing Date: December 20, 2024.

Fire Inspector - City of Kingston. Closing Date: January 2, 2025.