AMO Watchfile - April 10, 2025

- AMO’s Guidance Resources on Electricity Procurements.
- Nominations open for Medal of Distinction in Public Administration.
- Limited space available for AMO’s Rural Healthy Democracy Forum: June 11.
- AMO’s Municipal Trade and Tariff Forum: June 6 in Toronto.
- Join your colleagues at the AMO 2025 Conference.
- AMO 2025 Conference trade show - selling out fast!!!
- Leveraging Resources for Results in Affordable Housing - OSUM Conference 2025.
- Human Rights-Based Approach to Municipal Planning: May 8 virtual workshop.
- Understanding Competing Human Rights: May 13 virtual workshop.
- Strategies for Elected Officials to Master Conflict Relationships virtual workshop.
- Teeny Tiny Summits 2025 line-up.
- Meet Canoe’s newest Canadian supplier: Home Hardware.
- On April 15, unlock savings with our new partnership with HealthPRO Canada.
- April 28: Pioneering digital change in small communities: Insights & Experiences.
- BPS energy reporting season is underway.
- Group Benefits webinar recording.
- Boost resilience with the All-Risk Municipal Grant.
- Upcoming Net Zero Workshop register today.
- May 7 webinar: Investing in an uncertain market: The Prudent Investor’s Playbook.
- Shaping your community’s energy future workshop.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
AMO has developed resources to help municipal decision makers considering electricity generation and storage projects protect residents, sensitive lands, and municipal finances while securing local benefits and supporting growth.

Provincial Matters
Nominations are open for the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration, Ontario’s highest honour for public service. Nominate a colleague from your municipality by June 27,

Education Opportunities
Partnering with the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), AMO’s Rural Healthy Democracy Forum will bring together municipal and sector leaders, academics and experts for insightful discussions on the state of democracy in rural Ontario. Register today as there is limited space available.

In this unprecedented time, AMO is holding a forum on tariff and trade disruptions, their impact on Ontario municipalities and business sector, and how municipalities and business can seize new opportunities to improve economic resiliency and mitigate the impact of tariffs. Register today.

AMO’s 2025 Annual Conference is back in Ottawa. In this unprecedented time, coming together with municipal and provincial and key sector partners is more important than ever. Register for AMO 2025 and book your accommodations today.

Connect with over 3,000 of Ontario’s municipal leaders representing Ontario’s 444 municipalities and a $68 billion sector at the AMO 2025 Conference in Ottawa this August. Click here to download the Exhibitor Package and here for the Sponsorship Package. Limited space available.

Join your colleagues in hearing how the Town of Collingwood is turning challenges into bold actions to transform housing options in their community. Register for OSUM 2025 Conference today.

Land use planning is a complicated matter. AMO’s workshop provides an opportunity to consider planning decisions from a human centred approach and issues you may not be aware of. Register for the May 8 Human Rights Based Approach to Municipal Planning workshop.

AMO and Hicks Morley have developed training to support municipal elected officials and council in understanding their obligations related to human rights and understanding how to manage seemingly competing human rights. Register for this important Competing Rights May 13 workshop.

Advanced Strategies for Elected Officials to Master Conflict Relationships is the next step for elected official to master handling more complex situations. If you completed AMO Education’s Navigating Conflict Relationships workshop, register today to explore how to prepare for difficult conversations with tools for positive results.

ROMA in partnership with the Minister of Rural Affairs, are happy to share the 2025 Teeny Tiny Summit line-up. These compelling events are designed with innovation in mind for Ontario’s rural communities. Registration and information is available for the Summit in Manitouwadge and Prince Edward County.

LAS
Home Hardware stores are locally owned and genuinely Canadian. They are also Canoe Procurement Group’s newest vendor for building supplies. For your hardware and lumber needs, shop local! Contact Carol Crystal, VP Merchandise at Home Hardware to learn more.

You are invited to a free webinar on April 15: Introduction to HealthPRO Canada: Partnering for Better Healthcare & Lower Costs, which will help you gain a deeper understanding on how you can enhance healthcare services in your municipality while driving substantial cost reductions.

Small and rural municipalities face unique challenges in digital transformation, from limited resources to the need for solutions tailored to their communities. Join a fireside chat with our Barrier-Free Website service partner and municipalities that will share their experiences leading their municipalities through the redesign and launch of new websites. Whether you're a municipal leader, IT professional, or policymaker, this discussion will provide actionable takeaways to help guide your own digital journey.

The BPS Reporting season is in full swing. Municipalities must report their 2024 energy consumption by July 1 under O.Reg 25/23. Contact bpssupport@ontario.ca for more information. If you are an EPT subscriber, this information can be easily downloaded from our software and uploaded to the portal. If you also use our natural gas or electricity programs, this data has been automatically imported into EPT - no data entry required.

Check out our recent Group Benefits webinar to learn about the advantages and cost savings opportunity with the LAS Group Benefits service, including updates about what is driving the cost of employee group benefit plans.

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.

Build a net zero energy facility that will impact the bottom line of your organization. Join us for a 1-day in person workshop on May 14 in Middlesex Centre (includes a tour of Canada’s Coldstream Net Zero Fire Hall). Space is limited, so register early.

ONE Investment
In a time of continuing market fluctuation and political change, investors should maintain a thoughtful long-term investment strategy. Join us on May 7 for a timely update on current market challenges/opportunities, both nationally and internationally, with time for discussion with PH&N Institutional, investment manager for ONE’s Prudent Investment offering.

Municipal Wire*
Pollution Probe and QUEST Canada are hosting workshops on April 23 and 30 to develop a framework to ensure rural and remote communities can benefit from low-carbon energy innovation. Register online!

Careers
Director, Information Technology Services - The District Municipality of Muskoka. Closing Date: April 23, 2025.

Manager, Financial Planning and Policy - The District Municipality of Muskoka. Closing Date: April 16, 2025.

Executive Director of Pollution Control/ Deputy City Engineer - City of Windsor. Closing Date: May 16, 2025.

General Manager, Community Safety & Wellness - Haldimand County. Closing Date: April 25, 2025.

Planning Program Supervisor, Growth Policy & Analysis - County of Simcoe. Closing Date: April 25, 2025.