AMO Watchfile - August 22, 2024

In This Issue
- 2024-2026 Board of Directors.
- Investments in mental health & addictions supports announcement at AMO Conference.
- The Regional Municipality of York receives municipal innovation award.
- Town of Midland receives municipal innovation award.
- City of Peterborough receives municipal innovation award.
- New Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund - apply now!
- Feeback on Accessible Built Environment Requirements.
- AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community & Supportive Housing Symposium.
- Plan your fall education schedule.
- AMO’s Healthy Democracy Forum.
- Substance Use Crisis Summit for elected officials.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
AMO is pleased to welcome its 2024-2026 AMO Board of Directors. In accordance with AMO By-law No. 1, elections occurred at the AMO Annual Conference, hosted by the City of Ottawa in August 2024.

At the 2024 AMO Conference in Ottawa, the Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, announced $378 million to support 19 treatment and social support hubs for individuals with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Addressing the opioid crisis and the related homelessness crisis are key priorities for AMO and Ontario’s 444 municipal governments.

The Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award jury presented its highest award to The Regional Municipality of York for its automated transit facility inspection program with artificial intelligence.

The Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award jury presented its highest award to the Town of Midland for its project: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Risk Assessments for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure.

The Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award jury presented its highest award to the City of Peterborough for addressing encampment through its Modular Bridge Community Housing Project.

Provincial Matters
Apply for Ontario’s new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund that will revitalize existing infrastructure and support new construction across the province. Email CSRIF@ontario.ca to register for the webinar on August 27!

The Design of Public Spaces Standards Development Committee seeks feedback on initial recommendations on proposed changes to the Accessible Built Environment Standards and the Ontario Building Code by August 24.

Education Opportunities
The AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community and Supportive Housing Symposium, October 1 - 2, will convene elected officials, municipal staff, federal and provincial representatives, Indigenous partners, and other sector partners for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on how we can work together to advance community and supportive housing solutions in communities across Ontario. View full details and register today.

AMO has released a number of its fall education workshops. Sign up today for a range of workshops including, communication skills, planning for and understanding cyber security, Indigenous cultural awareness and a number council leadership programs. Click here to see all opportunities.

Since 2022 AMO has been working on building a healthy and sustainable local democracy in Ontario. The 2024 Healthy Democracy Forum is a 2 day working session, October 19 - 20, on a number of initiatives and strategies for municipalities to undertake. Join government officials, academics, community leaders and colleagues. Read more about AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project. The Forum is in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University.

Municipal Wire*
From September 5-7, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the City of Timmins are hosting a summit for elected officials on the substance use crisis in small Canadian communities. To attend, please RSVP at rsvp@ccsa.ca.

Careers
Director of Council Services, Clerk - County of Brant. Closing date: August 26, 2024.

Treasurer/Clerk - Township of Ignace. Closing date: September 15, 2024.