AMO Watchfile - March 27, 2025

- AMO’s Guidance Resources on Electricity Procurements.
- Progress in Asset Management: Growth webinar.
- Nominations open for Medal of Distinction in Public Administration.
- Register for AMO’s Rural Healthy Democracy Forum - June 11, 2025.
- Join your colleagues at the AMO 2025 Conference.
- Opportunity to showcase your products and services at AMO 2025 Conference.
- Impact of trades & tariffs on small urban municipalities - OSUM Conference 2025.
- OSUM Sponsorship and Exhibit Hall opportunities - Take advantage today.
- Managing Communications through Crisis: April 16 - 17.
- Human Rights-Based Approach to Municipal Planning: May 8 virtual workshop.
- Understanding Competing Human Rights: May 13 virtual workshop.
- Canoe webinar: A Tariff Update Session.
- Blog: 6 Reasons Why Municipal Software Platforms Should Work Together.
- Help homeowners save money through Sewer & Water Line Warranty Service.
- Group benefits webinar: April 1.
- Upcoming Net Zero Workshop registration now open.
- ASE: Here We Grow Again!
- Call for participation: Zoning Changes Solutions Lab.
- Ontario Geothermal Association conference.
- 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.

Register for the final asset management session on Growth on April 3 at 12 PM. There is still time to register to attend session 3, on Lifecycle & Financial Strategies, today at 12 PM.

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
Registration is now open for the AMO Rural Healthy Democracy Forum, in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. Partnering with the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), this full-day event will bring together municipal and sector leaders, academics and experts for insightful discussions on the state of democracy in rural Ontario. Register today!

AMO 2025 is the premier opportunity to connect with your colleagues, provincial government, and municipal suppliers – all in support of your work as a locally elected official. Register for AMO 2025 and book your accommodations today.

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.

The OSUM Conference includes an important conversation on the impact of the trades and tariffs dispute. Join your colleagues in discussion with Tony Stillo, Director of Canada Economics at Oxford Economics, on scenarios and potential economic impacts for Ontario and small urban communities. 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.

Your community elected you to provide sound and confident leadership in the best interest of your community. During a crisis, this approach to leadership is critical. AMO’s April workshop on Managing Communications through Crisis provides insight and tools to support in being this leader.

Explore how a human rights-based approach to municipal planning can enhance municipal decision-making, ensuring policies and services are inclusive, equitable, and legally sound. 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.

LAS
The Canoe Procurement Group is hosting a webinar exclusively for Canoe members on April 3 at 3:00pm EST. Staff will update on tariff changes and the impact they may have on the Canoe program. Register here.

Municipal technology improves resource management and enhances citizen services, but software and community development have their limits. Read the blog to explore potential solutions.

Learn about the advantages and cost savings opportunity with the LAS Group Benefits service. Our program partner, Mosey and Mosey, will also offer an update about what is driving the cost of employee group benefit plans. Attend live April 1 to ask questions.

LAS is hosting a workshop on Net Zero & Low Carbon Initiatives for your municipal buildings. Join us in person on May 14 at the Coldstream Net Zero Fire Hall or at our virtual workshop on June 18. Workshops qualify for a 75% IESO incentive. Registration is now open.

The LAS Automated Speed Enforcement program continues to grow! We are looking for a few municipalities ready to join our next intake with live cameras in September. Contact Tanner to learn more about this important community safety program.

Municipal Wire*
Smart Density has received funding from CMHC Solutions Lab to assist municipal planning teams in updating zoning policies to enable affordable housing development on faith-based properties. Contact info@smartdensity.com to access Solutions Lab support.

The Ontario Geothermal Association is hosting a conference May 21-22 with sessions about municipal geothermal programs. Municipal delegates can receive 20% off registration with discount code AMO.

Careers
Digital Communications & Marketing Coordinator - Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Closing Date: March 28, 2025.

Director of Finance and Administration - Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board. Closing Date: April 4, 2025

Finance Coordinator - County of Lambton. Closing Date: April 6, 2025.