AMO Analysis on Municipal Election Candidates |
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With Ontario’s 2026 municipal election approaching, new analysis from AMO provides a snapshot of the candidates, acclamations, gender representation and voting methods shaping this year’s municipal elections.
Approximately 6,663 candidates are competing for 2,800 elected positions, a slight increase over 2022. These numbers provide an early look at participation and representation ahead of the October 26 elections.
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Resources from AMO Conference
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Explore presentations, session recordings and photos to get up to speed on the ideas and discussions that shaped this year’s conference.
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| Our New Job Board is Live!
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The new platform is more streamlined and gives employers and job seekers more control. We have also added the ability to pay using our payment gateway.
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Antenna Siting Consultation Deadline Extended
The federal government’s consultation on changes to how cell towers are sited has been extended to September 22. Click here for more information.
Canada Expands Regional Tariff Response Initiative
The Government of Canada has increased funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative by $1.5 billion. FedDev Ontario has details about how business can apply for funding.
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Conservation Authorities Consultation
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is consulting on a mechanism to determine how many members participating municipalities appoint to regional conservation authorities. Respond by September 12.
High-Speed Internet Access
The province has updated its municipal guidance on how to deliver high-speed internet projects faster, and its map of service available and in-progress projects. See how your community is represented!
Rural Ontario Development Program
A new application window for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program is open until October 1. This provides funding to attract investment, strengthen workforce capacity and build long-term growth in rural communities.
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- Sept 29 - Local Leadership Foundations Info Session
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Join us for an overview and preview of the program, and get your questions answered. Register here.
- Nov 12 - Session 1 of Local Leadership Foundations
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Governing in practice: roles, responsibilities, and what good governance means at the local level. To register and learn more, click here.
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LAS AMO Business Services
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Combine group buying power for your healthcare buying needs
Combine group buying power and knowledge for public health departments and long-term care facilities with our HealthPRO Canada asset service. Municipalities can access high-quality, safe pharmaceutical products and services while saving both time and money.
Relationship Management Platform for AMO Members
Deliver transparent, efficient, and citizen-friendly services with a unified platform built for the public sector. Visit the AMO/LAS Citizen Relationship Management webpage for more information.
Streamline Your Document Signing Process
Streamline your document signing process with secure and authentic online digital signatures through the Electronic Signature service offered by program partner, Notarius. Learn more.
Streamlined FOI and Privacy Program Management
The FOI and PIA service offered through Vayle will help fulfill freedom of information requests by ensuring all requirements are covered as mandated by legislation and directives; and help guide your workflow through intake to approval. Learn more here.
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Deadline Extended: IESO Stakeholder Engagement Survey
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has extended the deadline to provide feedback through their 2026 Stakeholder and Community Engagement Survey until September 18.
Ontario Bike Summit
The Ontario Bike Summit returns to Toronto Sept 22–24, convening public and industry leaders to showcase North American best practices in cycling infrastructure, policy, tourism, and community planning.
Strengthen Emergency Preparedness: Apply now for Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG)!
The Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response (MEPR) has launched the 2026-2027 round of the CEPG, helping strengthen local emergency preparedness and response capacity across Ontario. Municipalities with populations under 100,000 residents (Statistics Canada 2021 Census data), not previously funded, are eligible. Applications close October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
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Info Session – Local Leadership Foundations
With elections underway and a new term of council ahead, municipalities across Ontario are beginning to think about how they can help incoming members of council get off to a strong start.
Local Leadership Foundations is a program designed to complement and reinforce your municipality’s onboarding process, giving new and returning members of council practical insights from experienced municipal leaders and experts across the sector.
Join us on September 29 from 12-1pm for an overview of the program, a preview of materials, and an opportunity to get your questions answered.
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*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.
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