AMO Watchfile - March 20, 2025

- Progress in Asset Management: Risk Assessment webinar.
- AMO RFP to provide services creating a Municipal Civility & Anti-Harassment Strategy.
- New Statistics Canada podcast: What Does It Take to Exit Homelessness?
- Plan your stay in Ottawa for AMO 2025.
- Save the date for AMO’s Rural Healthy Democracy Forum - June 11, 2025.
- Book your AMO 2025 Conference hotel!
- Opportunity to showcase your products and services at AMO 2025 Conference.
- Be an equity informed leader.
- Register today for the OSUM 2025 Conference hosted by the Town of Collingwood.
- OSUM Sponsorship and Exhibit Hall opportunities - Take advantage today.
- Boost resilience with the All-Risk Municipal Grant.
- Enhance your road data in 2025.
- Blog: The Future of FOI: Smarter Compliance, Lower Costs, and Reduced Risk.
- Upcoming Net Zero Workshop registration now open.
- Free webinar - Impact a Claim with 10 days.
- Subscribe to the Canoe Trader newsletter.
- Equity Market Investment in Uncertain Economic and Political Times.
- Building Linkages in Emergency Management - June 3-4.
- Seminar: Should municipalities be required to engage in heating planning?
- Careers.

AMO Matters
Register for session 3 on Progress in Asset Management: Lifecycle Management & Financial Strategy on March 27 at 12 PM. There is still time to register to attend session 2, on Risk, today at 12 PM.

AMO has issued an RFP to develop a comprehensive strategy that will enable AMO to support municipally elected officials and staff with the tools, resources, and education to foster civility and combat harassment in local communities. Deadline to submit proposals is March 20 at 4:00pm.

Federal Matters
The Statistics Canada podcast 'Eh Sayers' has released a new episode “What Does It Take to Exit Homelessness?” featuring a conversation on homelessness, data, and regaining and maintaining housing.

Education Opportunities
From outstanding educational programming, networking, the trade show and delegations, the AMO Annual Conference is a busy, event filled time for participants. For a change of pace delegates have an opportunity to explore the wonderful sites and sounds of the City of Ottawa in summer. Ottawa Tourism has pulled together must sees, and great suggestions on planning your visit. Register for AMO 2025 today!

AMO and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), are thrilled to announce the inaugural Rural Healthy Democracy Forum taking place in the scenic Municipality of Mississippi Mills. 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. Save the date for June 11. Program and registration information coming soon.

You can now book your accommodations for the 2025 AMO Conference in Ottawa August 17-20. Here is where you will want to click for all the information you need and links to conference hotels.

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.

AMO’s new Equity, Inclusion and Innovation Workshop for Municipal Leaders will support you in making a real impact on your community and council. Through presentations, discussions, and interactive activities, elected officials will explore practical strategies to create more inclusive and equitable local governance and service delivery. Don’t miss this important event on March 25, 12:00pm-3:00pm. Register today.

Join the 2025 OSUM Conference host the Town of Collingwood April 30-May 2 for compelling programming and opportunities to engage, network and address the issues top of mind for small urban leaders. 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.

LAS
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.

Make 2025 the year of data! Get a study done through the LAS Road & Sidewalk Assessment Service so you can make informed repair decisions based on high-quality, objective data. Contact Tanner to learn more.

Our Freedom of Information Solutions partner writes about how municipalities can reduce risk and improve efficiency in the face of growing challenges in managing FOI requests.

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.

Join us on March 26 for this free one-hour risk webinar as Andy C. Jairam, Partner, Loopstra Nixon LLP discusses the 10-day notice provision and its role in claims management.

Check out the Canoe Procurement Group monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date on program developments and new offerings. Subscribe today.

ONE Investment
The threat of tariffs for Canada has created uncertainty in recent months. Read how ONE Investment continues to offer a proven Canadian Equity investment solution for municipalities that considers these current market factors.

Municipal Wire*
Building Linkages in Emergency Management is an event that you won’t want to miss, dedicated to advancing emergency management practices. It provides a unique opportunity to network with a diverse group of professionals, including emergency managers, first responders, municipal leaders, and others with a role in emergency management.

The Boltzman Institute is hosting a seminar at the University of Toronto on March 20 exploring the question “Should Ontario municipalities be required to engage in heating planning?”

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

Deputy Clerk - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Closing Date: April 4, 2025.

Manager, Indigenous Relations - City of Thunder Bay. Closing Date: April 17, 2025.