AMO Watchfile - October 31, 2024

In This Issue
- Ontario investing in transportation for rural communities - apply today!
- Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.
- Funding available: Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative.
- ERO posting on Electricity Energy Efficiency Framework.
- Intake announcement - Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
- Applications open for Codes Acceleration Fund.
- New fire weather projections app.
- ROMA 2025 Annual Conference - Rural Routes - Keynote Chantal Hébert.
- ROMA 2025 Rural Routes: Exhibit hall 50% sold out.
- Plan your professional development for 2025 with AMO Education Workshops.
- Blog: LAS Commodity Programs Updates.
- Is your team trauma-informed?
- Careers.

Provincial Matters
The province is investing $5M annually to help smaller communities build safe and reliable transit services through the new Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF). Municipalities can apply for OTIF funding on an ongoing basis, with programs expected to begin in 2025.

CEPG offers funding for equipment and services up to $50,000 to strengthen local emergency readiness. Municipalities under 100,000 are eligible to apply. Applications are due October 31, 2024. 

Application intake is open until December 3 for organizations including municipalities to support underrepresented groups in starting or growing their own agri-food business.

The Ministry of Energy is seeking comments on a proposed energy efficiency framework to improve energy affordability and expand efficiency programs offered by local distribution corporations.

Federal Matters
The $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund launches with $1 billion for direct municipal and Indigenous infrastructure projects supporting housing-enabling infrastructure. Visit the CHIF website for application details and upcoming webinars.

The Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF) is open to projects geared towards accelerating the adoption and implementation of the higher tiers of the national model energy codes or other mandatory energy regulations. Approximately $30M in funding available.

The Canadian Centre for Climate Services launched a new online app that projects future fire weather conditions. Register here by November 1 for the November 6 webinar.

Education Opportunities
ROMA is excited to announce Chantal Hébert as the 2025 opening keynote speaker at its Annual Conference who will examine and provide insight into the implications of the current political landscape for rural municipal leaders. Register for the ROMA Conference today.

Book your trade show booth today to ensure your participation in the 2025 ROMA Conference. Limited spaces available. Download the exhibitor package or sponsorship package today.

Our workshops are custom designed for municipal leaders focusing on the issues, skills and tactics that you need as a community leader and decision maker. To help you plan your time and budget for 2025, registration is now open for a number of our in-demand workshops. You can click here to scroll through our current offerings.

LAS
The LAS Electricity and Natural Gas Procurement Programs provide Ontario municipalities with predictable commodity costs. Read here to learn more.

Municipal Wire*
Enhance your services with practical, trauma-informed strategies. Foster safety, resilience, and responsiveness in your team and community by integrating trauma-informed practice into your work. Learn more about this virtual training.

Careers
City Manager - City of St. Thomas. Closing Date: November 11, 2024

Chief Administrative Officer - City of Orillia. Closing Date: November 11, 2024

Chief Administrative Officer - Township of The Archipelago. Closing Date: November 15, 2024

General Manager, Community and Corporate Services - City of Barrie. Closing Date: November 17, 2024.

Truck and Coach/Automotive Technician Apprentice - City of Thunder Bay. Closing Date: November 21, 2024

Program Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Region of Durham. Closing Date: November 10, 2024