In This Issue:
- Get access to MIDAS!
- MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
- Funding readiness, protecting communities: Apply for CEPG!
- Household Food Waste Prevention webinar.
- Applications open for 2025 Cyber Security Cooperation Program.
- Mastering Crisis Communications for Elected Officials - October 8-9.
- 2nd Annual Healthy Democracy Forum - Program details.
- AMO Trade & Tariff Forum: Understanding and planning for Ontario’s economic future.
- Understanding your Cybersecurity Risks and How to Respond - October 21.
- Show me the money webinar.
- Stay up to date with free webinars from LAS.
- IESO LT2 RFP Q&A webinar session.
- Pembina Institute Guide on Granting Municipal Support Confirmations.
- AdvantAge municipal councillors webinar: The Current LTC Environment.
- Careers.
AMO Matters
MIDAS - the Municipal Information & Data Analysis System - provides access to Financial Information Returns (FIRs) data to all Ontario municipalities. MIDAS converts FIR data into meaningful reports and identifies multiple year trends. For access, municipal elected officials and municipal staff can email MIDASAdmin@amo.on.ca.
Provincial Matters
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is accepting applications to assist municipalities and First Nations communities to develop source water protection action plans. Applications can be submitted until October 31, 2025. Contact SourceProtectionFunding@ontario.ca for more information.
Ontario has announced $5 million through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, an application-based program, to help increase emergency preparedness. Municipalities under 100,000 residents, that have not received the grant in prior years, are eligible to apply. Applications are due October 28, 2025.
Federal Matters
Register now for Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) webinar series showcasing Waste Reduction and Management Division’s Grant and Contribution funding recipients and their food waste prevention projects.
The Government of Canada is offering up to $10.3 million to support initiatives enhancing cyber resilience including innovation, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. Applications are open until September 25.
Education Opportunities
Crises aren’t planned - but communication is. As a local leader, knowing how and when to respond is critical for stability in your community during a crisis. Join this workshop to develop, master and deliver your own messages with confidence. View full Managing Communications through Crisis details and register here.
Instances and success of cyberattacks on municipalities are increasing – are you prepared? To effectively protect your municipality, elected officials must understand how to best prepare for a cyber incident. This training focuses on understanding potential risk, identify preventative actions, and define your role during an incident. View full Cybersecurity for Municipal Councillors training details and register here.
The 2026 municipal election is on the horizon. This year’s Healthy Democracy Forum examines the critical issues leaders (present and future) need to consider regarding local engagement and civility. Program information is available here here and to register click here.
Join your colleagues and experts in discussion on building Ontario’s economic future October 24 at Toronto’s Sheraton Centre. Understanding that the economic and diplomatic consequences will continue for many years, AMO is assembling members and subject matter experts to plan today for a stronger and more stable Ontario. Program information is now available. Register here.
LAS
Municipal buildings account for a significant portion of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Show me the money webinar webinar on October 24 will explain the benefits of an energy focus while exploring and providing links to many sources of funding available to move your municipal projects forward.
LAS offers various free webinars to help keep you up to date with issues and solutions for your municipality. Stay tuned for future webinars by visiting our website.
Municipal Wire*
The Pembina Institute has released Power Playbook Part 2, a step-by-step infographic guiding Ontario municipalities through the process of granting MSCs to energy development proposals and maximizing community benefits.
The IESO is hosting a one-hour webinar on September 25 at 3pm exclusively for municipalities. This Q&A session is aimed at supporting communities by providing a forum to answer any questions you may have about the process.
This free AdvantAge webinar on October 14 from 1-2pm will share insights related to long-term care governance and compliance for municipal councillors and their staff.
Careers
Occupational Health & Safety Inspector, Construction - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. October 15, 2025.
Licensed Mechanic A - Town of Oakville. Closing Date: September 30, 2025
Chief Congestion Officer & Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination - City of Toronto. Closing Date: October 18, 2025.
