In This Issue
- AMO has moved!
- New Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund.
- Data Standards for Planning and Development Applications.
- IESO Procurement #2 – Feedback on Proposed Process.
- Register for the IESO’s Energy Webinars
- Renewal of Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan.
- Public Safety Personnel Mental Health Support.
- Applications Open: Rural Transit Solutions Fund.
- ROMA Conference 2024: Pre-Register by January 15.
- AMO Hotel Release – Tuesday, January 9 at 10am.
- Free webinar – Check out the latest version of RETScreen Expert!
- Future of Aging Summit in May 2024.
- Careers: AMO, County of Frontenac and City of Thunder Bay.
AMO Matters
AMO's new address:
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
155 University Ave, Suite 800
Toronto, ON, M5H 3B7
Telephone and fax remain the same. Please amend your records with our new address.
Provincial Matters
Ontario's Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund allows municipalities to nominate water infrastructure projects for funding (up to $35 million). Applications and information webinars start early 2024. For details, e-mail HEWS@ontario.ca.
The Digital Governance Standards Institute has opened public review on terminology and planning application data fields that establishes consistency in data requirements for planning and development applications in Ontario.
IESO is seeking feedback on the proposed next round of procurements for energy projects including requirements for municipal support prior to applications being submitted.
The Independent Electricity System Operator will host two webinars on January 15 & 17, 2024 for municipalities and Indigenous communities to learn about Ontario’s energy transition and new initiatives underway.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking feedback on the proposed renewal of the Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan.
PSPNET offers free online cognitive behavior therapy for Canadian public safety personnel (PSP) dealing with mood, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. They provide therapist-guided and self-guided courses.
Federal Matters
Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for the Planning and Design Projects Stream of the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (up to $50,000). Visit their website for information and webinar dates.
Education Opportunities
There is still time to register for the ROMA 2024 Conference! View the program and register before January 15th. On-site registration rates will apply as of January 16.
Do not miss the opportunity to book your hotel of choice for AMO 2024 in Ottawa. Hotel bookings open 10am sharp on Tuesday, January 9. We encourage you to book online here.
LAS
Thinking of a low carbon retrofit but need a software to model your project? RETScreen International and LAS are offering a free municipal-focused webinar to showcase the latest version of RETScreen Expert. Space is limited so be sure to register today. Attendees will receive a free 14-day RETScreen trial license.
Municipal Wire*
The Future of Aging Summit in Toronto from May 15-17, 2024 will bring together policymakers and others focused on building age-friendly societies. See the speaker lineup and register at agingsummit.ca.
Careers
Policy Intern - AMO. Closing Date: January 22, 2024
Chief Administrative Officer - County of Frontenac. Closing Date: January 22, 2024
Manager, Capital Facility Construction - City of Thunder Bay. Closing Date: January 21, 2024
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About AMO
AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter!
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