- OEB Bulletin for re: new connections.
- Human Rights Impact Assessment for AI Tools.
- ERO posting on changes to excess soils regulations.
- ERO posting on proposed changes to energy legislation.
- Applications open for Codes Acceleration Fund.
- ROMA Conference: Rural Routes – Program Updates.
- Request Your Delegation Meeting at 2025 ROMA Conference by Deadline November 27 5:00pm.
- Tips to how to best prepare for your provincial delegation meetings at the ROMA Conference.
- ROMA 2025 Rural Routes: ROMA Exhibit Hall is almost sold out!
- Foundations in Planning & Advanced Land Use Planning – Winter Workshops.
- Indigenous Community Awareness – February 2025 Workshop.
- ROMA Pre-conference Workshop January 18 - Two Keys to Municipal Success.
- NEW Workshop! Apathy to Action: Building Resilient Communities through Managing Assets.
- NEW Workshop! Equity, Inclusion and Innovation in Municipalities, March 25.
- Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official - March 2025 Workshop.
- Disability Inclusion Virtual Workshop – March 27.
- Managing Communications through Crisis – April 2025 Workshop .
- Canoe webinar: Leveraging Stakeholder Relationships for Procurement Success.
- Lighting upgrades in 2025? Talk to LAS!
- New Where to Recycle map.
- OAITH Wrapped in Courage Campaign.
- HSC's 2025 Regeneration Forum: Levelling Up – Transforming Housing.
- Food waste: Initiatives Leading Change Symposium.
- AdvantAge Annual Seniors’ Housing Forum.
- Careers.
Provincial Matters
The Ontario Energy Board has issued a bulletin to electricity distributors providing guidance and expectations for meeting obligations to ensure new connections are timely.
The Law Commission of Ontario, and Ontario Human Rights Commission have developed an assessment toolkit to help organizations implementing AI systems ensure systems are designed to avoid discrimination and encourage compliance with human rights requirements.
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking comments on proposed changes to excess soil management to remove barriers for the reuse of soil. Comments are due November 21.
The Ministry of Energy and Electrification is seeking comments on proposed legislative amendments to related to integrated energy planning and affordability measures. Comments are due November 22.
Federal Matters
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.
Education Opportunities
ROMA is pleased to share the 2025 conference concurrent sessions. Sessions are designed from the rural perspective, highlighting solutions and innovation for rural communities. Register for the ROMA Conference today.
MMAH is now accepting requests for delegations at the ROMA Conference. Details on how to request a delegation meeting is here.
AMO has developed a guide for municipal officials to request, prepare for and attend delegation meetings with provincial officials. Download the guide here.
The ROMA conference exhibit hall connects with over 1,500 attendees from rural Ontario municipalities. With the exhibit hall almost sold out, book your trade show booth today. Download the exhibitor package today.
Foundations in Land Use Planning familiarizes participants with legislation, land use planning processes, and provides real life examples to give a deep understanding and insight into important planning matters. From a strategic perspective, Advance Land Use Planning analyzes case studies through instructor lead instruction and group discussion.
The OFIFC and AMO workshop provides historical and current insight and knowledge into the damage brought to Indigenous communities. This workshop builds understanding and insight that is critical to developing strong, productive, and meaningful relationships between municipalities and Indigenous leaders and communities. Through a self-paced learning module and live virtual component, this workshop will provide knowledge and tools to utilize in moving improved and stronger Indigenous-municipal relations forward in Ontario. Register today for the February 19 workshop.
AMO’s Two Keys to Municipal Success: Sustainability & Engagement workshop explores strategies for planning your organizations financial sustainability and how to successfully communicate to and engage your community on your plan and efforts.
Asset management is about making informed, evidence-based decisions that help you allocate limited resources effectively and prioritize infrastructure investments. The Apathy to Action: Building Resilient Communities through Managing Assets interactive workshop offers municipally elected officials the opportunity to explore how asset management not only fulfills legislative requirements but also enhances decision-making and strengthens service delivery.
The Equity, Inclusion and Innovation in Municipalities workshop examines the importance and opportunities in embedding equity, inclusion and innovation within municipal decision-making processes, policies, and innovations. Explore practical strategies to create a more inclusive and equitable leadership approach and municipal organization.
Municipal leadership is often a pin cushion for our culture’s broader issues. Conflict and misunderstanding is a big part of many municipal leaders current realities. This workshop provides an opportunity to transform conflict into collaboration. The Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official October workshop teaches skills in building collaborative relationships and negotiating difficult ones in your role as an elected municipal official.
AMO Education has partnered with the Abilities Centre to deliver a workshop designed to enhance your understanding and approach to inclusion. Register for this important Disability Inclusion Workshop.
Your community elected you to provide sound and confident leadership in the best interest of your community. During a crisis, this approach to leadership is critical. AMO’s workshop on Managing Communications through Crisis provides insight and tools to support in being this leader.
LAS
The Canoe Procurement Group is hosting a member-only webinar on November 26 at 11am EST. Join Procurement Manager Stephanie Dion and Contract Manager Tony DeSciscio to explore how building trust and engaging stakeholders can enhance your procurement team’s role. Register here.
The LAS Facility Lighting Service provides a complete turn-key solution for your lighting upgrades, both indoors and out. Contact us today for a free budget proposal for your 2025 budget.
Municipal Wire*
Add this new Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority ‘Where to Recycle’ map to your municipalities’ websites and communications materials. Get answers to your questions at this FAQ.
The campaign from the Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses educates community and elected officials about violence against women and the services needed. Make a proclamation on November 25.
HSC's 2025 Regeneration Forum: Levelling Up – New Approaches to Transform Housing is showcasing strategies to sustain and grow the community housing sector. Dive into finance, scale, and development on February 27-28 in Toronto.
Join Ontario Food Collaborative’s virtual symposium on November 21, 2024, to explore impactful food waste solutions, practical tips, and the true costs of waste with industry experts.
Expanding Living Options for Seniors will be held virtually on November 22 from 8:45 am – 2:30 pm. The event shares transformative solutions in seniors’ supportive housing and care. Register here.
Careers
Chief Administrative Officer - Municipality of Red Lake. Closing Date: December 12
Administrative Assistant to the Director - City of Vaughan. Closing Date: November 25.
General Manager of Operations - County of Brant. Closing Date: December 2
