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AMO analysis of the Ontario municipal elections this past week finds significant change in municipal leadership and increased voter turnout. Nearly four in 10 council members are new to municipal government, while reported voter turnout increased to approximately 36% from 33% in 2022. Explore the findings here: amo.on.ca/events-training/bl…

Read AMO's latest policy update: amo.on.ca/policy/finance-inf…

Congratulations to Ontario's newly elected municipal leaders! As the new term begins, AMO is here to help with learning opportunities, advocacy, networking, and practical solutions that support strong local government and stronger communities. Register, explore, and follow along: linktr.ee/AMOpolicy

Today is the day! Get out and vote for your municipal government! From roads, to parks, to emergency services, and beyond, municipal governments impact our lives every single day. Have your say in the next four years of leadership. Find the details you need on your local municipality's website. Voter cards are often not necessary to vote.

Happy #PublicLibraryWeek! 📖 We’re celebrating Ontario’s public libraries and the staff who help create welcoming spaces for learning, discovery, and community connection every day.

Can Ontario's election rules keep up with social media and generative AI? AMO President Riley Brockington joined @JeyanTVO on @therundowntvo to discuss the challenges facing municipal elections. youtu.be/gvs1pAQRpho?si=q829…

Strong advocacy starts with a solid understanding what’s happening on the ground. AMO and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration between Ontario’s municipal and business communities, which will support information-sharing, research, and engagement on shared priorities affecting local economies and communities.

AMO supports Ontario’s actions to modernize the province's heritage framework to enable faster, more predictable development approvals while strengthening the protection of archaeological resources. We commend the province’s commitment to engaging First Nations communities, whose knowledge and partnership are essential to protecting Indigenous heritage and advancing reconciliation. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…

On behalf of AMO, I extend my deepest condolences to Mac Bain’s family, friends and colleagues. Mac dedicated decades of his life to municipal government, serving the City of North Bay and advocating for municipalities across Northern Ontario and the province. Through his leadership at FONOM and his work with AMO, Mac was a solid voice for municipal interests and the communities they serve. He will be remembered for his dedication to public service and his lasting contributions to municipal government in Ontario. - AMO President Riley Brockington

It's #LocalGovWeek! (And one week until the election!) Join us in celebrating Ontario's local governments and the dedicated people who keep our communities running, from emergency services to infrastructure, community programs, and beyond.

The 2026 Ontario municipal election is 10 days away! Make a plan to vote in your municipality on Monday, October 26th. Learn about Ontario's municipalities on our website: amo.on.ca/

Ontario’s property assessments haven’t been updated province-wide since 2016. In a conversation with CBC, AMO's Executive Director Lindsay Jones discusses why it’s time to return to regular reassessments and why a clear plan, careful transition and public education will be essential. cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-3…

2 weeks left until the Ontario municipal election! Ontario has 444 municipalities, and they touch the lives of every Ontario resident, every day. Make a plan to vote on Monday October 26 for a government that meets your needs. Learn more: amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal…

"Have the courage to have the hard conversations early." - Charlie Clark, Former Mayor of Saskatoon Get insight like this and much more from Local Leadership Foundations, the new council education program from AMO and Institute on Governance that starts this November. It’s a practical introduction to the role of leading on council, informed by experts with hundreds of years of collective municipal experience, distilled into practical guidance. amo.on.ca/amo-education-work… @IOGca

We are seeking a Policy Advisor to lead and support the analysis and advocacy efforts that advance top municipal priorities. The position is to fill a 12-month contract position to cover a parental leave. Application deadline: 11:59 PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2026 jobs.amo.on.ca/jobs/2026/09/…

The federal and provincial governments have announced a four-year extension to the Canada–Ontario Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (CWELCC). Through the extension, Ontario will receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding over the next four years, from March 31, 2027, to March 31, 2031. AMO and the province welcome this additional federal funding which will maintain current parent fees at an average of $19 a day for families, with maximum fees no higher than $22 per day, until June 30, 2027. amo.on.ca/policy/municipal-c…

Get ready to vote! Your vote helps strengthen your community. AMO's Municipal 101 resource provides key information for voters in the upcoming Ontario Municipal Elections. amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal…

Municipalities understand the pressures facing Ontario, and are doing their part to grow local economies just as they have through past moments of economic uncertainty. AMO and its members are fully committed to working with industry partners and supporting provincial and federal efforts to respond to the threat of tariffs. amo.on.ca/policy/municipal-c…