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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association webinar on practical and timely information required to design return to work programs for municipalities. Information on appropriate protocols and training that should be in place within organizations as Province continues to re-open.
Panel: Moderator: Jane Albright, President, OMHRA & Commissioner, Human Resources and Citizen Services, Region of Waterloo; Ron Kelusky, Chief Prevention Officer, Ministry of Labour; Monika Turner, Director of Policy, AMO; Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Senior Medical Consultant, Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Panel: Cheri Davidson, Manager of Communications, Advertising and Marketing, City of Kawartha Lakes; Patrick Casey, Director of Corporate Communications, York Region; Tony Iavarone, Director, Corporate Communications, City of Waterloo; Gary Williams, Director, Communications, Durham Region; and Dana Van Allen, Communications Specialist, Town of Saugeen Shores.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Join AMO and OMHRA to examine the latest information on the pandemic pay program. Panelists: Jane Albright, Commissioner of Human Resources and Citizen Service, Region of Waterloo & President, Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA), and Monika Turner, Director of Policy, AMO.
AMO Executive Director Brian Rosborough chats with Janice Baker, who this month retired after 15 years as City Manager with the City of Mississauga. They discuss her career path, working alongside high-profile characters, the rewarding and challenging nature of the municipal workplace, and how municipalities have had to adapt in the face of COVID-19.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Panel: Jane Albright (moderator), Commissioner of Human Resources and Citizen Service, Region of Waterloo and President, OMHRA, Monika Turner, Director Policy, AMO; Mark Ellis, Director of Human Resources Services, Halton Region; Lori Bolton, Director of Human Resources, City of Orillia and OMHRA, Director; Mark H. Mason, Partner, Hicks Morley; Stephanie N. Jeronimo, Partner, Hicks Morley. Topics of Discussion: Pandemic Pay; Recovery - as employers turn their mind to recovery, what obligations and guidelines should be considered?
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Panel: Patrick Casey, Director of Corporate Communications, York Region; Meeta Gandhi, Director of Strategy, Innovation & Engagement and Kathleen Graver, Manager of Communication Services, City of Richmond Hill; Jennifer Hamilton, Director Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Headwaters Health Care; Jason Harnett, Communications Specialist, Town of Gravenhurst; Tony Iavarone, Director, Corporate Communications, City of Waterloo; and Patti McKague, Director, Strategic Communications, City of London.
The third episode of a special 3-part series of the AMO ON Topic Podcast, in which host Nigel Bellchamber and esteemed academic David Siegel examine the vital role that municipal CAOs play in times of crisis – such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Panel: Patrick Casey, Director of Corporate Communications, York Region; Lisa Caissie, Manager of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs, City of Saint John, NB; Rachael Wraith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Town of Ajax; Kate Campbell, Director of Communications, Northumberland County; Jessica Linthorne, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Town of Saugeen Shores; and Dana Van Allen, Communications Specialist, Town of Saugeen Shores.
The second episode of a special three-part series of the AMO ON Topic Podcast, in which host Nigel Bellchamber and esteemed academic David Siegel examine the vital role that municipal CAOs play in times of crisis - such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In the first episode of a special three-part series of the AMO ON Topic Podcast, host Nigel Bellchamber welcomes esteemed academic David Siegel to discuss the vital role that municipal CAOs play in times of crisis - such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Panelists discussed key labour relations issues and evolving legislative changes. Panelists: Mark H. Mason, Partner, Hicks Morley; Stephanie N. Jeronimo, Partner, Hicks Morley; Jane Albright (moderator), Commissioner of Human Resources and Citizen Service, Region of Waterloo & President, Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA); Monika Turner, Director Policy, AMO.
Question and Answer Summary
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Panel: Ivana Di Millio, Director of Strategic Communications, City of Mississauga; Tony Iavarone, Director of Communications, City of Waterloo; Wanda Bennett, Director of Corporate Communications, Town of Newmarket; Justin Bromberg, Chief of Staff & Communications Manager, United Counties of Prescott-Russell; and Cheri Davidson, Manager of Communications, Advertising and Marketing, City of Kawartha Lakes.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Panel: Patrick Casey, Director of Corporate Communications, York Region (pop. 1.2 million); Patti McKague, Director Strategic Communications & Community Engagement, City of London (pop. 340,000); Tony Iavarone, Director of Communications, City of Waterloo (pop. 120,000); Lisa Caissie, Manager of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs, City of Saint John, NB (pop. 115,000); Justin Bromberg, Chief of Staff and Communications Manager, United Counties of Prescott-Russell (pop. 90,000, across 2,000 square kilometres); and Dana Van Allen, Communications Specialist, Town of Saugeen Shores (pop. 14,500).
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Expert panel includes Patrick Casey, Director of Corporate Communications, York Region; Patti McKague, Director Strategic Communications and Community Engagement, City of London; Rachael Wraith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Town of Ajax; Jason Harnett, Communications Specialist, Town of Gravenhurst; and Jessica Linthorne, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Town of Saugeen Shores.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Redbrick and AMO virtual expert panel Ivana Di Millo, Communications Director, City of Mississauga; Rachael Wraith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Town of Ajax; Mike Beitz, Communications Manager, Town of Stratford; Jessica Linthorne, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Town of Saugeen Shores, and Brian Lambie, President, Redbrick Communications, share challenges and find practical solutions for managing COVID-19.
Friday March, 27, 2020
On March 27, Jody Johnson, Director, Legal Services, Halton Region; Stephen O’Brien, General Manager/City Clerk, City of Guelph; Fred Dean, Municipal Coach and Nigel Bellchamber, moderator, discussed some of the key issues and considerations on conducting council meetings under the new Municipal Emergency Act, 2020.
AMO Executive Director Brian Rosborough is joined by Nigel Bellchamber and Fred Dean to discuss the document
Meetings Guidance For Heads of Council, which was created to assist councils working under
Bill 187, Municipal Emergency Act, 2020.
Amendments to the
Municipal Act and the
City of Toronto Act now permit councils, council committees, and local boards to meet virtually during either a municipal or provincial emergency. Learn how AMO’s digital meeting management partner, eSCRIBE, can help your municipality implement electronic meetings.
Communications advice for elected officials during COVID-19 pandemic. March 24, 2020
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Executive Director Brian Rosborough speaks with Brian Lambie, President of Redbrick Communications. With the fast moving nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, AMO worked with Brian Lambie to create a Communication Guide for Councils to assist in their response to what will be a very busy and challenging time.
Redbrick Communications, in partnership with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), hosted a virtual meeting for public sector communicators to connect with one another, share challenges and find practical solutions.
Social media is both powerful and dangerous in times of crisis. You can provide critical updates in real-time, but just as easily create confusion and add to the chaos. The key is to include social media in your crisis communications plan so that you’re not scrambling to create content in a high-pressure situation.