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June 4, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Canada-Ontario Development Charge Program Launches
  • AMO's Post-Election Local Leadership Foundations 
  • Time is Running Out: AMO Board of Directors Nominations
  • Opposition Party delegation meetings at the AMO Conference
  • New Dates: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities – Free Workshop Series
  • Webinars & Tools: Using Housing Needs Assessments Strategically
  • Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits 
  • Nominations Call: Medal of Distinction in Public Administration 
  • Building Ontario Fund Market Sounding 
  • On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation Webinar 
  • MECP Excess Soil Webinar – Jan. 2027 Landfilling Restriction 
  • Energy Reporting Deadline approaching fast
  • JUN 9 - Underrepresented Candidates Considering Running for Office
  • JUN 23 - Strengthening the Municipal Talent Pipeline
  • JUN 23 - Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities - Session Two (Community Members)
  • JUN 25 - Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities - Session Three (Community Members)
  • Applications Open – Hydro One Community Partnership Grant  
  • Careers

 

May 28, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • New Code of Conduct Bill Passes Third Reading
  • AMO's Post-Election Local Leadership Foundations
  • Time is Running Out: AMO Board of Directors Nominations
  • What's New at the 2026 AMO Conference?
  • Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits 
  • Nominations Call: Medal of Distinction in Public Administration 
  • Building Ontario Fund Market Sounding 
  • JUN 2 - Youth Considering Running for Office  
  • JUN 3 - Urban Indigenous People Considering Running for Office
  • JUN 9 - Underrepresented Candidates Considering Running for Office
  • JUN 23 - Strengthening the Municipal Talent Pipeline
  • New Invoicing Process for Canoe Purchases
  • Energy Reporting Made Easy with LAS
  • Citizen Relationship Management Platform for AMO Members
  • Build your Community Faster with an Online Permitting Process
  • Electrical Safety Authority: Stakeholder Advisory Council Vacancies
  • Every Second Counts: Know When to Call 9-1-1
  • Nominations Open – 2026 OHRC Human Rights Award
  • IPC Transparency Challenge 
  • Careers

 

May 21, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • AMO's Post-Election Local Leadership Foundations
  • AMO's Pre-Election Workshops
  • AMO Board Election Nominations
  • BPS Reporting Webinar Next Week
  • JUN 2 - Youth Considering Considering Running for Office
  • JUN 3 - Urban Indigenous People Considering Running for Office
  • JUN 9 - Underrepresented Candidates Considering Running for Office
  • New Invoicing Process for Canoe Purchases
  • Combine Group Buying Power for your Healthcare Buying Needs
  • Nominations Open – 2026 OHRC Human Rights Awards
  • Nominations Call: Medal of Distinction in Public Administration 
  • IPC Transparency Challenge 
  • Electrical Safety Authority: Stakeholder Advisory Council Vacancies
  • Careers

 

May 14, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Welcome to the new AMO Watchfile!
  • 2026-2028 AMO Board Election Nominations
  • Last Call: Delegation Meeting Requests Close May 21
  • Last Chance to Share Input on OMPF Funding! Survey Closes May 19
  • Apply for the PJ Marshall Awards by May 22
  • New Dates - AMO's Candidate Support Pre-Election Workshops
  • May 25 - Recent developments on OMERS Governance Webinar
  • June 2 - Preparing for Bill 97 Changes Webinar, hosted by Vayle and AMO
  • Watch the Recording - Mayor-CAO Relationship Series Webinar
  • New Road Patrol Simplifies Maintenance
  • New Invoicing Process for Canoe Purchases
  • Streamline your Risk and Claim Management Process
  • Nominations Open – 2026 OHRC Human Rights Awards 
  • Nominations Call: Medal of Distinction in Public Administration 
  • IPC Transparency Challenge 
  • Nominate your project for an FCM Sustainable Communities Award 
  • Careers

 

May 7, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Nominations Open: AMO Board Election. 
  • Free webinar: Recent Developments on OMERS Governance.
  • AMO’s Candidate Attraction Campaign passes 1 million impressions!
  • Apply for the 2026 PJ Marshall Awards by May 22. 
  • Consultation on 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.  
  • New Dates - AMO Candidate Support Workshops.
  • AMO's post-election Local Leadership Foundations program for municipal elected officials.
  • Webinar - How to use your HNA.
  • A bright year ahead for your facilities.
  • Blog - Fueling Your Local Economy with SLWC Partnerships.
  • Last call: AMCTO-Mitacs Municipal Innovation Internship Program.
  • Nominations Open – 2026 OHRC Human Rights Awards.
  • IPC Transparency Challenge. 
  • The Ontario Bike Summit.
  • Careers.