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Healthy Democracy

AMO Launches Healthy Democracy Public Affairs Campaign

“When You Believe, They Believe” is a province-wide AMO campaign aimed at strengthening local democracy by encouraging more Ontarians to run for municipal office and vote, while breaking down barriers to participation and leadership.
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Municipal Workforce Development

AMO Launches Make Your Municipal Move Campaign

Municipal services and infrastructure are delivered by workers across Ontario. These careers offer competitive compensation and benefits, job security, and the opportunity to make a real, lasting impact close to home
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Indigenous Relations

AMO’s Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan

Reconciliation is a long-term commitment that involves AMO as an entire organization.

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Homelessness Crisis in Ontario Continues to Worsen

New AMO data shows that 85,000 Ontarians were homeless in 2025, growing more than 8% since the release of our original groundbreaking report on homelessness one year ago
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Economic Development
Fire, Paramedics and Police

Conservation Authority Consolidation, New Buy Ontario Municipal Procurement Requirements, Proposals on Drug Enforcement

The province finalizes plans to consolidate conservation authorities and provides details on governance, funding, and transition period timelines
Mar 11, 2026 • Policy Update
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Healthy Democracy
Code of Conduct
Municipal Workforce Development

Just Launched: AMO's Leading with Respect Handguides

Civility is the foundation of effective and respectful governance.

Feb 17, 2026 • Resource
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Environment
Land Use Planning

Submission on Municipal Environmental Assessments, Advocacy on Municipal Case Law, New Funding for Postsecondary Education

AMO recommends the province aligns its proposed streamlined environmental assessment process for high-risk projects with existing planning and heritage frameworks
Feb 13, 2026 • Policy Update
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Economic Development
Homelessness
Asset Management and Infrastructure

2026 Pre-Budget Submission, Consultations on Light Vehicle Procurement and Construction Policies

AMO continues to call on the province to review the municipal fiscal framework, and to take immediate actions on funding municipal infrastructure, health and social services, and homelessness needs
Jan 28, 2026 • Policy Update

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In Ontario’s municipalities, people and families can live, thrive and prosper in the communities they call home, and children will have the choice and opportunity to live and work in the communities where they were raised.