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August 6, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Nomination Period Closes in 2 Weeks: Ready, Set, Run!
  • Guide to Delegation Meetings at the AMO Conference
  • Get the AMO Conference Communications Toolkit
  • Reserve Local Leadership Foundations Seats, Assign Later
  • Rail Safety Improvement Funding 
  • Antenna Siting Consultation Deadline Extended 
  • Community infrastructure funding deadline extended 
  • Municipal Energy Plan Grant Program Review 
  • Ministry of Natural Resources Project Evaluation Changes 
  • Conservation Authorities Consultation 
  • AUG 16 - 19 - 2026 AMO Annual Conference
  • Join Us for Breakfast on August 18 at the AMO Conference
  • Group Benefits for All Needs and Budgets
  • Help Protect Homeowners from Sewer and Water Line Repair Costs
  • New Canoe Procurement Invoicing Process
  • Canadian Public Procurement Leadership Essentials for Elected Officials and Senior Leaders
  • Careers

 

July 30, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Ready, Set, Run! Tips for Running for Local Office
  • Make the Most of Your Delegation Meetings at the AMO Conference
  • Reserve Local Leadership Foundations Seats, Assign Later
  • Get the AMO Conference Communications Toolkit
  • Community infrastructure funding deadline extended 
  • AUG 16 - 19 - 2026 AMO Annual Conference
  • Join Us for Breakfast on August 18 at the AMO Conference
  • Group Benefits for All Needs and Budgets
  • Help Protect Homeowners from Sewer and Water Line Repair Costs
  • New Canoe Procurement Invoicing Process
  • Canadian Public Procurement Leadership Essentials for Elected Officials and Senior Leaders
  • Careers

 

July 23, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Community Infrastructure Funding Deadline Extended to August 6
  • Harmony in Leadership with Georgia Municipal Association
  • AMO is Hiring: Senior Advisor Apply by July 30
  • Help Inform AMO's Local Leadership Foundations (LLF) Program
  • Get the AMO Conference Template Media Advisory
  • Municipal Energy Plan Grant Program Review 
  • Ministry of Natural Resources Project Evaluation Changes
  • AUG 16 - 19 - 2026 AMO Annual Conference
  • New Canoe Procurement Invoicing Process
  • Careers

 

July 16, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Raise Your Profile with the AMO Conference Communications Toolkit
  • Help Inform AMO's Local Leadership Foundations (LLF) Program
  • AMO is Hiring: Senior Advisor (Apply by July 30)
  • Antenna Siting Process Consultation  
  • Municipal Energy Plan Grant Program Review 
  • Ministry of Natural Resources Project Evaluation Changes
  • AUG 16 - 19 - 2026 AMO Annual Conference
  • Blog - Accelerating Digital Services
  • Earn more on your short term monies
  • New Canoe Procurement Invoicing Process
  • Careers

 

July 9, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • AMO 2026 Conference Priorities & Key Messages - Webinar
  • Kick off the AMO Conference with Sunday Sessions
  • Registration Now Open: AMO's Local Leadership Foundations
  • Freedom of Information and Privacy Changes 
  • JUL 15 - AMO Conference Priorities & Key Messages Webinar
  • Special Conference Rates: AMO Education Workshops 
  • AUG 16 - Indigenous-Municipal Relations Workshop
  • AUG 16 - Preventing Escalated Behaviours Workshop
  • New Canoe Procurement Invoicing Process
  • Save the Date: OLTCA's LTC Community Engagement Day - Sept. 18
  • Careers