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AMO LAS Energy Symposium
Navigating the Road to Resilience – LAS IPE Risk Management Symposium
2023 New Councillor Training
New Head of Council Training
AMO Customized Councillor Training
OFIFC Indigenous Community Awareness
Human Rights and Equity
Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official
Foundations in Planning for Elected Officials
Advanced Land Use Planning: A Deeper Dive
Ending Homelessness Symposium
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AMO’s advocacy focuses on ensuring that provincial policies and programs respect municipal authority. AMO develops a variety of advocacy positions on all matters that impact Ontario’s municipalities. These positions are in the form of backgrounders, policy updates, reports and submissions and more to inform our membership of current issues affecting the municipal sector.

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Policy Updates

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Municipal - Indigenous Relations

AMO Board Approves Indigenous-Municipal Relationship Agreement Guidance Document for Municipalities

Nov 29, 2021 • Policy Update
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Municipal - Indigenous Relations

Draft Resolution for Municipal Recognition of September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; Municipal Resources

Aug 23, 2021 • Policy Update
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Municipal News

Community Paramedicine, Transportation Investments for Small and Rural Communities, and Pathway Immigration Program

Jun 28, 2021 • Policy Update
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Economic Development

Bill 66 - Municipal Implications Overview

Dec 18, 2018 • Policy Update
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Welcome Fire News

Nov 16, 2018 • Policy Update
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MCSCS Introduces Important Policy Changes for Fire and Police – What You Need to Know

May 10, 2018 • Policy Update
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Tax Exemption

One-Third Tax Free Exemption for Municipal Officials

Mar 27, 2018 • Policy Update
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