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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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Conservation Authorities

Phase One Regulations of Conservation Authorities Act Released

Oct 12, 2021 • Policy Update
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Municipal News

Northern Wildfire Evacuations and Ontario Connects

Jul 20, 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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Budget

Pre-Budget Submission, AMO-CUPE Economic Recovery Letter, Emergency Orders Extended, and Updated COVID-19 Regional Framework

Feb 19, 2021 • Policy Update
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Conservation Authorities

Bill 229, Schedule 6 (CA Act) Proposed Amendments

Nov 30, 2020 • Policy Update
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Budget

2020 Provincial Budget AMO Update

Nov 5, 2020 • Policy Update
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Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Provincial Legislation Regarding Emergency Orders

Jul 7, 2020 • Policy Update
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Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Bill 189, Coronavirus Support and Protection Act, 2020 Receives Royal Assent

Apr 14, 2020 • Policy Update
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