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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

Algonquin Park Destination Ontario
Land Use Planning

Subwatershed Planning Guide Consultation Open and Webinars Announced

Jan 28, 2022 • Policy Update
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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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Long-Term Care and Seniors

New Long-Term Legislation, Additional Personal Support Workers' Wage Enhancements, New LTC Personal Support Workers and Nurses Training

Oct 28, 2021 • Policy Update
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Conservation Authorities

Phase One Regulations of Conservation Authorities Act Released

Oct 12, 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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Long-Term Care and Seniors

Reports on Long-Term Care Pandemic Response

Apr 28, 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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Long-Term Care and Seniors

Standards of Care in Long-Term Care Homes

Nov 2, 2020 • Policy Update
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