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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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Housing

More Homes Built Faster Act

Oct 25, 2022 • Policy Update
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Social Services

AODA Consultation Open, Overdose and Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) Website, Federal Cannabis Act Review

Oct 18, 2022 • Policy Update
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Housing

Proposed Regulations Under The Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act and Federal Cannabis Act Review

Oct 4, 2022 • Policy Update
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Government Bills

Standing Committee on Bill 3, Strengthening Public Health, Increasing and Preserving Purpose-Built Rental Housing Strategy

Aug 29, 2022 • Policy Update
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Public Health

Health News from a Municipal Lens, Canada Child Care, Flood Hazard Identification & Mapping Program

Aug 19, 2022 • Policy Update
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Municipal Issues

Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act

Aug 10, 2022 • Policy Update
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Budget

Throne Speech and Budget

Aug 9, 2022 • Policy Update
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Broadband Funding

High-Speed Internet Access Announcement

Aug 4, 2022 • Policy Update
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