Program

The AMO Municipal Trade and Tariff Forum is a full day event. The program is under developed and will be regularly updated. 

Session One: The future of international trade and what it means for municipalities
Municipalities are grappling with the uncertainty of rapidly changing trade disruption and tariffs. Is the worst behind us or still to come? Are there silver linings to this time of uncertainty? This session will help provide a clear understanding of the current landscape and projections about what might be still to come. 

Session Two: Building Ontario in Uncertain Times 
Municipal infrastructure construction is critical for economic growth across Ontario but the construction and infrastructure sector are facing cost escalation and supply chain disruption. Hear from experts on the vital role municipalities play in finding solutions and driving continued infrastructure development across Ontario despite current uncertainties. 

Session Three: How Municipalities can Advance Provincial and Federal Approaches to Economic Development 
With uncertainty outside our borders, it is increasingly important that all three orders of government are aligned and working together. Hear from senior provincial and federal leaders on how municipalities can support Ontario and pan-Canadian approaches to economic development and procurement. 

Session Four: Municipal Tools to Drive Local Economic Development 
While the federal government and province are primarily responsible for foreign relations and international trade, municipalities best know their communities, businesses, and local needs. Here from municipal and business leaders on how municipalities can work with local businesses and business associations and take advantage of local knowledge to increase the longer-term economic resiliency of our communities.  

Session Five: Popcorn Session
Open discussion opportunity for attendees to share local experiences and best practices and provide advice on how AMO can best advocate on behalf of municipalities through the continued international uncertainty.